Onsite Sterile Processing Supervisor — Lead Quality Safety

UPMC; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

UPMC Mercy is seeking a Full-Time Supervisor for Central Sterile Processing to lead the CSP team onsite, with weekends and holidays off and on-call needs as required. This role offers day-to-day supervision, ensures instrument processing quality, and supports patient safety initiatives.

The supervisor will coordinate decontamination, assembly, packaging, sterilization, and distribution while partnering with leadership to meet departmental and organizational goals.

Qualifications

• Supervisory leadership experience in Central Sterile Processing (CSP)
• Knowledge of sterilization, decontamination, and instrument handling
• Strong focus on patient safety and quality
• Ability to mentor staff and manage daily operations
• Familiarity with instrument tracking and inventory processes

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily CSP operations to ensure instruments are cleaned, decontaminated, assembled, sterilized, and distributed per standards.
• Partner with leadership to maintain quality, improve safety, and support goals.
• Supervise and coach CSP staff, schedule, and develop a competent team.
• Provide clear communication, prioritization, problem-solving, and accountability.
• Coordinate staff education to maintain certifications and promote growth.
• Mentor staff, promote collaboration, and maintain a respectful work environment.
• Assist with performance evaluations and ongoing development discussions.
• Utilize quality tools to improve workflow, safety, and efficiency.
• Support initiatives to reduce instrument errors and improve turnaround.
• Collaborate with OR and leadership on instrumentation needs and returns.
• Serve as a resource for instrument tracking and accurate inventory management.
• Maintain high levels of customer service with patients and colleagues.
• Be accessible within CSP and OR areas to troubleshoot operational concerns.
• Support goals related to quality, service, and cost containment.

Job description

UPMC Mercy is seeking a Full-Time Supervisor for Central Sterile Processing to lead the CSP team onsite, with weekends and holidays off and on-call needs as required. This role offers day-to-day supervision, ensures instrument processing quality, and supports patient safety initiatives.

The supervisor will coordinate decontamination, assembly, packaging, sterilization, and distribution while partnering with leadership to meet departmental and organizational goals.