Sterile Processing Lead - OR Readiness & Efficiency

Duke Clinical Research Institute; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Duke University Hospital in Durham, NC seeks a Sterile Processing Supervisor to lead daily SPD operations, ensuring instrument readiness and adherence to infection control standards. You will supervise staff, coordinate scheduling, training, and performance development while partnering with OR teams to maintain quality and efficiency.

The role requires at least three years as a Sterile Processing Technician with leadership experience, strong communication, and a solid understanding of regulatory

Qualifications

• Minimum three years as a Sterile Processing Technician with leadership experience.
• Strong knowledge of infection control and regulatory standards.
• Excellent communication, teamwork and problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Schedules and supervises assigned staff to ensure smooth SPD workflow.
• Ensures instrumentation is ready on time and compliant with standards.
• Mentors staff, conducts evaluations and supports development.
• Coordinates with OR and ancillary departents to optimize processes.
• Maintains inventory, ordering, and cost-control targets.

Skills

Leadership

Infection control

Sterile processing

Staff supervision

Communication skills

Education

Associate's degree

Leadership substitution

Tools

SPM

Epic

Dove Tree

Job description

Duke University Hospital in Durham, NC seeks a Sterile Processing Supervisor to lead daily SPD operations, ensuring instrument readiness and adherence to infection control standards. You will supervise staff, coordinate scheduling, training, and performance development while partnering with OR teams to maintain quality and efficiency.

The role requires at least three years as a Sterile Processing Technician with leadership experience, strong communication, and a solid understanding of regulatory