Sterile Processing Supervisor - ASC Chesterfield - Days

VCU Health•Chesterfield, VA

6d•$25 - $39•Onsite

About The Position

Coming Soon to Chesterfield! Located at 10031 Nash Road, VCU Health Chesterfield Pavilion will be a four-story, approximately 100,000-square-foot ambulatory surgery center and medical office building, bringing comprehensive, patient-centered outpatient care closer to residents in one of Virginia’s largest counties. Scheduled to open in April 2027, the state-of-the-art facility will bring together surgical services, diagnostics, infusion therapy, pharmacy services, innovative care models, and more in a single, convenient location for Chesterfield residents. We are hiring team members now to help build the future of outpatient care from the ground up in one of Virginia’s fastest-growing communities. The Sterile Processing Technician performs a variety of indirect patient care activities. This includes decontamination of surgical instruments and sterilization of instruments, supplies and equipment. Ensures all necessary instruments/devices are assembled and sterilized correctly and having all case carts assembled according to count sheets. This position observes strict patient confidentiality following all HIPAA regulations and will act in accordance with sterility per the Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation (AAMI), The Joint Commission (JCAHO), Center for Disease Control (CDC), Det Norske Veritas (DNV) and state standards of practice. Primary duties may vary depending on area assigned. This position maintains a clean and safe environment. Under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, licensed independent practitioner or manager supervises and coordinates all aspects of sterile processing function of medical/surgical supplies and equipment to include decontamination, assembly and sterile processing, sterile storage and distribution. Monitors all sterilization equipment. Maintains a clean, safe environment and ensures an adequate inventory of supplies. Assists in interviewing and hiring new employees as needed. Provides supervision to staff and training of new employees.

Requirements

Certification as a Registered Central Sterilization Technician (CRCST) or Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician (CSPDT) or Surgical Tech certification (CST or TS-C or CORST)
Current CRCST, CSPDT, CST, TS-C or CORST Certification
Minimum of three (3) years sterile processing experience
Previous experience with a personal computer
High school Diploma or equivalent

Nice To Haves

One (1) year of previous supervisory, management or leadership experience
Previous work experience in an academic medical center environment
Bachelor's Degree in Healthcare Management, Business Administration or closely related field
Completion of the International Association of Healthcare Central Services Material Management (IAHCSMM) curriculum

Responsibilities

Supervises and coordinates all aspects of sterile processing function of medical/surgical supplies and equipment to include decontamination, assembly and sterile processing, sterile storage and distribution.
Monitors all sterilization equipment.
Maintains a clean, safe environment and ensures an adequate inventory of supplies.
Assists in interviewing and hiring new employees as needed.
Provides supervision to staff and training of new employees.
Supervises, manages and evaluates assigned personnel.
Coordinates staff to ensure efficient use of resources i.e. time, equipment, supplies, and personnel.
Ensures compliance with accreditation and infection control standards.
Develops routine assignments for each shift and ensures adequate staffing to maintain operation (Central Sterile Processing only).
Serves as liaison with main campus Central Sterile operation (Ambulatory site only).