Instrument Tech Lead Certified: Irvine Sterile Processing (SPD)

Instrument Technician Lead Certified

The Instrument Technician Lead Certified is responsible for care, cleaning, handling and reprocessing of instruments and equipment. This role decontaminates instruments and equipment to hospital and regulatory guidelines. Assembles and wraps trays for sterilization following procedures and loads and operates sterilizers. Uses knowledge of instrumentation blood and body fluid precautions, disinfection techniques, and methods of sterilization to performs quality assurance monitoring. Documents according to policy and procedures.

This role is also responsible for providing coordination and assembly of surgery case carts. Accurately completes inventory lists for trays and surgeon preference cards, signs, and dates. Reviews instrument and inventory supplies, restocks, proactively identifies supply/instrumentation needs, gathering of supplies needed for a specific case, and assists with O.R. sterilization processes. Knowledge of supplies, instrumentation, disinfection techniques, and methods of sterilization. Performs other duties as assigned.

Additionally, the Instrument Technician Lead Certified serves as the point person on each shift, prioritizes tasks and coordinates the assembly of surgery case carts. Performs complex task and trains and new employees acting as educator to other techs. Completes expert-level trays and assist in process changes and process improvement initiatives in the department. May handle scheduling shift coverage.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

• Minimum 2 years experience in Sterile Processing required.
• Knowledge of surgical terminology, instrumentation, and supplies. Basic computer skills. Sterile processing and Case Cart experience.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred

Certifications Required

• Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST); or
• Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Tech (CBSPD)

Certifications Preferred

CIS, CER, CHL, or other advanced Sterile Processing certifications (role dependent)

About Us

Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian is a nonprofit regional health care delivery network in Orange County, California, consisting of three acute-care hospitals with sixteen urgent care centers, eleven health centers and a network of more than1,800 physicians, 100 allied health members, 8,000 employees, and 2,000 volunteers. More than 30,000 inpatients and 550,000 outpatients choose Hoag each year.

For over 70 years, Hoag has delivered a level of personalized care that is unsurpassed among Orange County's health care providers. Since 1952, Hoag has served the local communities and continues its mission to provide the highest quality health care services through the core strategies of quality and service, people, physician partnerships, strategic growth, financial stewardship, community benefit and philanthropy.

Hoag offers a comprehensive blend of health care services including six institutes providing specialized care in the areas of cancer, heart and vascular, neurosciences, women's health, orthopedics, and digestive health through our institutes.

Hoag was the highest ranked hospital in Orange County in the 2024-2025 U.S. News &World Report, the only Orange County hospital ranked in the top 10 for California. The organization was ranked the #5 hospital in the Los Angeles Metro Area and the #10 hospital in California.

Hoag is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. Hoag is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. Hoag hires a diverse group of people in a manner that allows them to reach their full potential in the pursuit of organizational objectives.