Sterile Processing Supervisor - Days

Guthrie Enterprise•Binghamton, NY

About The Position

Guthrie Lourdes Hospital is seeking a Supervisor of Sterile Processing to oversee six technicians and support safe, high-quality patient care. The role leads day-shift operations while remaining actively involved in Sterile Processing work and collaborating with the Operating Room, clinical departments, and other organizational leaders. The supervisor facilitates workflow, ensures and audits compliance with best practices, develops standard work, and supports the leadership team in delivering safe patient care. The supervisor serves as a coach, mentor, clinical resource, and advocate for the team. Responsibilities include supporting staff development and performance, maintaining operational and quality standards, improving workflows, and fostering interdepartmental collaboration. The position is full-time at 40 hours per week, primarily Monday through Friday, with participation in an on-call, weekend, and holiday rotation and occasional overtime as operational needs require. Travel to other entities may sometimes be required. A high school education or GED is required. Central sterile processing certification through HSPA or CBSPD is strongly preferred; employees who are not certified must obtain certification within 18 months of hire to maintain employment. At least three years of Sterile Processing experience is preferred. The pay range is $22.98 to $36.40 per hour.

Requirements

High school education or GED.
At least three years of Sterile Processing experience is preferred.
Strong understanding of instrument decontamination, assembly, sterilization, and quality practices.
Patient-focused mindset and commitment to team success.
Ability to prioritize, solve problems, and support workflow in a fast-paced healthcare environment.
Current Central Sterile Processing certification through HSPA or CBSPD is strongly preferred; candidates who are not certified must obtain certification within 18 months of hire to maintain employment.
Demonstrated leadership, fiscal responsibility, time management, flexibility, prioritization, and critical-thinking skills.
Ability to maintain competency in standard work and key work processes.

Nice To Haves

Current HSPA or CBSPD certification.
Experience in a hospital, ambulatory surgery, dental, veterinary, or other Sterile Processing environment.
Previous experience as a lead technician, trainer, workflow coordinator, or an informal team resource.

Responsibilities

Lead and supervise Sterile Processing Technicians I and II and promote standard work throughout the department.
Facilitate continuous workflow for instruments and equipment, ensuring they are properly handled and available to support patient care.
Maintain competency and perform Sterile Processing Technician duties according to departmental operational needs.
Understand and reference manufacturers’ instructions for use and applicable professional standards.
Report and update Sterile Processing Manager Software and oversee the departmental electronic instrument management system.
Collaborate with department staff and leaders, other units and entities, and system or organizational leaders to promote best practices and interdepartmental collaboration.
Represent the department and hospital professionally and courteously.
Participate in hiring and evaluating personnel in collaboration with the SPD Manager and SPD Educator.
Address behaviors requiring corrective action in collaboration with the Manager, Director, and Human Resources; recognize positive staff performance and promote a collaborative work environment.
Support an engaged, high-functioning team and escalate concerns as appropriate.
Attend and lead departmental in-services, huddles, and meetings.
Understand quality measures and participate in problem solving and performance improvement activities.
Use lean management principles and actively work on the performance board.
Coach and mentor staff in standard work and best practices; participate in orientation, education, and annual competency processes.
Apply principles of microbiology, disinfection, sterilization, and disease transmission to promote an infection-free environment.
Participate in establishing goals and success measures aligned with organizational goals, and participate in interdisciplinary work teams to enhance workflow and patient care outcomes.
Order and maintain departmental supplies.
Accept non-routine work assignments as appropriate.