Sterile Processing Lead ~ Liberty
Cincinnati Children's Hospital
Job Description
At Cincinnati Children’s, we come to work with one goal: to make children’s health better. We believe in a holistic team approach, both in caring for patients and their families, and in advancing science and discovery. We strive to do better and find energy and inspiration in our shared purpose. If you want to be the best you can be, you can do it at Cincinnati Children’s.
Cincinnati Children's is:
- Recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top 10 best children's hospitals in the nation for more than 15 years
- Second Among All Children's Hospitals for National Institutes of Health (NIH) Funding
- Recognized as one of America’s Best Large Employers (2025) , America’s Best Employers for New Grads (2024)
- One of the nation's America’s Most Innovative Companies as noted by Fortune
- Consistently certified as great place to work
- A Leading Disability Employer as noted by the National Organization on Disability
- Magnet® designated for the fourth consecutive time by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Staff Leadership - Ensures the operation of SPD is in compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards. Develop corrective action plans for improvements, provide project leadership, ensure compliance and readiness plans are current. Creates daily assignments for SPD staff. Responsible for time keeping
Operational Leadership - Coordinate and assist with direction of the shift. Functions as preceptor and educates. Maintain PAR levels to assure inventory, trays and instrumentation. Maintains adequate stock and storage of supplies and equipment to ensure instrumentation and scopes are available.
Equipment Maintenance - Validates, records, reports and manages to ensure timely preventive maintenance for instrumentation and equipment.
Sterile Processing - Operates equipment and leads staff to decontaminate, prep and pack, sterilize, pick instruments and trays to set up case carts. Keeps accurate records and reports malfunctioning equipment.
Quality and Workflow - Enhances and ensures daily Perioperative and clinic flow. Engages in quality assurance activities and lean/process improvement projects
To provide HLD (high level disinfection) and sterilized equipment and instruments for clinical and surgical procedures.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS
High school diploma or equivalent
3+ years of work experience in a related job discipline
Certified Registered Central Supply Technician (CRCST) through Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA), OR Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician (CSPDT) through Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD)
Market Leading Benefits Including*:
Medical coverage starting day 1 of employment. View employee benefits here.
Competitive retirement plans
Tuition reimbursement for continuing education
Expansive employee discount programs through our many community partners
Shift Differential, Weekend Differential, and Weekend Option Pay Programs
Referral bonus program for current staff!
Support through Employee Resource Groups such as African American Professionals Advisory Council, Asian Cultural and Professional Group, EQUAL - LGBTQA Resource Group, Juntos - Hispanic/Latin Resource Group, Veterans and Military Family Advocacy Network, and Young Professionals (YP) Resource Group
Physical and mental health wellness programs
Relocation assistance available for qualified positions
*Benefits may vary based on FTE Status and Position Type
Primary Location
Liberty Primary Care
Schedule
Full time
Shift
Night (United States of America)
Department
Liberty Central Sterilization
Employee Status
Regular
FTE
1
Weekly Hours
40
*Expected Starting Pay Range
*Annualized pay may vary based on FTE status
$21.52 - $26.23
Comprehensive job description provided upon request.
Cincinnati Children’s is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an environment of dignity and respect for all our employees, patients, and families. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, genetic information, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. EEO/Veteran/Disability
