Central Sterile Supervisor

Mass General Brigham • Salem, MA

1d • $32 - $47 • Onsite

About The Position

The Central Sterile Supervisor directly supervises sterile processing staff and oversees daily operations across assigned areas or shifts. The role is accountable for team performance, staffing, workflow management, and safe, efficient, compliant sterile processing operations. It coordinates work among Sterile Processing, Operating Room staff, procedural areas, and external clinics as applicable, supporting procedural readiness and customer service. The position also contributes to quality initiatives, audits, workflow improvement, operational planning, and departmental administration.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 2–3 years of experience as a Central Sterile Technician.
• Strong patient/customer service skills.
• Ability to control operations of equipment or systems.
• Knowledge of case cart assembly and strong attention to detail.
• Familiarity with regulatory standards of materials management.
• Knowledge of sterilization procedures, aseptic technique, and maintenance and care of instruments and equipment.

Nice To Haves

• Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST), Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA).
• Certified Central Processing Tech (CSP), Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA).
• C.S.P.D.T. — Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician, Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution, Inc.
• Certified Instrument Specialist (CIS), Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA).
• Certified Endoscope Reprocessor (CER), Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA).

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily sterile processing operations, including staffing support, workflow oversight, scheduling, and operational coordination.
• Support quality, safety, infection prevention, and regulatory compliance standards.
• Coordinate workflows among Sterile Processing, Operating Room staff, procedural areas, and external clinics as applicable.
• Monitor team productivity and daily operational performance.
• Oversee inventory management to ensure availability and operational readiness.
• Coordinate instrument repair, maintenance, loaner instrumentation, and vendor support as applicable.
• Directly supervise staff, including performance management, coaching, and staffing decisions.
• Participate in departmental audits, quality initiatives, workflow improvement activities, and operational planning.
• Support timekeeping, staffing documentation, operational reporting, and other assigned administrative functions.
• Ensure team performance, adherence to quality standards, and daily operational outcomes within the assigned area.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits.
• Career advancement opportunities.
• Differentials, premiums, and bonuses as applicable.
• Recognition programs designed to celebrate contributions and support professional growth.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED