Sup Sterile Services - Community Health Systems : Job Details

Job Summary

The Supervisor, Sterile Services oversees the daily operations of sterile processing to ensure the availability of high-quality, sterile instruments and supplies for all surgical and procedural areas. This role manages workflows for decontamination, sterilization, assembly, and distribution while ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. The Supervisor leads a team of sterile processing staff, focusing on quality assurance, staff development, and process optimization to support patient safety and operational efficiency.

Essential Functions

• Supervises all stages of sterile processing, including decontamination, assembly, sterilization, and storage of medical instruments and supplies.

• Ensures compliance with regulatory and organizational standards for sterilization processes, including steam and hydrogen peroxide sterilizers.

• Monitors inventory management, ensuring cost-effective stock levels and timely availability of instruments and supplies.

• Oversees the maintenance and stocking of unit supply carts, patient care equipment, and other critical items.

• Implements and monitors quality assurance programs to evaluate sterilizer performance and ensure adherence to infection control protocols.

• Leads departmental orientation and ongoing education for staff, ensuring competency in sterile processing procedures.

• Evaluates employee performance, providing timely feedback, performance appraisals, and opportunities for professional development.

• Develops and implements departmental quality assessment and risk management plans, addressing any identified deficiencies promptly.

• Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to address complaints, variances, and risk management concerns in a timely and professional manner.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

• H.S. Diploma or GED required

• Associate Degree or higher preferred

• 3-5 years of experience in sterile processing or surgical services required

• 1-2 years of healthcare supervisory or team leadership experience required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Comprehensive knowledge of sterile processing techniques, equipment, and regulatory standards.

• Strong leadership and organizational skills to manage workflows, inventory, and staff development.

• Proficiency in quality assurance practices and the ability to analyze sterilization parameters.

• Effective communication skills for engaging with staff, leadership, and interdisciplinary teams.

• Ability to identify and mitigate risks associated with sterilization methods and processes.

Licenses and Certifications

• CRCST - Certified and Registered Central Service Technician required

• CIS - Certified Instrument Specialist preferred

Equal Employment Opportunity

This organization does not discriminate in any way to deprive any person of employment opportunities or otherwise adversely affect the status of any employee because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, citizenship, veteran status, or military or uniformed services, in accordance with all applicable governmental laws and regulations. In addition, the facility complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. This applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to: hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. If you are an applicant with a mental or physical disability who needs a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, contact the director of Human Resources at the facility to which you are seeking employment; Simply go to to obtain the main telephone number of the facility and ask for Human Resources.