Sterile Processing Lead: SPD Operations Supervisor

Cincinnati Children's Office of Academic Affairs and Career Development; Liberty Township (OH); On-site; USD 57,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Cincinnati Children’s Office of Academic Affairs and Career Development is seeking an experienced Sterile Processing Supervisor to lead the SPD team at the Liberty Campus. The role ensures timely processing of sterile items and supplies for surgical and clinic procedures, while maintaining compliance with hospital standards.

The supervisor will manage daily staff assignments, timekeeping, and provide coaching and evaluations to ensure quality, efficiency, and adherence to regulatory

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 5+ years of related work experience.
• CRCST or CSPDT certification required.
• CHL or CSPM certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide on-time availability of supplies/instrumentation for surgical and clinic procedures and ensure timely processing of sterile items.
• Ensure SPD operations comply with regulatory and hospital standards and internal policies.
• Create or validate daily assignments for sterile processing staff.
• Supervise SPD staff in the absence of the SPD Manager.
• Lead staff meetings, ensure orientations for new hires, and provide coaching and feedback.
• Maintain morale and productivity; support retention and staff development.
• Ensure preceptors match staffing needs for new hires and monitor competency.
• Manage staffing, supplies, equipment, and instrumentation for cost-effective operations.
• Ensure policies/protocols for SPD are followed; contribute to policy updates.
• Maintain records per hospital and regulatory requirements; oversee preventive maintenance.
• Oversee instrument/equipment repair or replacement when needed.
• Monitor best practices to deliver high-quality SPD services.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of SPD requirements.

Skills

5+ years of experience

CRCST or CSPDT

CHL or CSPM preferred

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Cincinnati Children’s Office of Academic Affairs and Career Development is seeking an experienced Sterile Processing Supervisor to lead the SPD team at the Liberty Campus. The role ensures timely processing of sterile items and supplies for surgical and clinic procedures, while maintaining compliance with hospital standards.

The supervisor will manage daily staff assignments, timekeeping, and provide coaching and evaluations to ensure quality, efficiency, and adherence to regulatory