Sterile Processing Tech Lead SH Sterile Processing

Location: Salem Hospital, 890 Oak Street SE, Salem, Oregon 97301

Department: Sterile Processing

Position Type: Full Time, 40 hours/week, Non-Exempt

Schedule: 2:00 pm - 10:30 pm, Monday - Friday, Rotating weekend call

Your role with us

The sterile processing tech lead at Salem Health supports the safe and efficient preparation of surgical instruments and equipment while helping guide daily sterile processing operations. This role combines advanced technical expertise with team leadership, ensuring high standards of sterilization, quality improvement and workflow coordination in support of surgical and patient care services.

What you'll do

• Performs all duties of Sterile Processing Technician I and II including decontamination sterilization inspection and assembly of surgical instruments equipment trays and packs.
• Prepares surgical case carts using predetermined listings and may deliver carts to the surgical floor to support procedural readiness.
• Monitors supplies equipment and procedures identifying issues and reporting concerns to maintain safe efficient operations.
• Supports daily department workflow by assisting with staffing adjustments operational planning and coordination of sterile processing activities.
• Provides guidance and oversight to staff in the absence of management helping organize and administer sterile processing department operations.
• Assists with orientation training and ongoing education of sterile processing technicians while supporting the development of technical skills and performance standards.
• Maintains clear communication within the department and collaborates with team members to ensure continuity of work and effective shift coverage.
• Leads or supports quality improvement initiatives and participates in cross functional teams to implement process improvements.
• Maintains advanced knowledge of surgical services sterile processing practices and instrument classification to serve as a resource for the department.

Required qualifications

• Current Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) or Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician (CSPDT) certification.
• Eighteen months or more of related experience with surgical instrumentation in a hospital sterile processing environment.

Total rewards package

Salem Health's comprehensive benefits package prioritizes your mental and physical health, financial stability, family obligations, and professional growth. Click here for details.

Why Salem Health?

Salem Health is a Top Workplace in Oregon, known for fostering a supportive culture where your contributions truly matter. As an award-winning, independent health care system, we serve our region through Salem Hospital, multiple community clinics and West Valley Hospital, ensuring broad access to high-quality care.

We believe in empowering our teams. Through Lean principles, staff help drive innovation and solve real problems. We also invest in your growth with professional development, tuition assistance, and clear career pathways. At Salem Health, you’ll find more than a job, you’ll find purpose, connection, and room to thrive.

Salem Health Hospitals and Clinics is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status or condition protected by law.

Salem Health Hospitals and Clinics is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for applicants. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact my.recruiter@salemhealth.org.