STERIS is seeking a Supervisor, Sterile Processing to provide onsite support, training, and leadership for sterile processing operations at contracted healthcare facilities. In this role, you will coordinate day-to-day operations, manage staff, and ensure the proper processing of surgical instruments. This position requires 100% domestic travel.
What You'll Do
- Provide supervision and leadership for the Sterile Processing Department on your assigned shift at a contracted facility.
- Manage workflow, maintain staffing schedules (including evenings, weekends, and holidays), and ensure on-time delivery to the Customer.
- Conduct monthly meetings with direct reports to provide feedback, hold them accountable to performance expectations, and support their development.
- Partner with leadership to address employee concerns and drive engagement activities.
- Support the scheduling of new employee orientation, on-the-job training, and quality assurance programs in collaboration with the manager.
- Participate in interviewing, hiring, training, and coaching of Customer employees as required by the contract.
- Oversee daily operations related to the decontamination, cleaning, assembly, sterilization, and storage of reusable medical supplies and instrumentation.
- Perform Sterile Processing Technician responsibilities as needed to meet delivery deadlines.
- Follow chain of command to communicate and resolve identified problems and respond to Customer calls during and after business hours.
- Assist in reviewing documentation to ensure staff adherence to STERIS Standard Operating Procedures.
- Perform daily observations to identify opportunities for process and performance improvement.
- Maintain a safe work environment by enforcing standards for universal precautions and personal protective equipment.
- Promote collaboration with Customer physicians, nursing staff, and department heads.
- Work with Education to identify and support developmental training opportunities for employees.
What We're Looking For
- High school diploma or GED.
- 4+ years of experience in Sterile Processing.
- 1+ years of experience in leadership (supervisor level or above with direct reports) OR 2+ years of lead experience.
- CRCST or CBSPD Certification and an additional certification (e.g., instrument specialist, flexible endoscope, healthcare leader) required. If not certified at hire, both must be obtained within 12 months.
- Ability to comply with hospital/customer credentialing requirements.
- If assigned to travel, a valid driver’s license, vehicle insurance, and availability to drive as needed.
- Strong computer skills, including working knowledge of MS Word and MS Excel.
- Good working knowledge of instruments and OR operations to understand and address issues.
- Ability to act as a resource for SPD and OR staff regarding specialty instrument trays.
- Ability to train staff in all SPD procedures.
- Ability to schedule and maintain department productivity within set budget constraints.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure healthcare environment and perform multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Ability to work alternate shifts as necessary.
Nice to Have
- Bachelor’s degree preferred.
- Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree from an accredited two-year college or technical school.
- Current Certified Healthcare Leader (CHL) or Certified in Sterile Processing Management (CSPM).
- Experience using instrument tracking software.
- Knowledge of MS Office 365 (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and ability to learn new software programs.
- Union experience (for Travel assignments).
Technical Stack
- MS Word
- MS Excel
- MS Office 365
- Instrument tracking software
Team & Environment
You will provide supervision and leadership for the Sterile Processing Department at your assigned facility and shift.
Benefits & Compensation
- Compensation: $67,362.50 - $87,175.00
- Bonus participation
- Comprehensive and competitive benefits portfolio
Work Mode
This is an onsite role that requires 100% domestic travel to assigned facilities.
STERIS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, age, disability, national origin, citizenship status, military or veteran status, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any other protected category.
