Sterile Processing Supervisor - Days

Sterile Processing Supervisor

Site: Wentworth-Douglass Hospital

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Job Summary

Full time: Mon-Fri, 7am - 3:30pm, Rotating Supervisor Weekend Call

Responsible for ensuring the timely, efficient, and compliant sterilization of surgical instruments and medical equipment, coordinating with clinical departments, and managing staff to maintain the highest standards of patient safety and care.

Essential Functions

• Oversee daily operations of the SPD, ensuring the efficient cleaning, sterilization, and distribution of surgical instruments and equipment.
• Lead, train, and mentor SPD staff, ensuring proper adherence to sterilization protocols, safety procedures, and performance standards.
• Continuously assess and improve sterile processing workflows to increase efficiency and reduce turnaround times for instrument availability.
• Ensure that all SPD activities comply with healthcare regulations, accreditation standards, and infection control protocols (e.g., AAMI, CDC, and OSHA).
• Manage and monitor inventory of sterile processing supplies and equipment, ensuring timely maintenance and availability for clinical use.
• Coordinate with surgical and clinical teams to meet instrument needs, resolve issues, and ensure smooth workflows across departments.
• Provide ongoing education and professional development opportunities for SPD staff to stay current with best practices in sterilization and infection control.
• Track and analyze sterilization process data, preparing reports on departmental performance, compliance metrics, and areas for improvement.

Qualifications

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent required and Associate's Degree Medical Technology - Clinical Lab Science preferred or Associate's Degree Related Field of Study preferred

Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?

Yes

Licenses and Credentials

Certified Registered Central Service Technician [CRCST] - Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA) required

Experience

Experience in sterile processing and healthcare operations 2-3 years required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Solid leadership skills.

Knowledge of sterilization techniques, healthcare regulations, and infection control standards.

Good written and verbal communication skills.

Strong organizational skills.

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

Remote Type

Onsite

Work Location

789 Central Avenue

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Employee Type

Regular

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Pay Range

$25.15 - $36.63/Hourly

Grade

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EEO Statement:

1810 Wentworth-Douglass Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran's Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at View phone number on click.appcast.io.

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