Supervisor, Central Sterilizing 3rd Shift - North Liberty

Supervisor, Central Sterilizing 3rd Shift - North Liberty

University of Iowa

Company:
University of Iowa Health Care Medical Center North Liberty, Department of Central Sterilizing Services.

We are looking for a Supervisor to provide a specialized level of technical service relative to the processing of instruments for UI Health Care operating rooms and clinics. This includes responsibility for staff education, equipment maintenance, and supplies. The supervisor collaborates with clinical and non‑clinical staff to ensure safe and effective patient care as it relates to sterile processing. The position provides staff monitoring, guidance, coaching, and counseling to assure the best patient outcomes.

The new University of Iowa Health Care North Liberty campus opened in Spring 2025. The 469,000 square foot facility supports UI Health Care’s nationally recognized Orthopedics service line and offers comprehensive care across outpatient, inpatient and surgical venues.

• Provide Specialty Clinical/Technical Service
  • Provide specialized level of clinical/technical expertise in the reprocessing of instruments – including cleaning, inspecting, disinfecting, and sterilizing.
  • Identify training gaps and proactively assess educational needs.
  • Maintain and update equipment and supplies used in instrument reprocessing.
  • Perform all duties performed by the Central Service technicians as needed.
• Provide Education
  • Provide health education and feedback to individual staff members relative to department operations.
  • Monitor the effectiveness of training methods to a variety of audiences such as technicians, clinicians, and administrators.
• Collaborate/Communicate with Health Care Team
  • Collaborate with others on the health care team related to clinical/technical specification to assure a common goal of safe and effective delivery of care.
  • Communicate to a variety of audiences through data.
• Compliance with Internal Policies and External Regulations
  • Knowledge and compliance to regulations and standards such as OSHA, EPA, FDA, DOT, AAMI, AORN, etc.
  • Knowledge and compliance to accreditation agencies such as the Joint Commission.
  • Identify and communicate variances and create action plans to address them.
  • Assist to ensure staff are compliant with policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Human Resources Management
  • Supervise technical activities of technician staff in UI Health Care Central Sterilizing Services.
  • Participate in the hiring of staff and students, including candidate evaluation, interviewing, and onboarding.
  • Assign work and monitor workflow to promote depth of competency and prevention of repetitive injury.
  • Guide, coach and develop staff through performance management to assure outcomes are achieved.
  • Support management during HR procedures and communicate any issues to HR and CSS leadership.

Percent of Time: 100%

Salary: $46,450 to commensurate

Hours: Monday–Friday 11:00 PM–7:30 AM

Location: Medical Center North Liberty

Fringe benefit package including paid vacation; sick leave; health, dental, life, and disability insurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement plans. Complete information regarding the full benefits package may be viewed at (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./benefits

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, management, nursing, or related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience in Central Sterilizing.
• Must possess and maintain certification through a nationally recognized central sterilizing service training program such as HSPA or CBSPD.
• Proficient in computer software applications such as Word, Outlook, and Excel.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• A minimum of 2 years related experience working in a medical field that includes a sterile processing component.

To be considered, applicants must upload a resume that clearly addresses how they meet the listed required and desired qualifications of this position.

Job openings are posted for a minimum of 10 calendar days and may be removed after the posting period ends. Successful candidates will be required to self‑disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification. For questions, contact mcnl-hrwa.edu.

• Classification
  
  Title:
  
  Clinical/Technical Specialist
• Appointment Type:
  Professional and Scientific
• Schedule:
  
  Full‑time
• Work Modality Options:
  On Campus

• Contact Name: MCNL Human Resources
• Contact Email: MCNL-HRwa.edu