Sterile Processing Tech Team Lead
Charleston, South Carolina
Medical University of South Carolina - University Hospital

Sterile Processing Tech Team Lead

Overview

• Travel/contract role in Charleston, South Carolina
• Temp-to-perm opportunity
• Day shift: Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–3:30 PM
• Holiday rotation required
• Weekend work not required
• May float between main sterile processing and CSC based on unit needs
• May be required to float or be permanently switched to CSC, Main, or West Campus
• Level I Trauma experience required
• First-time travelers not accepted
• Local candidates accepted case-by-case within 60 miles

Required Qualifications

• Sterile Processing Technician experience within the last year
• Sterile Processing Technician (3 years of experience)
• One completed travel assignment
• CBSPD or CRCST
• Experience in supervisory roles

Preferred Experience

• Familiarity with electronic instrument tracking systems
• Experience with neuro, GU, robotics, ENT, ortho, transplant, or GYN cases

Responsibilities

• Supervise sterile processing staff across decontamination, prep/pack, sterilization, case carts, and sterile storage
• Assign staff based on workload, case volume, and departmental priorities
• Oversee instrument tracking, documentation accuracy, and inventory control
• Coordinate daily sterile processing operations to support surgical and procedural case demands
• Monitor tray turnaround times, instrument availability, and case cart readiness
• Troubleshoot equipment, instrument, and workflow issues
• Maintain clean/dirty workflow separation and infection prevention practices
• Ensure compliance with AAMI ST79, AORN guidelines, CDC recommendations, and regulatory standards
• Audit tray assembly accuracy, count sheets, peel packs, and labeling
• Address service concerns and participate in interdisciplinary meetings
• Perform decontamination and sterilization of instruments, medical supplies, and equipment

Compliance and Pre-Start Requirements

• Proof of 2 clinical references
• Complete application/resume with PTO, contract assignments, agency names, and no unaccounted gaps
• Annual background check
• Education verification required
• Physical assessment for sterile processors required
• CMP and CBC with differential required
• Fit test required within 90 days of start and annually thereafter
• Tdap required within 10 years of start or declination
• TB test or chest X-ray required within 90 days of start
• Drug screen required within 90 days of start
• Color blind testing required
• Orientation modules must be completed before start
• Badge photo required before start
• South Carolina state exclusion list required

Assignment Notes

• RTO must be submitted at time of submission; no RTO approved after contract signing
• Facility may call off 1 shift per 2 weeks
• Parking pass costs $20 for nights and weekends
• Travelers are assigned to emergency response teams during hurricane season