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CSPD Lead Technician

SIPS Healthcare

Job Location:

Chicago, IL - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer

Experience Required: 4-5years

Posted: 19 June 2026 (30+ days ago)

Application Deadline: 16 September 2026

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Summary

The Lead Technician viewed as a role model by others serves as a liaison and resource for department regarding the decontamination cleaning instrument assembly packaging sterilization transport and storage of all patient care instrumentation and equipment. The Lead Technician will assist with direction planning organizing the staff and activities of the Sterile Processing department. Ensures that best practices related to decontamination sterilization preparing and packaging of instruments are adhered to by staff. The Lead Technician utilizes key performance indicators to identify trending areas in need of improvement.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS: Assigned department manager and/or the Clinical Director

Job Functions

Assures the practical use of resources.

Efficiently maintains instrument and processing supply inventory.

Checks sterilization/decontamination equipment to make sure appropriate parameters are met.

Consistently demonstrates required competencies.

Mentors trains or develops peers or team members to improve competencies.

Demonstrates and maintains in-depth knowledge of surgical instrument processing including the assembly of complex surgical instrument sets and reprocessing of flexible endoscopes.

Adheres to safety and infection prevention policies and guidelines to ensure the safety of self patients visitors and staff.

Prepares and sterilizes surgical instruments and supplies according to established procedures and techniques.

Foster effective working relationships with management and departmental staff.

Other duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

This position requires frequent standing (68 hours) walking (<4 hours) and limited sitting (02 hours). Employees must be able to lift and carry 2050 lbs and push/pull up to 20 lbs. The role involves various physical activities including but not limited to squatting (01 hours) bending twisting reaching above the shoulders reaching below the waist kneeling and grasping (each 15 hours).

This description is intended to provide a general overview of the physical demands and work environment and is not intended to be an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible job-related tasks and conditions. Additional responsibilities demands and conditions may be required as deemed necessary by the employer.

Requirements

Alignment Requirements

Ethical Conduct
Adherence to SIPS Values
SIPS Policies & Handbook

Minimum Acceptable Training and Experience:

High school diploma or equivalent.
Minimum of four (4) years of sterile processing experience.
Sterile Processing Technician certification (HSPA or CSPD)
Progressive leadership experience- preferred
Certified Instrument Specialist (CIS)- preferred
An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted.
Microsoft Office suite
Basic computer hardware & network troubleshooting techniques.
Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues and customers.
Ability to multi-task between projects.
The ability to solve problems and identify solutions.
Applies judgment and makes informed decisions.
Knowledge of and experience with care handling and assembly of surgical instrumentation sterilization practices and surgical supplies.
Knowledge of new technologies specific to sterile processing.
The ability to maintain and stay abreast of updates and changes.

Benefits

Why SIPS

Core Values: Professionalism Respect Integrity Drive

Health and welfare benefits
Company-paid LTD and Term Life coverage
401K (company match)
Leadership Development
Growth Opportunities

Required Skills:

Alignment Requirements Ethical Conduct Adherence to SIPS Values SIPS Policies & Handbook Minimum Acceptable Training and Experience: High school diploma or equivalent. Minimum of four (4) years of sterile processing experience. Sterile Processing Technician certification (HSPA or CSPD) Progressive leadership experience- preferred Certified Instrument Specialist (CIS)- preferred An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted. Microsoft Office suite Basic computer hardware & network troubleshooting techniques. Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues and customers. Ability to multi-task between projects. The ability to solve problems and identify solutions. Applies judgment and makes informed decisions. Knowledge of and experience with care handling and assembly of surgical instrumentation sterilization practices and surgical supplies. Knowledge of new technologies specific to sterile processing. The ability to maintain and stay abreast of updates and changes.

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