Central Sterile Processing Supervisor

Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic; Livonia (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Trinity Health Livonia Hospital in Livonia, MI is seeking an experienced Sterile Processing Supervisor to lead the Central Sterile Processing team. You will supervise daily operations, ensure timely sterilization of instruments, and maintain regulatory compliance to support safe surgical services.

The role requires current Sterile Processing certification and proven leadership. You will collaborate with OR leadership to optimize workflow, participate in budgeting, and promote a culture of safety

Qualifications

• Current Sterile Processing certification required.
• Previous Sterile Processing experience, including leadership or supervisory responsibilities, preferred.
• Strong knowledge of sterilization processes, surgical instrumentation, infection prevention standards, and supply chain operations.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and team leadership skills.
• Commitment to ongoing professional education and certification requirements.
• Associate's degree in health care or science-related field, or equivalent combination of education and work experience.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, schedule, and coordinate daily activities of Sterile Processing staff to ensure effective workflow and adequate staffing coverage.
• Oversee instrument processing, sterilization systems, case cart preparation, and supply management to support surgical procedures.
• Monitor sterilization records, conduct audits, and ensure compliance with department, regulatory, and accreditation standards.
• Provide leadership in staff training, performance management, coaching, and professional development.
• Collaborate with Operating Room leadership and surgical teams to resolve instrumentation and case cart issues and ensure operational readiness.
• Assist with budget planning, inventory management, cost containment initiatives, and equipment evaluations.
• Communicate policies, procedures, and best practices while promoting a culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
• Serve as a resource and liaison for Sterile Processing operations to support 24/7 departmental needs.

Skills

Sterile Processing

Leadership

Communication

Education

Associate's degree in health care or science-related field

Equivalent combination of education and work experience

Job description

Employment Type: Full time Shift: Day Shift Description: Supervises, plans and organizes activities of Central Sterile Processing department personnel to ensure completion of sterilization and processing of equipment, including providing general direction to other area staff, assigning and coordinating specific work responsibilities under the direction of the Manager, Sterile Processing. Certified Sterile Processing Supervisor Trinity Health Livonia Hospital | Livonia, MI Full-Time - Days Trinity Health Livonia Hospital is seeking an experienced and certified Sterile Processing Supervisor to lead our Central Sterile Processing team. This leadership role is responsible for supervising daily department operations, ensuring the timely processing and sterilization of surgical instruments, maintaining regulatory compliance, and supporting exceptional patient care through efficient surgical services support.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise, schedule, and coordinate daily activities of Sterile Processing staff to ensure effective workflow and adequate staffing coverage.
• Oversee instrument processing, sterilization systems, case cart preparation, and supply management to support surgical procedures.
• Monitor sterilization records, conduct audits, and ensure compliance with department, regulatory, and accreditation standards.
• Provide leadership in staff training, performance management, coaching, and professional development.
• Collaborate with Operating Room leadership and surgical teams to resolve instrumentation and case cart issues and ensure operational readiness.
• Assist with budget planning, inventory management, cost containment initiatives, and equipment evaluations.
• Communicate policies, procedures, and best practices while promoting a culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
• Serve as a resource and liaison for Sterile Processing operations to support 24/7 departmental needs.

Qualifications

• Current Sterile Processing certification required.
• Previous Sterile Processing experience, including leadership or supervisory responsibilities, preferred.
• Strong knowledge of sterilization processes, surgical instrumentation, infection prevention standards, and supply chain operations.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and team leadership skills.
• Commitment to ongoing professional education and certification requirements.
• Associate's degree in health care or science-related field, or equivalent combination of education and work experience.

Why Join Trinity Health Livonia?

At Trinity Health Livonia Hospital, you'll join a mission-driven organization dedicated to delivering high-quality, compassionate care. We offer a collaborative environment where leaders are empowered to develop their teams, drive operational excellence, and support the success of our surgical services program.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, faith-based health care systems in the nation. Together, we’re 121,000 colleagues and nearly 36,500 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 27 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, our system includes 101 hospitals, 126 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country, 136 urgent care locations, and many other health and well-being services. Based in Livonia, Michigan, in fiscal year 2023, we invested $1.5 billion in our communities through charity care and other community benefit programs. For more information, visit http://www.trinity-health.org. You can also follow Trinity Health on LinkedIn.