At South Shore Health, we come together to improve the health of our family, friends, and neighbors by delivering exceptional care in every setting. We are seeking a Lead Sterile Processing Technician (Operations Coordinator) to support the Central Sterile Processing Department (SPD). In this role, you’ll coordinate departmental workflow, support staff development, and ensure quality, safety, and operational excellence across all sterile processing functions. This position offers leadership opportunities, hands-on involvement, and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams to support high-quality patient care.
Responsibilities:
Coordinate daily workflow, staff assignments, and department operations to ensure efficiency, quality outcomes, and timely delivery of equipment and case carts
Lead Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement activities, including documentation and monitoring of mechanical, chemical, and biological sterilization controls, and ensuring compliance with QA standards
Oversee sterilization processes, equipment functionality, and staff performance; verify completion of required documentation (e.g., sterilizer printouts, HLD logs, biological monitoring) and take corrective action as needed
Train, orient, and educate staff across all sterile processing functions (decontamination, instrument assembly, sterilization, high-level disinfection, and cart assembly) under CPD Manager guidance
Collaborate with OR teams, service line coordinators, and other departments to ensure equipment readiness, resolve operational issues, and maintain continuity of care
Support inventory management, safety compliance (CDC guidelines, Universal Precautions, PPE, SDS), staff development, and departmental initiatives including meetings, reporting, and process improvement
Qualifications:
High School Diploma and valid Driver’s License required; CRCST certification preferred (must obtain if not currently certified)
3–5 years of sterile processing/central services experience in an acute care hospital setting required; 1–2 years of supervisory experience preferred
Strong knowledge of surgical instrumentation, aseptic techniques, sterilization processes, case cart assembly and equipment handling, and ability to ensure compliance with safety standards, hospital policies, and regulatory requirements
Proven leadership ability with strong communication, teamwork, problem-solving, and customer service skills
Proficiency with computer systems, including electronic tracking systems, documentation tools, and scheduling software
More About South Shore Health
South Shore Hospital is Southeastern Massachusetts’s leading provider of emergency, acute and outpatient care. We are consistently recognized for quality of care, including being named a Top General Hospital by the Leapfrog Group. Our hospital has also received Magnet Recognition Program designation, a distinction only 8% of U.S. hospitals achieve. Join us in providing world-class care to the communities of the South Shore.
Living on the South Shore
Located south of Boston, but within easy driving or boating distance of greater New England, the South Shore is a wonderful place to live. No matter your interest: history, the beach, music, art, shopping, fine cuisine, foliage, sports – we have it all. And with some of the best schools in the country, from kindergarten to college, this is a great place to raise a family.
