Sterile Processing - Certified Sterile Processing Tech

Sterile Processing Supervisor

The Sterile Processing Supervisor provides operational and technical leadership for the Sterile Processing Department. This role ensures the safe, efficient, and compliant reprocessing of surgical instruments and medical devices. The supervisor directly supervises Lead Technicians, Sterile Processing Technicians I, II, III, and Non-Certified Technicians. Responsibilities include daily workflow coordination, staff competency, quality assurance, regulatory compliance, and customer service. The supervisor will provide daily assignments of staff based on workload, case volume, and departmental priorities. They will oversee instrument tracking systems, documentation accuracy, and inventory control. The role requires coordination of daily SPD operations to meet surgical and procedural case demands. It is essential to monitor tray turnaround times, instrument availability, and case cart readiness. Troubleshooting equipment, instrument, and workflow issues in real time is a key responsibility. The supervisor will ensure proper segregation of clean and dirty workflows and adherence to infection prevention practices. Compliance with regulations and guidelines is critical in this role. Auditing tray assembly accuracy, count sheets, peel packs, and labeling requirements is part of the job. Service concerns must be addressed, and service recovery implemented when needed. Participation in interdisciplinary meetings related to instrumentation, workflow, and quality initiatives is expected. The supervisor will monitor adherence to infection control, safety, and universal precautions across the department. Organizing, storing, and distributing instruments, trays, and equipment to ensure availability is essential. Preparation of instrument trays and equipment for sterilization processes must be completed. Experience with a variety of cases, including neuro, GU, robotics, ENT, ortho, transplant, and GYN is preferred. Strong organizational and problem-solving skills are necessary. The ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment is essential. Basic computer proficiency for documentation and recordkeeping is required. Advanced certification is preferred. Experience as a preceptor or trainer is also preferred.