Sterile Processing Lead - Elevate Safety & Compliance

Mental Health Association of Rochester; Champaign (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Mental Health Association of Rochester is seeking a Supervisory role to lead the sterile processing department, ensuring safe, high-quality patient care and compliance with regulatory standards. The role oversees daily operations, audits, and staff development to optimize workflows and instrument readiness.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong leadership, deep knowledge of sterile processing practices, and the ability to drive continuous improvement across clinical and operational teams.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership and team supervision skills.
• Working knowledge of sterile processing, sterilization principles, and quality/compliance requirements.
• Ability to audit processes, verify compliance, and drive continuous improvement.
• Excellent coordination skills across clinical and operational teams.
• Sound judgment in workforce planning and resource management.

Responsibilities

• Direct day-to-day sterile processing activities and ensure adherence to quality standards and regulatory requirements.
• Oversee staff training and competency, including ongoing development to maintain effective workflow.
• Conduct sterilization audits and manage daily process verification to ensure instruments and supplies are properly sterilized.
• Coordinate instrument and supply readiness with perioperative and materials management teams.
• Support departmental budgeting and assist with staffing and scheduling decisions.

Skills

Leadership

Sterile processing

Quality & compliance

Auditing

Team coordination

Workforce planning

Job description

Mental Health Association of Rochester is seeking a Supervisory role to lead the sterile processing department, ensuring safe, high-quality patient care and compliance with regulatory standards. The role oversees daily operations, audits, and staff development to optimize workflows and instrument readiness.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong leadership, deep knowledge of sterile processing practices, and the ability to drive continuous improvement across clinical and operational teams.