Sterile Processing Supervisor

The Christ Hospital Health Network•West Chester Township, OH

About The Position

The Sterile Processing Supervisor coordinates staffing assignments and directs workflow within the Central Service Department, including sterilization, decontamination, case cart setup, and instrument sets. The role provides efficient, results-oriented service through the quality preparation, distribution, and control of supplies and equipment used in hospital clinical areas. It also helps oversee revenue profitability, operational expenses, and cost-containment efforts. The supervisor oversees daily departmental operations, supervises and develops staff, manages inventory and equipment, supports quality-improvement activities, and serves as a liaison between Central Service and its customers. The role assumes departmental leadership in the absence of management personnel and ensures compliance with applicable guidelines from Joint Commission, AMMI, CDC, and OSHA.

Requirements

Central Service experience.
Basic reading, writing, and math skills.
Knowledge of sterilization and decontamination practices, instrumentation, and medical supplies.
Leadership qualities, conscientiousness, attention to detail, and excellent organizational skills.
Ability to remain calm in urgent and stressful situations.
Certified Technician certification.

Nice To Haves

High school graduation is preferred.
Five years of Central Service experience preferred.
Two years of experience as a Certified Technician.

Responsibilities

Recommend expense-control and profitability measures and assist with implementing procedures to meet departmental goals.
Oversee expenses related to supplies and staffing within areas of responsibility.
Oversee decontamination, instrument preparation, sterilization, and the surgical case cart system to support efficient instrument turnaround.
Provide technical support and problem-solving solutions to meet customer needs.
Coordinate maintenance and acquisition of departmental equipment.
Use staffing and resources effectively and efficiently, and supervise staff to ensure procedures are followed.
Communicate effectively with staff, encourage independent performance, and make effective decisions.
Monitor staff productivity and implement process improvements to enhance customer service.
Schedule and coordinate monthly staffing and direct daily assignments in coordination with other leaders.
Communicate supply issues and concerns to Supply Chain management.
Direct storage and distribution of instruments and equipment provided by Central Service.
Maintain quality aseptic procedures and oversee proper handling and storage of processed items.
Develop and maintain internal inventory levels in accordance with established standards.
Orient new hires, complete competency evaluations after department rotations, provide staff in-services, retrain as needed, and assist with personnel training.
Support departmental quality-improvement programs and help oversee project statistics as needed.
Serve as liaison between Central Service and customers using its services.
Oversee daily operations, including sterilization, decontamination, setup, instrumentation, and acquisitions.
Assume responsibility for the department when management personnel are absent and provide leadership when peers are unavailable.
Use computer programs to track supplies, equipment, and personnel productivity, keeping database information accurate and current.
Communicate recommendations to department management to enhance operations.
Review departmental records and logs daily for accuracy.
Understand and enforce guidelines recommended by Joint Commission, AMMI, CDC, and OSHA.
Assist with other duties as departmental needs change.