Lead SPS Technician

Job Description - Lead SPS Technician (26159885)

Job Description

Primary Location

: Connecticut-New Britain-100 Grand Street New Britain (10126)

Job

: Other

Organization

: New Britain General

Job Posting

: Jul 1, 2026

Lead SPS Technician - (26159885)

Description

Work where every moment matters.

Every day, over 40,000 Hartford HealthCare colleagues come to work with one thing in common: Pride in what we do, knowing every moment matters here. We invite you to become part of Connecticut's most comprehensive healthcare network.

The Hospital of Central Connecticut is an acute-care community teaching hospital, we provide comprehensive inpatient and outpatient services in general medicine and surgery, as well as a wide variety of specialties. Staffed by our talented team of leading professionals, The Hospital of Central Connecticut provides a wide array of services throughout the region, caring for patients from birth through the end of life.

Job Description:

Responsible for day to day operations and prioritizes work flows, within SPS department, on their specific shift. Ensures staff members adhere to SPS policies and standard work while performing their assigned daily tasks. In coordination with SPS Technician 3, provides training and competency validation checks for new staff. Maintains a thorough knowledge of instrumentation, equipment, utilization, and sterile processing. Performs a variety of processing duties at an advanced level, including decontamination, instrument assembly, packaging, sterilization and case cart assembly. Ensures that all required daily documentation is accurate and complete for efficient distribution of high quality sterile products to effectively meet customer expectations. Works in collaboration with peri-operative services to provide appropriate surgical instrumentation. Leads daily shift huddle and maintains Lean Visual Management Board. Participates in quality safety council meetings.

Qualifications

Education

• High School Diploma or equivalent experience

Experience

• One (1) year experience in Sterile Processing Services preferred.

Licensure, Certification, Registration

• Current "Sterile Processing Distribution Technician Certification" from the Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution Inc. (CBSPD) or Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) from IAHCSMM required.

Language Skills

• Ability to read, write and speak English required.

Knowledge, Skills and Ability Requirements

• Must be able to lift 40 pounds.
• Must obtain a minimum of 10 CEU's (continuous education units) per year.

We take great care of careers.

With locations around the state, Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth. Here, you are part of an organization on the cutting edge - helping to bring new technologies, breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men, women and children. We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving employees-- we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure work/life balance. Every moment matters. And this is your moment.

Work Locations

:

100 Grand Street New Britain (10126)

100 Grand Street PO Box 100

New Britain 06050

Standard Hours Per Week: 32

Full-time (40 hours)

Shift Details: Weekend Lead Technician: Friday 6:00a - 2:30p; Saturday & Sunday 6:00a - 6:30pm.