Sterile Processing Lead - Hospital OR Support & Compliance

Next Move Healthcare; New York (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance may be available

Job summary

Next Move Healthcare seeks a Sterile Processing Supervisor to oversee 8–10 technicians at a high-volume hospital account in Bellevue, NY. The role collaborates with another Supervisor and Account Manager to ensure top-tier sterile processing and surgical support services.

The ideal candidate has strong sterile processing knowledge, hands-on leadership, and the ability to build productive relationships with hospital leadership and OR teams. CRCST is required and CER is preferred.

Qualifications

• CRCST certification is required.
• CER certification preferred.
• 3–5 years of experience in an Operating Room and/or Sterile Processing environment.
• Frontline supervisory or leadership experience.
• High school diploma or GED; associate or bachelor's degree preferred.
• Strong communication, organization, problem-solving, and customer service skills.
• Must reside within approximately 30 miles of Bellevue or be willing to relocate to the area.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, train, schedule, and support a team of sterile processing technicians.
• Oversee decontamination, inspection, assembly, wrapping, and sterilization processes.
• Ensure proper handling, maintenance, and reprocessing of surgical instruments, scopes, and equipment.
• Monitor employee performance, timekeeping, overtime, compliance, and quality standards.
• Assist with operating room support, equipment readiness, and post-procedure turnover as needed.
• Maintain appropriate inventory levels and coordinate equipment repairs and supply needs.
• Serve as a key point of contact for hospital leadership and OR staff.
• Conduct team meetings, performance evaluations, coaching, and corrective action as necessary.
• Ensure compliance with facility requirements, manufacturer guidelines, and sterile processing standards.
• Support rotational coverage as needed, including weekdays, weekends, and holidays.

Skills

CRCST certification

CER certification

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate or Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Next Move Healthcare seeks a Sterile Processing Supervisor to oversee 8–10 technicians at a high-volume hospital account in Bellevue, NY. The role collaborates with another Supervisor and Account Manager to ensure top-tier sterile processing and surgical support services.

The ideal candidate has strong sterile processing knowledge, hands-on leadership, and the ability to build productive relationships with hospital leadership and OR teams. CRCST is required and CER is preferred.