Supervisor - Central Sterile Processing Department

HonorHealth•Phoenix, AZ

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This position provides first-line supervision of staff in the Sterile Processing Department and ensures sterile supplies and equipment are delivered to patient care areas as needed. The supervisor leads the CSPD team in the contamination, preparation, sterilization, and timely delivery of instrument trays to surgical suites, while maintaining efficiency and compliance. The role develops and maintains a Quality Assurance Plan and supporting infrastructure, may represent CSPD at facility and network meetings, and serves as a liaison among surgeons, vendors, CSPD, and OR teams and leaders. It is responsible for effective stakeholder communication, collaborative relationships, and fostering a culture in which risks are recognized and mitigated promptly.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required.
Three years of CSPD or Surgical Technologist experience required.
CRCST or CIS certification required, with one year specified.
Advanced Leadership Training certification preferred.
Bachelor's degree preferred.

Nice To Haves

Two years of supervisor or coordinator experience.
Five years of CSPD or Surgical Technologist experience.
Certified Health Leadership or equivalent certification.

Responsibilities

Supervise personnel assigned to the section.
Plan, establish, and revise work assignments and schedules.
Interview, select, and hire personnel.
Complete changes in classification, salary action, promotion, demotion, transfer, and termination.
Administer performance evaluations in collaboration with the Manager.
Administer the staff disciplinary process through termination.
Verify staff clinical competency and certifications.
Review and approve time and attendance records.
Engage the team to perform at the highest standard.
Monitor processes and ensure regulatory compliance and adherence to best practices and standards, including AAMI and IAHCSMM, as well as instrument-tray accuracy, timeliness, and delivery to surgical areas.
Participate in, lead, or collaborate on quality, infection prevention, and improvement efforts focused on patient safety and efficiency.
Create infrastructure that supports adherence to infection prevention guidelines.
Participate in developing and adhering to the annual departmental budget.
Provide input on departmental capital equipment considerations and prioritization.
Serve as a CSPD resource for the facility and network.
Perform other duties as assigned.