Supervisor Sterile Processing Overnight

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Supervisor, Sterile Processing

Full-time Overnight: 11:00 PM – 7:30 AM, Monday–Friday | No holidays, rotating weekend call

Location:

Newark, Delaware

At Christiana Care, we are committed to providing outstanding care and exceptional patient experiences. We are seeking a Supervisor, Sterile Processing to join our team and help lead our Sterile Processing Department to new levels of operational excellence and patient safety. This is a high‑impact leadership opportunity for a skilled sterile processing professional who is passionate about quality, compliance, and team development.

The Supervisor plays a critical role in supporting surgical services by ensuring the availability, integrity, and safety of sterile instruments and supplies used across the organization.

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage from day one
• Generous PTO with a PTO payout option
• membership and backup dependent care through Care@Work
• Tuition assistance, with prepaid tuition for select nursing programs
• Retirement planning, financial mentoring, plus 403(b) and defined contribution plans
• Onsite gym access and fitness & wellness reimbursement
• Exclusive employee discounts on travel, entertainment, and more

Benefits designed to support your life, career, and future.

• Provides direct supervision of Sterile Processing Technicians by guiding daily work activities, performing evaluations, and ensuring adherence to departmental standards and organizational policies.
• Serve as the primary liaison between the Sterile Processing Department (SPD) and Operating Room management for all instrument-related activities.
• Lead instrumentation projects in partnership with assistant nurse managers, including set revisions, par-level adjustments, and development of new trays.
• Communicate directly with instrument vendors to obtain quotes, resolve issues, and coordinate purchasing.
• Provide timely updates to SPD leadership regarding inventory changes, including new acquisitions, repairs, and modifications that impact surgical scheduling in Epic/Censi Trac.

• Update and maintain instrument tray count sheets in the tracking system.
• Develop and implement change-control work instructions in collaboration with the sterile processing team.
• Ensure accuracy, data integrity, and timely updates in the tracking system for all instrument-related changes.

• Manage the complete instrument repair process, including tracking outgoing and incoming items, documenting repairs, and conducting quality assurance checks.
• Route repaired or newly purchased instruments efficiently to their assigned trays or storage locations.
• Oversee the "incomplete rack" process by organizing, labeling, and reconciling instruments with incomplete sets, monitoring for return or reorder.
• Partner with vendors to ensure timely repairs, quality service, and alignment with operational and clinical standards.
• Facilitate communication between SPD and Perioperative leadership to optimize repair turnaround times and manage costs.
• Support the SPD Manager with the development, implementation, and maintenance of work instructions related to instrument maintenance and repair.

• May provide input to departmental managers and leaders on budget development, policy proposals, and strategies to improve operational efficiency.
• Has authority to direct and support caregivers  daily work activities to ensure quality and productivity.
• Typically conducts performance reviews and provides input on direct reports within the aligned job function or process across the facility.

• Work independently while effectively managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrate strong organizational, analytical, and documentation skills to ensure efficient operations.

High School Diploma or GED required. Associate's degree preferred or Surgical Technologist or bachelor's degree.

Minimum of 7 years of progressive sterile processing or surgical services experience, including related supervisory or team lead…