Sterilization Services Supervisor

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This supervisory position oversees Sterile Processing Department operations, ensuring timely, compliant sterilization, instrument assembly, and distribution of patient care items. The role supervises a team of central processing staff, sets daily objectives, maintains inventory, and coordinates quality and infection control initiatives.

Responsible for the smooth operation of all functional areas of the Sterile Processing Department (SPD) including setting work assignments, quality and infection control, interpretation of procedures, disciplining and counseling of employees, and inventory control. Coordinates processing, sterilization, assembly, and distribution of patient care medical supplies to inpatient and ambulatory areas during assigned shift.

• Plans, organizes, allocates work to and supervises activities of subordinates on an assigned shift.
• Ensures all shift activities conform to established policies, procedures and standards.
• Assists in scheduling, training, evaluating and recommending discipline and discharge of subordinates.
• Confers with OR personnel regarding departmental policies and procedures.
• Ensures all surgical case carts prepared for use on assigned shift are accurately assembled and distributed on a timely basis.
• Maintains required records and documentation pertaining to shift activities.
• Initiates and documents requests for purchase of surgical instrumentation and medical/surgical inventory items.
• Directs upkeep and maintenance of work areas and equipment.
• Assists subordinates with work related problems and resolves problems on shift as they occur.
• Performs duties of subordinates in response to emergency situation, changes in workload or staffing shortages.
• Oversees development and coordination of required in-service educational programs pertaining to departmental policies and procedures.
• Mines quality assurance programs by performing tests to ensure items are sterile, interpreting data and verifying correct operation of equipment.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Central Services Technician National Certification (CRCST) or Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD).
• Three (3) years of experience in central processing department.

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, or Healthcare.

• Frequently required to lift, reach, carry, push and pull 40–50 pounds or more.
• Stand/sit combination of eight (8) hours or length of assignment.
• Perceiving sounds such as phones ringing, beepers, alarms and buzzers on equipment.

• Excellent interpersonal and communications skills.
• Computer skills with knowledge of Microsoft Office and instrument tracking systems.
• Knowledge of hospital infection control, medical terminology, JCAHO, IAHCSMM, and AAMI Standards.
• Extensive knowledge of aseptic technique, sterilization processes, and surgical instrumentation.
• Strong analytic and leadership skills.

• Pay Range:
  Base pay ranges reflect minimum qualifications for the role. Individual offers are determined using a comprehensive approach that considers relevant experience, certifications, education, skills, and internal equity to ensure compensation is fair, consistent, and aligned with our business goals.

At Tufts Medicine, we want every individual to feel valued for the skills and experience they bring. Our compensation philosophy is designed to offer fair, competitive pay that attracts, retains, and motivates highly talented individuals, while rewarding the important work you do every day.