Sterile Processing Supervisor

Summary

Responsible for ensuring the timely, efficient, and compliant sterilization of surgical instruments and medical equipment, coordinating with clinical departments, and managing staff to maintain the highest standards of patient safety and care.

• Oversee daily operations of the SPD, ensuring the efficient cleaning, sterilization, and distribution of surgical instruments and equipment.
• Lead, train, and mentor SPD staff, ensuring proper adherence to sterilization protocols, safety procedures, and performance standards.
• Continuously assess and improve sterile processing workflows to increase efficiency and reduce turnaround times for instrument availability.
• Ensure that all SPD activities comply with healthcare regulations, accreditation standards, and infection control protocols (e.g., AAMI, CDC, and OSHA).
• Manage and monitor inventory of sterile processing supplies and equipment, ensuring timely maintenance and availability for clinical use.
• Coordinate with surgical and clinical teams to meet instrument needs, resolve issues, and ensure smooth workflows across departments.
• Provide ongoing education and professional development opportunities for SPD staff to stay current with best practices in sterilization and infection control.
• Track and analyze sterilization process data, preparing reports on departmental performance, compliance metrics, and areas for improvement.

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required and Associate's Degree Medical Technology - Clinical Lab Science preferred; or Associate's Degree Related Field of Study preferred.
• Certified Registered Central Service Technician [CRCST] - Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA) required.

• Experience in sterile processing and healthcare operations 2-3 years required.

• Solid leadership skills.
• Knowledge of sterilization techniques, healthcare regulations, and infection control standards.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills.

• Standing Frequently (34-66%)
• Walking Frequently (34-66%)
• Sitting Occasionally (3-33%)
• Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device)
• Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs - 35lbs
• Pushing Occasionally (3-33%)
• Pulling Occasionally (3-33%)
• Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Balancing Frequently (34-66%)
• Stooping Occasionally (3-33%)
• Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%)
• Crouching Occasionally (3-33%)
• Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Reaching Frequently (34-66%)
• Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%)
• Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%)
• Feeling Constantly (67-100%)
• Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%)
• Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%)
• Talking Constantly (67-100%)
• Hearing Constantly (67-100%)

Wentworth-Douglass Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.