Supervisor Central Sterile

Job description

About the Role
As a crucial leader in our surgical backbone, you will oversee the technical staff responsible for the meticulous processing of instruments and equipment across Valleywise Health . Working under the direction of the Director of Nursing for Perioperative Services, you will assist the manager with the department's daily operations. This is a dynamic, high-accountability role where your leadership ensures our surgical teams have exactly what they need to deliver safe, exceptional patient care.
Your Impact:
• Team Leadership: Supervise, mentor, and guide technical staff within your assigned areas to ensure seamless workflow and operational excellence.
• Operational Excellence: Partner closely with the department manager to steer daily operations and maintain peak efficiency.
• Quality & Compliance: Champion rigorous department standards, ensuring the technical team remains strictly compliant with healthcare regulations and quality benchmarks.
• 24/7 Readiness: Serve as a dedicated point of contact for department issues around the clock, providing leadership whenever critical needs arise.

Qualifications:
Education :
• Requires a high school diploma or GED. Associate's degree preferred.

Experience :
• Must have a minimum of three (3) years of Central Processing experience. Prefer Central Processing experience in a supervisory capacity.

Specialized Training :
• None

Certification/Licensure :
• Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) from IAHCSMM or Central Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician (CSPDT) from CBSPD is required upon hire.
• Certification Healthcare Leadership (CHL), Certification in Healthcare Material Management Concepts (CHMMC), Certified Instrument Specialist (CIS) is preferred.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities :
• Must have knowledge of regulatory and infection control policies.
• Must be able to follow oral and written instructions promptly and accurately.
• Requires the ability to work effectively without close supervision.
• Requires excellent customer service skills, the ability to work with professionals, and maintain confidentiality standards.
• Must be dedicated to maximum safety for patients, visitors and employees of the facility.
• Must have strong computer skills.
• Requires the ability to read, write and speak effectively in English.

Salary Range: Hourly rate: $24.00 - $35.40