Sterile Processing Lead

Duke Careers; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Duke University Hospital in Durham, North Carolina, seeks a Sterile Processing Supervisor to oversee sterile processing staff, ensuring timely instrumentation readiness and adherence to infection control standards.

The role requires leadership experience, SPD expertise, and certification; you will supervise, train, and evaluate staff while coordinating with OR teams to maintain high-quality, efficient operations in a fast-paced hospital environment.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in a related field preferred; two years sterile processing leadership experience may substitute.
• Minimum of three years of experience as a Sterile Processing Technician, including at least one year in a leadership role.
• Current certification as a Sterile Processing Technician (CRCST, HSPA, or CBSPD).

Responsibilities

• Directly supervise sterile processing personnel during specified shifts, facilitating staff and departmental efficiencies while monitoring the daily operations of the department to ensure quality and productivity levels.
• Ensure compliance with infection control policies and standards (AAMI, AORN, Joint Commission).
• Act as a liaison between the OR and SPD, ensuring instrumentation readiness and supporting department customers.
• Assure sterile processing and decontamination meet quality standards and equipment is properly sterilized.
• Assist staff with performance improvement and staff development through supervision, orientation, and evaluations.

Skills

Staff supervision

Leadership

Customer service

Team building

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Associate's degree in related field preferred

Tools

SPM

Epic

Dove Tree

Job description

Duke University Hospital in Durham, North Carolina, seeks a Sterile Processing Supervisor to oversee sterile processing staff, ensuring timely instrumentation readiness and adherence to infection control standards.

The role requires leadership experience, SPD expertise, and certification; you will supervise, train, and evaluate staff while coordinating with OR teams to maintain high-quality, efficient operations in a fast-paced hospital environment.