Lead Sterile Processing Technician

Newly Created Position

Full-Time:
Full-Time (0.75 FTE or more, Benefits Eligible) , Day Shift , 8AM-5PM

Posted 10/16/2026

Salary: $25.64 to $40.74

At Snoqualmie Valley Health, we’re not just in the business of healthcare; we’re in the business of empowering our community to live boldly and live well.

Our commitment to excellence and innovation calls for team members who will build trust
, obsess over excellence, lead innovation, and deepen connections within our community. We are guided by our core values, and we’re looking for someone who can embody those principles as part of our dynamic and growing team.

Located in a trailblazing, adventure-loving town at the base of the Cascades, Snoqualmie Valley Health is an independent public hospital district serving a vibrant community that thrives on both adventure and connection. This is more than a job—it’s an opportunity to be part of something bigger.

The Lead Sterile Processing Technician provides technical leadership and operational support for Sterile Processing. This role serves as a subject matter expert in the processing, preparation, sterilization, storage, and distribution of surgical instruments and equipment. The Lead is responsible for promoting safe, efficient, and high-quality practices across the perioperative environment. The position provides guidance to other staff within their area of subject matter expertise, supports staff competency and education needs, assists with workflow coordination, and serves as a liaison between Sterile Processing, Operating Room, Materials Management, Infection Prevention, Nursing, and other departments.

The Lead ensures compliance with organizational policies, infection prevention practices, manufacturer Instructions for Use (IFUs), applicable regulatory requirements, and professional standards while promoting patient safety, teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement.

In preparation for the opening of the HUB Surgery Center, the Lead Sterile Processing Technician will play a key role in operational readiness activities, including workflow design and integration, policy and procedure development, pre-opening orientation and training, equipment readiness, regulatory preparation, and implementation of processes necessary to support safe and efficient surgical operations.

We exhibit integrity, transparency, and compassion in every interaction.

• Serve as a knowledgeable and approachable resource for Sterile Processing Technicians, Surgical Technologists, nurses, physicians, and other perioperative staff.
• Partner with IT, Informatics, clinical leaders, and vendors in implementation and optimization of workflows, EMR, and other software integration
• Participate in operational readiness assessments, mock scenarios, workflow testing, and regulatory survey preparation to ensure a safe and successful HUB Surgical Center launch.
• Promote open, respectful, and professional communication among Sterile Processing, Operating Room, and other clinical teams.
• Provide clear communication regarding instrument availability, processing delays, missing or damaged instruments, equipment concerns, and patient safety issues.
• Encourage staff to promptly report errors, near misses, safety concerns, and opportunities for improvement.
• Provide coaching, mentoring, and constructive feedback to team members.
• Support orientation and onboarding of new Sterile Processing and Surgical Technology staff.
• Maintain patient, employee, and organizational confidentiality.
• Demonstrate integrity, accountability, professionalism, and respect in all interactions.

We have high standards and seek continuous improvement.

• Lead operational readiness for HUB Surgery Center Sterile…