Supervisor Sterile Processing

St Michael Medical Center•Silverdale, WA

31d•$39 - $56•Onsite

About The Position

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health has a rich history of providing exceptional healthcare, dating back to 1891. Building upon a legacy of compassionate care and innovation, our organization has evolved over the years through strategic partnerships and integrations to expand our reach and services across the Puget Sound area.Today, as Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, we remain deeply committed to healing the whole person – body, mind, and spirit – in the communities we serve. This commitment is strengthened by the diverse expertise and shared values brought together through our growth.Our dedicated providers offer a full spectrum of health care services, from routine wellness to complex disease management, all grounded in rigorous research and education. Our comprehensive network of 10 hospitals and nearly 300 care sites strategically located across the greater Puget Sound region reflects our ongoing commitment to accessibility and comprehensive care.We are proud of our pioneering medical advances and numerous awards and accreditations that reflect our dedication to excellence. When you join Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, you become part of a team that delivers top-quality, professional healthcare in modern, well-equipped facilities, and contributes to a legacy of service built on collaboration and shared purpose.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited CS Technician course
High School Diploma / GED, or any equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the essential functions of the position.
Certified and Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) or Certified Sterile Processing and Dist Supervisor (CSPDS)

Nice To Haves

Four years of progressively responsible related work experience
Sterile processing expertise
Supervisory skills
Strong infection prevention mindset
Advanced knowledge of surgical instruments and power systems, and the standards, processes and equipment relating to decontamination, preparation, sterilization and distribution of surgical instruments, trays, equipment.
Knowledge of current science-based literature/methodologies for infection control, instrument maintenance, sterilization, disinfection and management.
Apply standards relating to employee supervision, human relations and continuous performance improvement, safety/risk management and quality/expense control in the overall coordination and supervision of the assigned functions.

Responsibilities

Lead daily Sterile Processing Department operations for safe, timely, compliant cleaning, decontamination, assembly, sterilization, storage, and distribution of instruments and equipment.
Supervise SPD staff.
Maintain regulatory compliance.
Collaborate with Perioperative Services, procedural departments, and vendors.
Keep infection risk low by monitoring every phase of reprocessing.
Oversee instrument inventory and tracking technology.
Ensure the safe, timely, and compliant cleaning decontamination, assembly, sterilization, storage, and distribution of surgical instruments and medical equipment.
Maintain regulatory compliance with hospital policies and industry standards.
Support high-quality patient care.
Ensure timely and effective infection control processes, sterility assurance and product availability.
Monitor all phases of reprocessing devices and reusable equipment.
Oversee instrument inventory management, including maintenance/use of associated technology/automated systems for instrument management, tracking and reporting.
Ensure optimum staffing levels for all shifts.
Supervise staff performing work in support of the functions of the department, including addressing performance management issues.
Participate in vendor/contract management.
Troubleshoot and resolve issues escalated to first-level management.