Central Supply Sterile Processing Supervisor

University of Michigan; Ann Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time off

Two-for-one retirement matching

Comprehensive health insurance

Life insurance

Work-life programs

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

University of Michigan is seeking a Supervisor to oversee the afternoon central sterilization staff, ensuring efficient instrument processing and addressing staffing needs. You will assist the manager with hiring, performance evaluations, and counseling while coordinating workflow across departments to resolve operational challenges.

You will direct the entire instrument handling process from receiving through distribution, maintain safety standards, and ensure sterilization parameters are met

Qualifications

• Three years of supervisory experience in a health care environment that includes staffing issues and follow-through.
• Creative thinking, analytical and problem-solving skills, independent decision-making.
• Strong operational and clinical skills in central processing and the ability to handle emergent situations calmly.

Responsibilities

• Supervise central sterilization, dispensing and dental assistants and monitor instrument processing.
• Coordinate workflow between departments and resolve operating issues.
• Direct supervision of receiving, decontamination, cleaning, assembly, sterilization and distribution of instruments and packs.
• Monitor and maintain department inventory and supplies, and collaborate with other departments to support patient care.
• Load damaged goods for repair and assist with damaged instruments including blocks and cassette replacement.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Independent decision-making

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Certified Registered Central Service Technician certification

Job description

Job Summary

The Supervisor oversees the afternoon central sterilization staff, ensures effective instrument processing, and addresses staffing issues. This role includes assisting the manager with hiring, evaluations, counseling, and terminations while coordinating workflow and services across departments to resolve operational challenges. This position directs the entire instrument handling process, including receiving, decontaminating, cleaning, assembling, sterilizing, and distributing surgical instruments and packs. You'll prepare and support daily activities, aid dispensing staff with pre-orders, monitor inventory levels, and manage supplies ordering. The role also addresses damaged instruments and barcoding issues, ensuring efficient repair processes. You'll maintain safety standards to ensure adherence to quality systems and documentation related to sterilization. The Supervisor will secure the dispensing and central sterilization units and promote a safe work environment. The position ensures that all sterilization parameters are met, guaranteeing the safety and readiness of instruments for use.

Responsibilities

• Supervise central sterilization, dispensing and dental assistants, monitor instrument processing and resolve any staffing concerns.


• Coordinate workflow between departments.


• Assist in the resolution of operating issues.


• Direct supervision (receiving, decontamination, cleaning, assembly, sterilization and distribution of surgical, procedural instruments and packages).


• Monitor and maintain department inventory and supplies.


• Collaborate with and act as a liaison with other departments to support and facilitate safe and effective patient care.


• Assist dispensing staff in assembling pre-orders when needed.


• Review inventory and order supplies.


• Load damaged goods for repair.


• Assist with damaged or broken instruments including bur blocks, cassette replacement, etc.


• Maintain safety standards to assure compliance.


• Assure adherence to all quality systems, checks, and measures.


• Monitor and maintain sterilization documentation.


• Prepare and assist with daily operations.


• Assure dispensing and central sterilization units are appropriately secured.


• Demonstrate flexibility.


• Maintain confidentiality.


• Integrate ethical principles, professional standards, and evidence-based practice in all aspects.


• Promote a safe and healthy work environment.


• Assure parameters of sterilization are met and instruments are safe for use.

Required Qualifications

• Certified Registered Central Service Technician certification


• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience


• 3 years of supervisory experience in a health care environment that includes facilitating personnel issues, considerable experience providing high-level support with attention to detail and follow-through


• Creative thinking, analytical, problem-solving skills, independent decision-making abilities, self-direction, organized, self-motivated, excellent communication and interpersonal skills


• Strong operational and clinical skills in central processing with the proven ability to address difficult/emergent situations in a professional and confident manner

Why Work at Michigan?

Benefits

The School of Dentistry is consistently ranked as the #1 dental school in the United States and the world. We embrace diversity in many forms and champion diversity of thought and culture. Our Mission, core values, and additional information about our school can be found on our website. The University of Michigan also offers comprehensive benefits to help you stay well and to support you as you plan for a secure future. Benefits include:

• Generous paid time off for vacations, holidays, sick time, season days, and paid parental leave.


• A retirement plan that provides two-for-one matching contributions after the first year of employment.


• Many choices for comprehensive health insurance


• Life insurance


• Work-life programs to strengthen a workplace culture that supports personal and family life, including child care, elder care, lactation resources, and mental and emotional health services.


• Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses

Modes of Work

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.

Additional Information

We are committed to maintaining a safe and healthy work environment for everyone. As part of the onboarding process, all candidates are required to submit their immunization records to Occupational Health Services (OHS) prior to their appointment start date to verify their immunization status. The process includes completing a two-step TB test for all new hires and providing proof of Hepatitis B immunization for clinic-facing roles. Additional immunizations may be necessary based on public health guidance or specific job responsibilities.

Background Screening

The University of Michigan conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background checks. Background checks are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

Application Deadline

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended.

U-M EEO Statement

The University of Michigan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.