Lead Sterile Processing Technician - Nights - SPD

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This job is responsible to ensure that all surgical supplies, instruments and equipment are properly inventoried, decontaminated, assembled, inspected, packaged, sterilized, and traced in a quality/timely manner throughout the hospital. Works independently with little supervision. Supervises others to ensure all tasks within Instrument Processing are completed to meet customer expectations. Qualified to train others. Serves as a resource to other IP employees and customer.

Interacts and problem solves extensively with the Operating Room personnel.

• Ensure surgical supplies, instruments and equipment are properly inventoried, decontaminated, assembled, inspected, packaged, sterilized, and traced in a timely manner.
• Work independently with little supervision and supervise others to complete tasks within Instrument Processing to meet customer expectations.
• Train others and serve as a resource to Instrument Processing staff and customers.
• Interact and problem-solve extensively with Operating Room personnel.

• High school graduate or GED and three years instrumentation experience in a hospital setting
• Certified Central Service Technician certification
• 1 year work experience in Central Sterile Processing
• 6 months to 1 year in a lead/supervisory capacity
• Successful completion of a vocational program for Central Service, preferred
• Basic computer knowledge
• Knowledge of computerized instrument tracking system(s) preferred
• Good interpersonal skills
• Good verbal and written communications skills (English)
• Self-motivated, able to work independently with little or no supervision
• Able to work standing

Why Mayo Clinic

Mayo Clinic is top-ranked in more specialties than any other care provider according to U.S. News & World Report. As we work together to put the needs of the patient first, we are also dedicated to our employees, investing in competitive compensation and comprehensive benefit plans – to take care of you and your family, now and in the future. And with continuing education and advancement opportunities at every turn, you can build a long, successful career with Mayo Clinic.

• Medical:
  Multiple plan options.
• Dental:
  Delta Dental or reimbursement account for flexible coverage.
• Vision:
  Affordable plan with national network.
• Pre-Tax Savings: HSA and FSAs for eligible expenses.
• Retirement:
  Competitive retirement package to secure your future.

Just as our reputation has spread beyond our Minnesota roots, so have our locations. Today, our employees are located at our three major campuses in Phoenix/Scottsdale, Arizona, Jacksonville, Florida, Rochester, Minnesota, and at Mayo Clinic Health System campuses throughout Midwestern communities, and at our international locations. Each Mayo Clinic location is a special place where our employees thrive in both their work and personal lives.

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• Job Identification 374816
• Job Category Healthcare Support
• Posting Date 01/22/2026, 09:18 PM
• Job Schedule Full time
• Locations 32224
• Benefits Eligible Yes
• Compensation Detail Education, experience and tenure may be considered along with internal equity when job offers are extended.
• Union Job No
• Area of Interest Surgery
• Area of Interest 2 Quality
• Marketing Category 1 Nursing Support
• Marketing Category 2 Patient Care - Other