Sterile Processing Supervisor

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• Directly supervises sterile processing personnel during specified shifts, overseeing daily operations to achieve appropriate quality and productivity levels.
• Ensure compliance with infection control policies and AAMI, AORN, and Joint Commission standards.
• Act as a liaison between the OR and SPD, ensuring instrumentation is ready on time and supporting all department customers.
• Assure compliance with infection control and sterilization standards; ensure that sterilization practices and all equipment used for decontamination and sterilization meet quality standards.
• Assist staff with performance improvement.
• Supervisory responsibilities include staff selection, orientation/onboarding, performance evaluation, counseling, and staff development.

• Schedules and supervises the work of assigned staff to ensure a smooth department workflow and aligns with department needs.
• Acts as a knowledge resource on department processes, technical skills, equipment, supplies, and regulatory requirements.
• Selects, trains, and manages the performance of staff; provides daily direction and sets goals for individuals and the team.
• Mentors and coaches staff, providing development opportunities.
• Coordinates and maintains departmental workflow in decontamination, instrument inspection, cleaning, assembling and packaging of surgical instruments and materials.
• Proficiency in instrumentation bar code tracking systems (SPM, Epic, Dove Tree).
• Monitors inventory of supplies and equipment; coordinates procurement and stocking activities.
• Analyzes usage patterns, recommends optimal par levels, and supports cost reduction opportunities.
• Provides information for forecasting future instrumentation/equipment needs; tracks lost or damaged equipment and supplies.
• Fosters ongoing communication with staff and ancillary departments; participates in hospital teams as assigned.

• Associate's degree in a related field preferred.
• Two years of sterile processing leadership experience may be substituted for the Associate's degree. This experience is separate from the requirements outlined in the Experience section.

• Minimum of three years of experience as a Sterile Processing Technician, including at least one year of leadership experience in a team lead/supervisory or peer leadership capacity.
• Strong customer service, team building, multitasking, attention to detail, organization, and demonstrated communication skills (diplomacy and tact) are preferred.

• Current certification as a Sterile Processing Technician through an accredited organization (CRCST, HSPA, or Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician CBSPD).

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Seniority level
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Mid-Senior level

Employment type
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Full-time

Job function
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Health Care Provider

Industries
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Hospitals and Health Care

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