Sterile Processing Supervisor - Days

Brigham and Women's Hospital • Dover, DE

69d • $24 - $35

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
• Associate's Degree Medical Technology - Clinical Lab Science preferred or Associate's Degree Related Field of Study preferred.
• Certified Registered Central Service Technician [CRCST] - Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA) required.
• Experience in sterile processing and healthcare operations 2-3 years required.
• Solid leadership skills.
• Knowledge of sterilization techniques, healthcare regulations, and infection control standards.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees