Job Title: Sterile Processing Tech Team Lead
Location: Columbus, OH
Job Type: Contract
Duration: 13 Weeks
Shift & Schedule: Night Shift | 11:00 PM–7:30 AM | Monday–Friday | 5 × 8-Hour Shifts | 40 Hours per Week
Traveler Candidates Required: Yes (First-Time Travelers Accepted)
Pay Rate: $38.00–$42.00/hr (Traveler)
Note: This job doesn't offer any benefits.
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced Sterile Processing Tech Team Lead to oversee daily sterile processing operations in a teaching hospital and Level I Trauma Center. The ideal candidate will have at least 4 years of sterile processing experience, previous leadership experience, and strong knowledge of instrument processing and sterilization standards.
Required Qualifications
Minimum 4 years of sterile processing experience.
Previous leadership, team lead, or charge experience.
Current HSPA (formerly IAHCSMM) or CBSPD certification.
Experience with instrument decontamination, assembly, packaging, and sterilization.
Knowledge of surgical instrument tracking, quality assurance, and infection prevention practices.
Ability to work independently and coordinate daily departmental workflow.
First-time travelers accepted.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with CensiTrac and other instrument tracking or documentation systems.
Responsibilities
Lead daily sterile processing operations and support department workflow.
Coordinate decontamination, cleaning, preparation, assembly, packaging, sterilization, and distribution of surgical instruments and supplies.
Ensure instruments are properly cleaned, sterilized, inspected, and functioning before patient use.
Support quality improvement initiatives, inventory management, and regulatory compliance.
Mentor sterile processing staff and assist with workflow coordination.
Use CensiTrac and other documentation systems to maintain accurate instrument tracking and quality records.
Maintain compliance with infection prevention, sterilization, and patient safety standards.
Collaborate with surgical services and other departments to ensure timely availability of instruments and supplies.
Additional Information
Teaching hospital and Level I Trauma Center environment.
Floating between Columbus-area locations may be required.
Occasional holiday coverage required.
Parking permit options may be available, subject to campus policies and availability. Parking costs and permit terms may change.