Sterile Processing Supervisor

The Orthopedic Institute of Pennsylvania•Camp Hill, PA

8h•Onsite

About The Position

Lead the Way in Surgical Safety at Slate Hill Surgery Center! Are you an experienced sterile processing professional ready to take the next step in your career? Slate Hill Surgery Center, part of the Orthopedic Institute of Pennsylvania (OIP), is seeking a knowledgeable and hands-on Sterile Processing Supervisor to lead our Sterile Processing Department. This is a working supervisor role where you'll provide leadership and direction to the sterile processing team while remaining actively involved in the day-to-day processing of surgical instruments and equipment. You'll be responsible for helping ensure instruments are properly decontaminated, inspected, assembled, sterilized, stored, and available when needed to support the surgical schedule. As the department's subject matter expert, you'll play a critical role in patient safety, regulatory compliance, staff development, and efficient surgical operations. You'll work closely with nurses, surgical staff, physicians, vendors, and leadership to identify opportunities for improvement and ensure the highest standards of quality are maintained. Since 1971, OIP has been Central Pennsylvania's trusted leader in orthopedic care. Our mission is to create an amazingly positive and memorable experience for every patient, family member, and team member. At Slate Hill Surgery Center, you'll be part of a collaborative team committed to patient safety, clinical excellence, and exceptional care. If you're an experienced sterile processing professional who enjoys leading a team while staying hands-on, we'd love to hear from you!

Requirements

High school diploma or GED
CST (Certified Surgical Technologist) or CRCST (Certified Registered Central Service Technician) certification
Minimum of three years of sterile processing experience
Current knowledge of AAMI ST79 standards and infection prevention practices
Strong knowledge of surgical instrumentation and sterile processing procedures
Ability to work hands-on in all areas of sterile processing
Strong attention to detail and commitment to patient safety
Excellent communication and organizational skills
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced surgical environment

Nice To Haves

Prior supervisory, lead, charge, or preceptor experience
Experience working in an ambulatory surgery center or hospital
Experience with instrument tracking systems
Experience with quality assurance, audits, and regulatory readiness
Experience training and validating sterile processing competencies

Responsibilities

Oversee daily operations of the Sterile Processing Department while actively performing sterile processing duties
Perform and oversee decontamination, inspection, assembly, sterilization, storage, and distribution of surgical instruments
Coordinate department workflow, staffing assignments, and instrument needs based on the surgical schedule
Ensure surgical instruments and equipment are properly processed and available when needed
Lead, train, mentor, and support sterile processing staff
Complete and maintain competency validation and training documentation
Monitor sterilization processes, records, instrument tracking, and quality documentation
Maintain appropriate inventory levels and coordinate equipment maintenance and service needs
Identify and resolve instrument, equipment, workflow, and operational issues
Partner with nursing and surgical teams to support efficient operating room workflow
Promote compliance with AAMI, AORN, OSHA, CDC, and applicable accreditation standards
Participate in quality assurance and process improvement initiatives
Provide coaching, feedback, and performance support to department staff
Participate in interviewing and hiring of sterile processing team members
Promote a culture of safety, accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement
Serve as a resource and subject matter expert for sterile processing practices
Perform other duties as assigned