Surgical Services/Sterile Processing Tech (SPT)

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Sterile Processing Supervisor (Temp-to-Perm Opportunity)

Location: Level I Trauma Center | Teaching & Magnet Hospital
Shift: Mid Shift 5x8 Hours (3:00 PM 11:30 PM), Monday Friday
Contract Duration: Temp-to-Perm Opportunity
Weekend Requirement: None
Holiday Rotation: Required

We are seeking an experienced Sterile Processing Supervisor to oversee the daily operations of the Sterile Processing Department (SPD) in a fast-paced Level I Trauma Center . This leadership role is responsible for supervising staff, coordinating workflow, ensuring compliance with sterilization and infection prevention standards, and maintaining instrument readiness to support surgical and procedural services.

• Supervise Sterile Processing Technicians, Lead Technicians, and non-certified staff across all SPD areas, including decontamination, prep & pack, sterilization, sterile storage, and case cart management.
• Coordinate daily staffing assignments based on workload, surgical volume, and departmental priorities.
• Monitor instrument tracking systems, inventory, documentation accuracy, and case cart readiness.
• Ensure compliance with AAMI ST79, AORN, CDC , and hospital regulatory standards.
• Troubleshoot equipment, instrument, and workflow issues to minimize delays in surgical services.
• Monitor tray turnaround times, instrument availability, and sterilization quality indicators.
• Audit tray assembly, peel packs, count sheets, labeling, and documentation for quality assurance.
• Collaborate with department leadership on staff orientation, training, and performance improvement initiatives.
• Maintain infection prevention standards and ensure proper clean/dirty workflow separation.
• Perform sterile processing duties as needed, including decontamination, instrument assembly, sterilization, storage, and distribution of surgical instruments and medical equipment.

• Minimum 3 years of Sterile Processing experience.
• Previous leadership or supervisory experience required.
• Level I Trauma Center experience required.
• Strong experience in decontamination, sterilization, instrument assembly, wrapping, and surgical instrument processing.
• Experience with specialty service lines including Neuro, Orthopedics, Robotics, ENT, GU, Transplant, and GYN preferred.
• Familiarity with electronic instrument tracking systems preferred.
• CBSPD and/or CRCST (HSPA) certification required.
• BLS certification not required.

• First-time travelers are not accepted .
• Floating between the Main SPD, CSC, and affiliated campuses may be required based on operational needs.
• All requested time off (RTO) must be submitted at the time of submission.
• Guaranteed hours with limited facility call-offs.
• Travelers may be assigned to emergency response/storm teams as required by the facility.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Sterile Processing professional seeking a supervisory role with the potential to transition into a permanent leadership position at a nationally recognized Level I Trauma Center.