Central Sterile Processing Supervisor

University of Maryland Medical System; Largo (MD); On-site; USD 44,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Maryland Capital Region Medical Center in Largo, MD is seeking a Central Sterile Processing Supervisor to lead the department and ensure sterilization standards. You will oversee decontamination, processing, packaging, and availability of sterile instruments to support patient care.

The ideal candidate has CRCST certification, strong leadership, and 3–5 years of Central Sterile Processing experience, with a focus on quality, safety, and staff development in a fast-paced hospital

Qualifications

• CRCST (Certified Registered Central Service Technician) certification required.
• CHL (Certified Healthcare Leader) preferred.
• 3–5 years of Central Sterile Processing experience required.
• Leadership or supervisory experience within Central Sterile Processing preferred.
• Knowledge of sterilization practices, infection control, regulatory standards, inventory, and quality improvement.
• College degree or equivalent experience and/or training.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily Central Sterile Processing operations and staff.
• Oversee decontamination, cleaning, processing, sterilization, packaging, and preparation.
• Monitor sterilization processes, testing, autoclave operation, documentation.
• Ensure proper tray assembly and timely distribution of sterile instruments.
• Assist with staffing, scheduling, and daily department coverage.
• Maintain inventory and cost-effective utilization of supplies.
• Train and coach staff development and ongoing education.
• Support quality and performance improvement initiatives.
• Maintain compliance with hospital policies and safety standards.
• Serve as department resource in manager's absence.
• Collaborate with clinical and operational teams for workflow.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Staff coaching

Workflow management

Infection control

Education

CRCST (Certified Registered Central Service Technician)

CHL (Certified Healthcare Leader)

College degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Job Requirements

Join University of Maryland Capital Region Medical Center in Largo, MD as a Central Sterile Processing Supervisor. This role provides day-to-day leadership and operational oversight of the Central Sterile Processing Department, ensuring instruments, equipment, and supplies are safely decontaminated, processed, sterilized, assembled, and available to support patient care. The ideal candidate brings strong sterile processing expertise, hands-on leadership experience, and the ability to coach staff, manage workflow, maintain quality standards, and support efficient department operations.

Primary Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate daily Central Sterile Processing operations, staff assignments, workload, and department priorities.
• Oversee decontamination, cleaning, processing, sterilization, packaging, and preparation of instruments, supplies, and equipment in accordance with infection control and safety standards.
• Monitor sterilization processes, including biological and chemical testing, autoclave operation, sterility requirements, and required documentation.
• Ensure proper tray assembly, instrument processing, and timely distribution of sterile instrumentation, equipment, and supplies.
• Assist with staffing, scheduling, workflow planning, time and attendance, and daily department coverage.
• Maintain appropriate inventory and par levels while supporting cost-effective utilization of supplies and equipment.
• Train, coach, mentor, and support staff development, orientation, competencies, and ongoing education.
• Support department quality and performance improvement initiatives and assist in resolving operational concerns.
• Maintain compliance with hospital policies, regulatory requirements, safety standards, and Central Sterile Processing best practices.
• Serve as a department resource and assume responsibility for department operations in the manager's absence.
• Collaborate with clinical and operational teams to support efficient workflow and exceptional service.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education, Experience, And Licensure

• CRCST (Certified Registered Central Service Technician) or Certified Surgical Technologist certification, required.
• CHL (Certified Healthcare Leader), preferred.
• 3–5 years of applicable Central Sterile Processing experience, required.
• Leadership, supervisory, or equivalent management experience within Central Sterile Processing strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to lead by example, provide staff direction, and promote accountability.
• Knowledge of sterilization practices, infection control, regulatory standards, inventory management, and quality improvement.
• College degree or equivalent experience and/or training.
• Bilingual candidates encouraged to apply.

SCHEDULE: Full-Time | Day Shift | Monday-Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. | Rotating Weekends Required

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Compensation

• Pay Range: $31.78 - $44.50 per hour.
• Benefits Package applicable to Full-Time, Part-Time, & PRN Staff Members.
• Advancement Opportunities Within a Growing Central Sterile Processing Team.