SPD LEAD / STERILE PROCESSING LEAD

Why Beebe?
Become part of the Beebe team - an inclusive team positioned in a vibrant, coastal community.  Enjoy a fulfilling career as you support the health of our patients and a team focused on excellence.
In addition to competitive compensation and wellness benefits (medical, dental, vision, and prescription) Beebe Healthcare also offers:
- Sign-on and Referral Bonuses for select positions
- Tuition Assistance up to $5,000
- Paid Time Off
- Long Term Sick accrual
- Employer Contribution Plan
- Free Short and Long-Term Disability for Full Time employees
- Zero copay for drugs on prescription plan for certain conditions
- College Bound 529 Savings Plan
- Life Insurance
- Beebe Pers via WorkAdvantage
- Employee Assistance Program
- Pet Insurance
Overview
Are you a Sterile Processing Tech ready to lead with confidence, skill, and purpose? Join our Beebe Healthcare as a Lead Sterile Processing Technician and play a crucial role in safeguarding patient safety and surgical services.  As Lead Sterile Processing Tech you will assist the manager in overseeing daily technical operations, ensuring compliance with policies, procedures, and regulatory standards. Support problem-solving, communication, and staff training. Serves as a knowledgeable resource to the team. This clinically competent, certified Central Sterile Processing professional brings proven expertise in instrumentation, equipment, and current industry standards to guide and support staff effectively.
Responsibilities
As the Lead Sterile Processing Technician, you will play a vital role in the daily operations of our Sterile Processing Department while supporting team development and ensuring compliance with quality, safety, and regulatory standards. Your responsibilities will include:
- Planning, organizing, and optimizing workflow to maximize productivity, quality, and customer satisfaction
- Acting as a key resource for the team—providing technical guidance, answering questions, and sharing expert-level knowledge of sterile processing procedures and equipment
- Assisting in the development and implementation of PDCA (Plan-Do-Check-Act) systems for continuous process improvement and taking initiative when corrective action is needed
- Ensuring compliance with departmental policies and procedures as well as all quality, safety, and regulatory/accreditation requirements
- Supporting leadership by monitoring regulatory compliance and addressing deficiencies proactively
- Training and mentoring new and current team members and students, ensuring orientation and training checklists are completed
- Overseeing the completion of annual mandatory education and competency assessments for the team
- Providing performance feedback to leadership, including coaching or disciplinary recommendations, and assisting with performance appraisals
- Recommending and supporting departmental training, quality, safety programs, and performance improvement initiatives
- Participating in interviews and candidate selection, offering valuable input in the hiring process
- Maintaining thorough records and documentation in alignment with policies, procedures, and accreditation requirements
Qualifications
- Minimum five year’s experience in the field of Sterile Processing.
- Previous experience as an Operating Room Technician beneficial.
- Excellent communication skills and ability to relate well with people of diverse backgrounds, training and experience.
- Thorough knowledge of instruments and equipment used in the department.
- Knowledge of principles of sterilization and decontamination.
- Must be able to set priorities.
Competencies Skills
- Clear Communication Skills Both Written And Verbal
- Able To Keep Confidential Information Regarding Patients, Team Members
- Able To Withstand Crisis Situations
- Has Skills To Provides Customer Service To Patients, Team Members And Visitors
- Knowledge And Experience With Electronic Health Records
Credentials
- Certified Sterile Processing Technician (CSPDT) or Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) credential.
Education
- High School Diploma or equivalent (GED) required.
- Associate's Degree or equivalent from two-year College or technical school preferred.
Entry
USD $18.50/Hr.
Max
USD $28.68/Hr.

As the Lead Sterile Processing Technician, you will play a vital role in the daily operations of our Sterile Processing Department while supporting team development and ensuring compliance with quality, safety, and regulatory standards. Your responsibilities will include:
- Planning, organizing, and optimizing workflow to maximize productivity, quality, and customer satisfaction
- Acting as a key resource for the team—providing technical guidance, answering questions, and sharing expert-level knowledge of sterile processing procedures and equipment
- Assisting in the development and implementation of PDCA (Plan-Do-Check-Act) systems for continuous process improvement and taking initiative when corrective action is needed
- Ensuring compliance with departmental policies and procedures as well as all quality, safety, and regulatory/accreditation requirements
- Supporting leadership by monitoring regulatory compliance and addressing deficiencies proactively
- Training and mentoring new and current team members and students, ensuring orientation and training checklists are completed
- Overseeing the completion of annual mandatory education and competency assessments for the team
- Providing performance feedback to leadership, including coaching or disciplinary recommendations, and assisting with performance appraisals
- Recommending and supporting departmental training, quality, safety programs, and performance improvement initiatives
- Participating in interviews and candidate selection, offering valuable input in the hiring process
- Maintaining thorough records and documentation in alignment with policies, procedures, and accreditation requirements

- Minimum five year’s experience in the field of Sterile Processing.
- Previous experience as an Operating Room Technician beneficial.
- Excellent communication skills and ability to relate well with people of diverse backgrounds, training and experience.
- Thorough knowledge of instruments and equipment used in the department.
- Knowledge of principles of sterilization and decontamination.
- Must be able to set priorities.