Sterile Processing Supervisor

Job Description

Job Summary:

• The Sterile Processing Shift Supervisor oversees the day-to-day operations of sterile processing to ensure efficient workflow, regulatory compliance, and high-quality outcomes.
• This position leads a team of technicians to ensure that surgical instruments and equipment are cleaned, assembled, and sterilized according to standards, while maintaining a safe and productive work environment.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Supervise sterile processing technicians and coordinate shift assignments to ensure adequate coverage and workflow.
• Monitor the decontamination, assembly, sterilization, and distribution of surgical instruments.
• Oversee compliance with ANSI/AAMI standards, IFUs, and internal SOPs.
• Perform and review quality assurance audits and ensure documentation is complete and accurate.
• Train and mentor SPD staff, supporting professional development and competencies.
• Manage equipment maintenance, calibration, and troubleshooting in coordination with maintenance teams.
• Collaborate with site leadership on timekeeping, scheduling, and operational goals.
• Work closely with other departments to ensure timely availability of sterile instruments.
• Promote safety, regulatory compliance, and infection control in all aspects of operations.
• Communicate customer service feedback and respond to concerns effectively.
• Assist in supply inventory management and reorder processes.
• Support continuous quality improvement initiatives and the monitoring of KPIs.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

Required Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent.

Preferred Education:

• College degree or three + (3) plus years of leadership experience.

Required Certifications & Licensure:

• One of the following is required:
• CBSPD-Certified Sterile Processing Management (CSPM).
• HSPA – Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST).
• CBSPD – Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician (CSPDT).
• CBSPD – Certified Surgical Instrument Specialist (CSIS).
• Certification in sterile processing (See Client Matrix for acceptable certifications).

Preferred Certifications & Licensure:

• Certification in sterile processing (CIS).
• Healthcare leadership certification (HSPA-CHL).

Skills and Experience:

• Two (2) or more years in a supervisory or leadership role in healthcare or manufacturing environments.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills.
• Knowledge of sterilization standards, OSHA regulations, and infection control practices.
• Ability to multitask and work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Familiarity with medical device reprocessing and general surgical instruments.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel) and timekeeping systems.
• Team-oriented with the ability to motivate and support staff.

Schedule Hours Per Week: 40.00
Schedule Hours Per Day: 8.00
Schedule Days Per Week: 5.00