Sterile Processing-Lead

Job Title: Sterile Processing Lead
Department: Nursing Surgical Services
Location: Newark Wayne Community Hospital - Newark, New York
Hours Per Week: 40 hours per week
Schedule: Monday - Friday 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Weekend: On Call
 

SUMMARY:

The Sterile Processing Lead is responsible for overseeing high standards in decontamination, inspection, assembly, wrapping, and sterilization of surgical instruments and medical equipment used by Surgical Services and Ancillary Departments. The role supports operating room staff by organizing and maintaining surgical trays and equipment, ensuring accurate documentation of sterilization records and quality improvement data. This position also includes training new and current employees, promoting best practices, and serving as a positive representative of Rochester Regional Health with a strong commitment to customer service.
 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Oversees the decontamination, inspection, and assembly of surgical instruments and trays, ensuring adherence to infection control standards, proper function checks, and established tray listings.

• Operates and monitors sterilization equipment (Steam and Sterrad), utilizing internal, external, and biological indicators; interprets and documents sterilization parameters to ensure regulatory compliance and instrument safety.

• Manages the distribution of sterile and non-sterile supplies, fills case carts, and ensures proper inventory control; maintains cleanliness and organization of workstations.

• Supports department leadership by serving in-charge responsibilities when designated, assisting in orientation, and providing hands-on training and demonstration of revised procedures to Sterile Processing Technicians.

• Collaborates with the Central Supply Manager in conducting in-service trainings, collecting quality improvement data, and evaluating team performance to promote process improvement and competency.

• Upholds hospital and department standards by maintaining required certifications, attending meetings and in-services, and modeling Rochester Regional Health’s core values and behaviors.

• Promotes a safe environment by identifying and reporting equipment malfunctions, adhering to safety protocols, and proactively addressing potential patient or environmental safety risks.
   

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• 2–5 years of progressively responsible experience in Sterile Processing

• Experience in an Operating Room setting preferred

• Central Service Technician Certification required within 18 months of hire if not grandfathered in

• Sterile Processing Certification required within 18 months if “Hard to Fill” clause applies
   

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• None.

EDUCATION:

LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS: 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

H - Heavy Work - Exerting 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 25 to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or 10 to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Requires constant walking, standing or squatting.

For disease specific care programs refer to the program specific requirements of the department for further specifications on experience and educational expectations, including continuing education requirements.

Any physical requirements reported by a prospective employee and/or employee’s physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.

PAY RANGE:

$23.00 - $26.75

CITY:

Newark

POSTAL CODE:

14513

The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for a successful full time applicant. It may be modified in the future and eligible for additional pay components. Pay is determined by factors including experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts.

Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital or familial status, military or veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.