Certified Sterile Processing Supervisor

Ascension Health; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 54,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health coverage

Retirement plan with employer match

Paid time off and holidays

Tuition reimbursement and professional

Job summary

Ascension St. John Medical Center in Tulsa, OK is seeking a Sterile Processing Supervisor to lead the day shift. The role focuses on supervising the decontamination, assembly, and sterilization processes while maintaining safety and compliance with industry standards.

The supervisor will drive quality, manage scheduling, and mentor staff to foster professional growth within a Catholic health system committed to service and patient care.

Qualifications

• Supervisory experience in a sterile processing or OR support setting.
• Ability to lead a team to meet safety and quality standards (AAMI/CBSPD guidance).
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the sterile processing team with direct supervision and daily coaching.
• Oversee decontamination, assembly, and sterilization processes per industry standards.
• Ensure case carts are prepared, stocked, and delivered on time for procedures.
• Monitor quality audits and metrics, providing feedback to improve outcomes.
• Recruit, onboard, and develop staff within the department.

Skills

Leadership

Team building

Quality control

Operations oversight

Education

Associate degree

Job description

Your future role at a glance

Location: Tulsa, OK

Facility: Ascension St. John Medical Center

Department/Specialty: Sterile Processing

Schedule: Full-time day shift, Monday through Friday, 6:30am-3:00pm

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 97,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you’ll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Benefits that help you thrive

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options

• Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance

• Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays

• Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning

• Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources

• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits

• Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

How you’ll make an impact in this role

• Lead and empower the sterile processing team by providing direct supervision, coaching, and daily support to ensure seamless adherence to safety guidelines and quality standards.

• Master surgical instrument readiness by overseeing decontamination, assembly, and sterilization processes aligned with top-tier AAMI industry standards to protect patient safety in the operating room.

• Optimize surgical case preparation by ensuring all case carts are accurately prepared, fully stocked, and delivered on time for scheduled procedures.

• Drive quality and workflow excellence by monitoring regular quality assurance audits, tracking performance metrics, and delivering constructive feedback to elevate team outcomes.

• Build and mentor a high-performing team through active recruitment, comprehensive onboarding, continuous skill development, and performance evaluations.

What minimum requirements you’ll need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• One or more of the following required:

• Central Service Tech specializing in Sterile Processing credentialed from the Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD) obtained within 12 Months (1 year) of hire date orjob transfer date.

• Central Service Tech specializing in Sterile Processing credentialed from the Healthcare Sterile Processing Association obtained within 12 Months (1 year) of hire date or job transfer date.

• Associates hired or transferred into the role prior to 12/26/21 can be credentialed as a CentralService Tech or Surgical Tech. Associates hired or transferred into the role after 12/26/21 must becredentialed as a Central Service Tech through Certification Board for Sterile Processing andDistribution (CBSPD) or International Association of Healthcare Central Service Material Management (IAHCSMM).

Education:

• High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Technical degree with 1 year of experience OR 5 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.

Equal employment opportunity employer

Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12.pdf) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRightsSp6.12.pdf) poster.

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