Sterile Processing Lead — OR Ops & Compliance

County of Santa Clara; California; On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

County of Santa Clara is seeking a Sterile Processing Supervisor to oversee decontamination, set assembly/preparation, and sterilization of reusable medical equipment across shifts. Certification in CBSPD or IAHCSMM is required, along with at least three years of related experience and a high school diploma.

The role involves supervising staff, ensuring compliance with Joint Commission, OSHA, Title 22, and other regulatory standards, and coordinating case cart workflows.

Qualifications

• Certification in sterile processing techniques CBSPD or IAHCSMM is required.
• Three (3) years of full-time experience in receiving, sorting, cleaning, disinfecting, assembling, preparing, sterilizing, storing, and issuing medical/surgical supplies and equipment.
• Possession of a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to travel to alternate locations and maintain certification as required.

Responsibilities

• Supervises, plans, assigns, coordinates, evaluates, and reviews the activities of assigned sterile processing staff.
• Selects, trains, and evaluates the work of subordinate staff.
• Monitors and manages safe and efficient practices for decontamination, set assembly/preparation, and sterilization of instruments and equipment.
• Reviews case cart requisitions for accuracy and coordinates transfer of completed case carts to necessary areas.
• Provides direct and effective supervision to ensure timely delivery of clean and/or sterile instrumentation and medical equipment.
• Maintains adequate department staffing levels to ensure daily operation services to the Operating Rooms.
• Monitors, maintains, and records all department quality assurance system activities in accordance with policies and requirements.
• Collaborates with medical staff to evaluate changes to policies and procedures and implements appropriate systems.
• Monitors inventory levels to ensure adequate supplies, preventing waste and controlling costs.
• May be assigned as a Disaster Service Worker (DSW).
• Performs other related duties, as required.

Skills

Sterile processing

Infection control

Regulatory compliance

Supervision

Inventory management

Written and oral communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Common computer systems and applications

Job description

County of Santa Clara is seeking a Sterile Processing Supervisor to oversee decontamination, set assembly/preparation, and sterilization of reusable medical equipment across shifts. Certification in CBSPD or IAHCSMM is required, along with at least three years of related experience and a high school diploma.

The role involves supervising staff, ensuring compliance with Joint Commission, OSHA, Title 22, and other regulatory standards, and coordinating case cart workflows.