Supervisor Sterile Processing - Atrius Health Ambulatory Surgery Center

SCA Health•Waltham, MA

21h

About The Position

SCA Health is seeking an experienced, dependable, detail-oriented Sterile Processing Supervisor with a collaborative and friendly working style. The supervisor ensures high-quality sterilization of instruments and equipment and works with the sterile processing team to ensure teammates are competent in decontamination, correct tray assembly, and processing instruments used in the operating room. The role requires strong communication with the OR charge nurse and OR teams, along with working knowledge of universal precautions, sterilization methods, and biological monitoring standards. The supervisor maintains an organized department, schedules coverage, oversees instrument cleaning and processing, and ensures accurate documentation and records. The role also includes inventory, support for facility and operating room preparation, assisting with room turnover as needed, following infection-control practices, and performing other duties assigned by management.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent.
Four years of sterile processing experience required.
Knowledge of typical operating room equipment required.
Personable, friendly, flexible, and positive interpersonal skills.
Ability to be flexible with the work schedule and maintain regular attendance.

Nice To Haves

Sterile processing certification highly preferred.
One to two years of experience as a lead technician or supervisor preferred.

Responsibilities

Maintain the sterile processing area or department in an orderly and organized fashion.
Create the department schedule to ensure daily coverage.
Apply knowledge of sterilization procedures, aseptic technique, and the maintenance and care of instruments and equipment.
Follow sterile technique standards and procedures.
Clean or disinfect instruments and equipment after use and return them in the proper sequence for storage or processing.
Determine the sterilization and disinfection methods required for specific instruments and equipment.
Use sterilizers, high-level disinfectors, instrument washers, and other designated processors.
Understand, use, interpret, document, and maintain records for chemical and biological indicators associated with sterilization and low-, intermediate-, and high-level disinfection processes.
Complete and verify accurate, current documentation in accordance with established standards.
Clean, wrap, sterilize, and disinfect instruments and equipment, and maintain the instrument processing area.
Perform weekly inventory of processing supplies and notify appropriate personnel when supplies need to be ordered.
Complete assigned daily, weekly, monthly, and quarterly routines, including required reports, logs, and related documentation.
Assist teammates with daily preparation for current and future facility schedules, including pulling cases and assembling supplies, as assigned.
Assist all areas of the facility as needed and assigned.
Demonstrate flexibility in assuming duties and responsibilities.
Assist with room turnover when needed and assigned.
Complete employee and patient incident documentation thoroughly and promptly, as required by facility policy and management guidance.
Practice infection control and standard precautions as instructed or trained.
Assist with preparing the operating or procedure room for surgery or procedures as directed.
Check the updated schedule each morning and prepare rooms with assigned supplies and equipment as directed by management.
Perform other duties assigned by management.