Sterile Processing Supervisor; PM Shift - Main

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Job Summary

The Sterile Processing Supervisor is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the Sterile Processing Department (SPD) to ensure the efficient and effective reprocessing, sterilization, and distribution of surgical instruments and medical equipment. This role involves supervising staff, maintaining compliance with regulatory standards, and collaborating with other departments to support patient care and safety. The Sterile Processing Supervisor plays a crucial role in ensuring that all instruments and equipment are sterile, well-maintained, and available as needed.

Apply By Date: 01/29/2026 at 11:59PM. Interviews may occur at any time.

• Base Certification requirement: CRCST from Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA) or CSPDT from The Certification Board of Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD).
• Advanced Requirement:
  Must complete and hold an advanced certification from either HSPA or CBSPD within 6 months of hire. Advanced Certification may be any of the following: CIS (HSPA), CSIS (CBSPD), CER (HSPA), CFER (CBSPD), CHL (HSPA), CSPM (CBSPD). Must maintain certification by completing CEUs and renewing certifications as a condition of employment.
• High School diploma or GED or equivalent work experience or training.
• At least five (5) years of recent experience in a similar Central Processing Unit setting.
• Advanced knowledge of and demonstrated experience adhering to American Association of Medical Instrumentation (AAMI) recommended practices.
• Knowledge of AORN Recommended practices on care of instruments, scopes & powered surgical instruments; cleaning and processing; packaging materials; surgical attire; and operating room traffic patterns.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to complete work accurately and on time.
• Independent critical thinking and initiative to solve problems with awareness of impact to others, patients, and customers.
• Experience using Central Processing Unit programs and computers (instrument tracking, email, spreadsheets, word processing).
• Ability to apply policy and procedure when making decisions.
• Ability to identify, analyze and report problems accurately and timely.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and escalate unusual or unexpected situations.
• Ability to plan and organize workflow to meet turnaround times and deadlines.
• Ability to prioritize work to meet administrative deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability to develop creative solutions and work independently in line with project direction.
• Emphasis on maintaining a satisfactory level of performance; self-motivation and ability to work independently.
• Awareness of diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with internal and external customers.
• Professional, respectful, service-oriented demeanor.

• One (1) to two (2) years in a supervisory or lead role.

• 60% - Leadership and Supervision
• 15% - Instrument Tracking System, Training and Other Duties
• 10% - Assembly Responsibilities
• 5% - Sterilization Responsibilities
• 5% - Surgical Case Cart Assembly
• 5% - Decontamination Responsibility

Sterile Processing is a department within Perioperative Services that supports 40 plus operating rooms by cleaning, disinfecting, and sterilizing surgical instrumentation, flexible scopes and case cart assembly. The Central Processing Department supports Patient Care Services, Ambulatory Services and the Primary Care Network by cleaning and disinfecting reusable equipment, and the cleaning, disinfecting and sterilization of surgical instrumentation used by these services.

Central Processing cleans and restocks all emergency crash carts, PAPR supply carts, first responder bags, airway boxes and ICU transport bags. Sterile Processing also manages fiscal, materiel, and human resources to support planning and coordination of surgical care and other patient care in the hospital and clinics.

• Salary or Pay Range: $32.42 - $57.71
• Salary Frequency: Hourly
• Salary Grade: Grade 21
• UC
  
  Job Title:
  
  CTRL STERILE SUPV 1
• UC Job Code: 004370
• Number of Positions: 1
• Appointment Type: Staff:
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