CPD Operations Supervisor - Quality & Sterilization

Penn Medicine; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Penn Medicine is seeking a supervising professional for Central Processing to lead CPD activities, ensure quality decontamination and distribution, and manage inventory with efficient service utilization. The role requires extensive CPD experience and formal credentials.

The candidate will supervise CPD/QA technicians, enforce policies, coordinate workload, monitor performance, and drive continuous improvement in safety and efficiency. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Current Central Service certification is required and/or Registered Surgical Technician credentials.
• Extensive experience in Central Service and Instrument Processing at the technician level or above.
• Baccalaureate Degree with courses in Management and/or Science Degree is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise CPD and QA technicians.
• Ensure compliance with Administrative and departmental policies.
• Prioritize workload for CPD.
• Enforce Infection Control, regulatory requirements.
• Monitor performance of CPD staff and systems.
• Use resources to meet productivity targets.
• Maintain and control CPD supplies and instrumentation.
• Collaborate on training goals with CPD Educator.
• Ensure mandatory education completion by staff.
• Ensure equipment is functioning and address malfunctions.
• Develop departmental performance improvements.
• Identify and implement cost containment with CPD Director.
• Ensure externs/students meet policies and education.
• Oversee quality control programs for safety.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Supervision

CPD coordination

Regulatory compliance

Team leadership

Process optimization

Education

Central Service certification / Registered Surgical Technician

Experience in Central Service / Instrument Processing

Bachelor’s degree with Management or Science courses (preferred)

Job description

Penn Medicine is seeking a supervising professional for Central Processing to lead CPD activities, ensure quality decontamination and distribution, and manage inventory with efficient service utilization. The role requires extensive CPD experience and formal credentials.

The candidate will supervise CPD/QA technicians, enforce policies, coordinate workload, monitor performance, and drive continuous improvement in safety and efficiency. Equal opportunity employer.