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Lead Medical Supply Technician (Sterile Processing)
National Institutes of Health · Posted 123 days ago
On-site Montgomery County, MD $64K – $83K Apply by Jun 5, 2026 Medical Supply Aide And Technician ESFJINFJISFJISTJ HealthcareTrades
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This is a position in the Clinical Center Nursing Department Sterile Processing Service (SPS) as a Lead Medical Supply Technician in the Clinical Center, Nursing Department (CCND). The Lead Medical Supply Technician is considered to be at the advanced performance level with respect to sterile processing. The Lead will serve as the subject matter expert to guide staff through the proper procedures. The incumbent will provide guidance and technical direction for accomplishing the team's work.
What You'll Do
- →The major duties for the position include, but are not limited to the following: The incumbent leads a team of Medical Supply Technicians, and is responsible to the supervisor for ensuring that the work assignments of the other employees of the team.
- →The Lead is responsible for all activities that occur in the department during their tour of duty.
- →Resolve simple, informal complaints of employees and refer others to the supervisor.
- →Report to supervisor on performance, progress, and training needs of employees, as well as behavior problems.
- →Decontaminates a full range of reusable surgical instruments, scopes and medical devices used the operating rooms and in-patient care within the Clinical Center.
- →Loads and operates instrument washers, scope cleaning machines, steam, gas, and low-temperature sterilizers, and other cleaning equipment.
- →Documents and maintains sterilization records as specified by NIH and Clinical Center policies and procedures and in accordance with industry standards.
- →Prepares the full range of instrument sets, trays or kits by selecting appropriate method of sterilization.
- →Provides daily cleaning and testing as well as routine care and maintenance of all processing equipment according to policies and procedures and with manufacturer's guidelines to ensure proper functioning and safe operation of medical devices and equipment.
Personality Fit
Job ID: 14e130a5-3bc7-4f98-a9fc-685d79c4bc66
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