SPD ~ Supervisor, Liberty

CO00 Children's Hospital Medical Center; Liberty (LA); On-site; USD 57,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center seeks an experienced Sterile Processing Department (SPD) leader at the Liberty Campus to oversee operations, staff supervision, and resource management. You will ensure timely processing of sterile items, coordinate with perioperative and clinic leaders, and supervise assignments and evaluations.

Starting pay is commensurate with experience. Requires CRCST or CSPDT certification and a high school diploma with 5+ years in a related role; CHL or CSPM

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 5+ years of work experience in a related job discipline.
• Certification as either Certified Registered Central Supply Technician (CRCST), OR Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician (CSPDT) is required.
• Additional certification of either Certified Healthcare Leader (CHL), OR Certified Sterile Processing Management (CSPM) is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide on time availability of supplies/instrumentation for surgical and clinic procedures, ensure timely processing of sterile items and sterile supply availability according to PAR levels.
• Collaborate with SPD, Periop, Clinic leadership to ensure current processes reflect best practices for SPD activities.
• Create or validate daily assignments for sterile processing staff and supervise in absence of SPD Manager.
• Plan and supervise activities of SPD team and perioperative/clinic flow; lead staff meetings and support hiring/retention decisions.
• Maintain positive environment, ensure productivity, mentor staff, and guide annual evaluations and corrective actions.
• Manage staffing, supplies, equipment, and instrumentation; ensure policies/protocols are followed; maintain records per requirements.
• Demonstrate fiscal and operational accountability and stay updated on SPD requirements.

Skills

5+ years of related work experience

CRCST/CSPDT certification

CHL/CSPM certification preferred

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Primary Location Liberty Campus Department Liberty Central Sterilization Shift Day (United States of America) Schedule Full time Weekly Hours 40 FTE 1 Employee Status Regular

*Expected Starting Pay Range $56,846.40 - $72,488.00 *Starting pay is based on experience, skills, and equity; exceptions may apply for highly qualified candidates. Additional pay (e.g., shift, on‑call, or weekend differentials) and benefits may apply. Annual pay may vary based on FTE status.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Operational Leadership

Provide on time availability of supplies/instrumentation for surgical and clinic procedures, appropriate and timely processing of sterile items, sterile supply (soft goods) availability according to established PAR levels. Ensure that the operation of all sterile processing functions is performed in accordance to regulatory and hospital standards, and internal policy and procedure. Collaborate with others in SPD, Periop, Clinic leadership ensuring current processes are relevant and best practice as relates to SPD activities. Create or validate the daily assignments for sterile processing staff. Responsible for time keeping for their respective shift. Provide supervision in the absence of the SPD Manager.

Staff Supervision

Plans and supervises activities of Sterile Processing & Distribution (SPD) team and perioperative and clinic flow. Leads staff meetings and assures educational presentations are relevant to staff, participates in interviewing and recommendations for hire/retention. Ensures successful orientation for new hires; counsels staff; coaches and provides feedback to staff and completes and assists Manager/Director in completing annual evaluations and corrective action in a timely manner.

Staff Leadership

Maintains positive environment to assure morale supports retention of qualified staff & assures productivity measures are met. Assures preceptors skills match needs of new staff to ensure successful orientation for new hires; monitors staff competency standards on annual basis. Counsel's staff as warranted. Is available to assist staff in understanding rules, regulations and responsibilities of employment, managing their work time and encouraging their achievements.

Resource Management

Ensure efficient and cost effective resource management, including staffing, supplies, equipment, and instrumentation. Assures policies/protocols for activities in SPD are followed; provides input to protocol/policy formulation & revision as indicated. Validates record keeping in accord with hospital and regulatory agency requirements (JCAHO, OSHA). Manages timely preventive maintenance for instrumentation and equipment. Assists in management of instrument/equipment as relates to repair/replacement protocols. Monitors best practices to assure optimal quality is delivered in all functions/behaviors relevant to SPD.

Fiscal Responsibility

Demonstrates fiscal and operational accountability. Maintains current and up to date knowledge of SPD requirements.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 5+ years of work experience in a related job discipline
• Certification as either Certified Registered Central Supply Technician (CRCST), OR Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician (CSPDT) is required
• Additional certification of either Certified Healthcare Leader (CHL), OR Certified Sterile Processing Management (CSPM) is preferred

About Us

At Cincinnati Children's, we come to work with one goal: to make children’s health better. We believe in a holistic team approach, both in caring for patients and their families, and in advancing science and discovery. We strive to do better and find energy and inspiration in our shared purpose. If you want to be the best you can be, you can do it at Cincinnati Children's.

Cincinnati Children's is: Recognized by U.S. News & World Report as atop 10 best Children's Hospitals in the nation for more than 15 years Consistently among the top 3 Children's Hospitals for National Institutes of Health (NIH)Funding Recognized as one of America’s Best Large Employers (2025), America’s Best Employers for New Grads (2025) One of the nation'sAmerica’s Most Innovative Companiesas noted by Fortune Consistently certified as great place to work A Leading Disability Employeras noted by theNational Organization on Disability Magnet® designated for the fourth consecutive time by theAmerican Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) We Embrace Innovation—Together. We believe in empowering our teams with the tools that help us work smarter and care better. That’s why we support the responsible use of artificial intelligence. By encouraging innovation, we’re creating space for new ideas, better outcomes, and a stronger future—for all of us.

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Cincinnati Children's is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an environment of dignity and respect for all our employees, patients, and families. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, genetic information, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.

EEO/Veteran/Disability Cincinnati Children's is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an environment of dignity and respect for all our employees, patients, and families. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, genetic information, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.