Sterile Processing Lead & OR Operations Supervisor

UChicago Medicine; Illinois; On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

UChicago Medicine is seeking a Central Sterile Processing Supervisor to maintain CSP operations. The role involves scheduling, directing staff, and ensuring decontamination, sterilization and storage areas meet regulatory standards. Proficiency with the SPM inventory system and independent judgment are required.

The supervisor will ensure equipment readiness, audit instrument sets, and communicate issues to management while supporting department goals and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Requires leadership experience in a surgical environment.
• Knowledge of OR instrumentation and medical terminology is essential.
• Must have basic computer skills and be proficient with sterilization modalities.

Responsibilities

• Supervise staff assembling and processing instrument sets, trays, and case carts.
• Direct and communicate assignments across CSP areas.
• Organize activities according to OR schedule priorities.

Skills

Leadership experience

OR instrumentation

Medical terminology

Basic computer skills

Education

Associate or Bachelor degree preferred

Tools

SPM inventory management system

Job description

UChicago Medicine is seeking a Central Sterile Processing Supervisor to maintain CSP operations. The role involves scheduling, directing staff, and ensuring decontamination, sterilization and storage areas meet regulatory standards. Proficiency with the SPM inventory system and independent judgment are required.

The supervisor will ensure equipment readiness, audit instrument sets, and communicate issues to management while supporting department goals and quality standards.