HC SPD Supervisor - Hillcrest Sterile Processing - 141537

University of California San Diego; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 74,000 - 131,000; Full time

Job summary

University of California San Diego Health is seeking a HC SPD Supervisor to lead the Hillcrest Sterile Processing team and ensure timely, compliant sterile processing procedures. The role coordinates OR trays, staff, and equipment, with a PM 1430–2300 schedule and on-site work at Hillcrest.

The candidate will have substantial SPD leadership experience and may hold CRCST/CBSPD certifications; the job requires managing throughput, quality, and personnel matters within a hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Seven (7) years of related SPD experience, education/training, OR a Bachelor's Degree in business, healthcare administration or related area plus three (3) years of relevant SPD experience/training.
• Demonstrated ability to supervise staff, assign work, manage complex workflows, and competing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Supervises and schedules the daily activities of subordinate central sterile staff overseeing work quality and productivity.
• Trains subordinates on sterile processing procedures and provides daily guidance and direction.
• Develops unit schedule ensuring staffing meets supply and service needs. Consults with management on daily operations, providing input on process productivity and quality improvements.
• Oversees central sterile supply inventory and routine maintenance and calibration of equipment and instruments.
• Identifies and troubleshoots equipment performance issues determining need for service and/or repairs.
• Participates in creating, updating, modifying, and improving departmental processes and operational infrastructure. Participates in decision-making on hiring, promotions, increases, discipline, and other personnel matters.

Skills

SPD experience

Supervisory experience

Staff scheduling

Education

Bachelor's Degree in business, healthcare administration or related area

Job description

Payroll Title: CTRL STERILE SUPV 1

Department: Hillcrest Sterile Processing

Hiring Pay Scale: $35.34 - $62.84 / Hour

Worksite: Hillcrest

Appointment Type: Career

Appointment Percent: 100%

Union: Uncovered

Total Openings: 1

Work Schedule: Eves, 8-Hour Shifts, Mon-Fri

#141537 HC SPD Supervisor - Hillcrest Sterile Processing

Extended Deadline: Fri 10/16/2026

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DESCRIPTION

The HC SPD Supervisor applies knowledge, skill, and experience in SPD to supervise activities of sterile processing technicians and other support staff performing routine sterile processing procedures. Coordinates schedules and assigns work. Ensures assignments are completed and timelines are met. Responsible for work quality ensuring sterile processing protocols are followed. Provides input to management on personnel issues and daily operations.

SPD supervisors are responsible for working with the OR and Surgeons directly ensuring the trays are ready to go for cases and troubleshooting any issues with OR rooms. They ensure SPD is staying on track in getting the priority trays done and communicating to case pickers as well as OR about any tray or equipment issues in SPD. They keep staff on track for cleaning, decontamination and sterilization of instruments and for the cleaning of flexible endoscopes and support the instrument needs for the OR and for all other modalities in the hospital and outside clinics.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervises and schedules the daily activities of subordinate central sterile staff overseeing work quality and productivity.
• Trains subordinates on sterile processing procedures and provides daily guidance and direction.
• Develops unit schedule ensuring staffing meets supply and service needs. Consults with management on daily operations, providing input on process productivity and quality improvements.
• Oversees central sterile supply inventory and routine maintenance and calibration of equipment and instruments.
• Identifies and troubleshoots equipment performance issues determining need for service and/or repairs.
• Participates in creating, updating, modifying, and improving departmental processes and operational infrastructure. Participates in decision-making on hiring, promotions, increases, discipline, and other personnel matters.

The qualifications for this requisition has been slightly modified as of 9-25-2026.

The schedule for this job opening has been changed to a PM shift, 1430-2300, Monday to Friday with on-call weekend requirements. The schedule details will be discussed with the final candidate during the final interview phase of the recruitment.

The working title location for this requisition has been slightly modified as of 10-9-2026.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Seven (7) years of related SPD experience, education/training, OR a Bachelor's Degree in business, healthcare administration or related area plus three (3) years of relevant SPD experience/training.
• Demonstrated ability to supervise staff, assign work, manage complex workflows, and competing priorities.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• SPD experience at a Trauma Center.
• One (1+) year or more of recent supervisory or management experience and/or 3 years SPD Lead experience.
• Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) certification or Certification Board for Sterile Processing Department (CBSPD) certification.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

• Must be able to work various hours and locations based on business needs.
• Employment is subject to a criminal background check and pre-employment physical.

Pay Transparency Act

Annual Full Pay Range: $73,800 - $131,200 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%)

Hourly Equivalent: $35.34 - $62.84

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