Supervisor - Central Sterile Processing Department

HonorHealth • Phoenix, AZ

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Supervisor provides first-line supervision of staff in the Central Sterile Processing Department (CSPD) and ensures sterile supplies and equipment are delivered to patient care areas as needed. The role leads the team in contamination, preparation, sterilization, and delivery of instrument trays to surgical suites in an efficient, compliant, and timely manner. The Supervisor 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, operating room teams, and leaders. The position promotes effective communication, collaborative relationships, and timely recognition and mitigation of risk.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Three years of CSPD or Surgical Technologist experience required.
• CRCST (Certified Registered Central Service Technician) or CIS (Certified Instrument Specialist) certification required within one year.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Two years of Supervisor or Coordinator experience preferred.
• Five years of CSPD or Surgical Technologist experience preferred.
• Advanced Leadership Training Certification, Certified Health Leadership, or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise personnel, establish and revise work assignments and schedules, interview and hire staff, and manage classification, salary, promotion, demotion, transfer, and termination actions.
• Administer performance evaluations in collaboration with the Manager and oversee staff discipline, including termination.
• Verify staff clinical competency and certifications; review and approve time and attendance records; engage the team to meet high standards.
• Monitor processes and ensure regulatory compliance and adherence to best practices and standards, including AAMI and IAHCSMM requirements, as well as tray accuracy, timeliness, and delivery to surgical areas.
• Lead, participate in, 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, and provide input on capital equipment considerations and priorities.
• Serve as a CSPD resource for the facility and network.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED