SPD Supervisor - MOP Sterile Processing Hillcrest - 141537

UC San Diego Health; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 74,000 - 131,000; Full time

Job summary

UC San Diego Health in Hillcrest seeks an experienced SPD Supervisor to oversee sterile processing staff, ensure timely tray readiness for OR cases, and coordinate with OR teams. You will supervise, train, and schedule an SPD crew while driving quality, efficiency, and ongoing process improvements in a six-floor hospital environment.

The role requires strong leadership, extensive SPD experience, and the ability to manage competing priorities, with preferred CRCST certification.

Qualifications

• Seven or more years SPD experience, or a Bachelor’s in business/healthcare admin plus three years SPD experience.
• Proven ability to supervise staff, assign work, manage complex workflows and priorities.

Responsibilities

• Supervises and schedules the daily activities of central sterile staff, overseeing quality and productivity.
• Trains subordinates on sterile processing procedures with daily guidance.
• Develops unit schedules to meet supply and service needs; advises on process improvements.
• Oversees central sterile supply inventory and routine maintenance and calibration of equipment.
• Identifies and troubleshoots equipment performance issues and determines service needs.
• Contributes to departmental processes and decision-making on hiring, promotions, and discipline.

Skills

Leadership

Staff supervision

Scheduling

Education

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

CRCST certification (preferred)

Job description

DESCRIPTION

Located in Hillcrest, the McGrath Outpatient Pavilion is a state-of-the-art, 250,000-square-foot medical facility designed to meet the growing healthcare needs of our region. Spanning six floors, this advanced facility is home to key clinical programs and offers specialized diagnostic, treatment, and surgical services. With a strong emphasis on cancer care, we are committed to delivering world-class medical services in a patient-centered environment.

The Hillcrest MOP 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.

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

Factors in determining the appropriate compensation for a role include experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The Hiring Pay Scale referenced in the job posting is the budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position. The Annual Full Pay Range may be broader than what the University anticipates to pay for this position, based on internal equity, budget, and collective bargaining agreements (when applicable).