Supervisor, Sterile Processing Services - Wiregrass Ranch Hospital, Wesley Chapel, Florida

Orlando Health • Wesley Chapel, FL

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About The Position

The Supervisor, Sterile Processing is responsible for overseeing daily sterile processing operations, instrument delivery, and preparation processes within the facility. This role ensures the safe, efficient, and compliant management of surgical instrumentation while providing leadership and support to the sterile processing team.

Requirements

• Associate degree & 3 years of directly related experience OR 7 years of directly related experience and High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Maintain one of the following certifications: Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST - HSPA), Certified Healthcare Leader (CHL - IAHCSMM), SPD Technician Certification (CSPDT - CBSPD), Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Manager (CSPDM - CBSPD), Certified in Sterile Processing Management (CSPM - CBSPD).

Nice To Haves

• Strong hands-on experience with sterile instrumentation and tray assembly.
• Ability to manage large volumes of instrumentation with accuracy and attention to detail.
• Leadership skills with ability to coach and develop team members.
• Proactive, organized, and able to meet aggressive pre-opening timelines.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills across departments.

Responsibilities

• Direct and manage all aspects of instrument delivery and on-site sterilization processes.
• Assist with departmental workflow to ensure safe and cost-effective packaging, sterilization, storage, and aseptic presentation of instrumentation.
• Conduct ongoing sterilization efficacy testing to meet regulatory standards.
• Maintain a professional representation of Orlando Health and departmental services.
• Manage human resources functions including hiring, scheduling, coaching, and performance counseling.
• Facilitate effective interdepartmental and intradepartmental communication to support daily operations.
• Partner with educators to provide ongoing staff education based on individual and departmental needs.
• Coordinate daily staffing needs and coverage requirements.
• Take a proactive approach in identifying and preventing potential problems within the department.
• Maintain compliance with all Orlando Health policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Prepare for hospital opening by building and organizing surgical trays (300+ trays, each containing 100+ instruments).
• Enter all instrumentation into the SPM and create comprehensive count sheets.
• Ensure surgical instruments are organized and ready for use by surgeons before hospital opening.
• Support departmental readiness for day-to-day sterile processing operations once the hospital opens.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: Associate degree