Sterile Processing Lead — Team & Operations

Trinity Health MI; Livonia (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Sterile Processing Supervisor at Trinity Health Livonia Hospital in Livonia, MI leads the Central Sterile Processing department, plans daily activities, and ensures sterilization and processing of equipment to support surgical procedures. This role requires current Sterile Processing certification, leadership experience, and strong knowledge of sterilization processes and infection prevention.

The supervisor will mentor staff, monitor compliance, and collaborate with OR leadership to

Qualifications

• Current Sterile Processing certification required.
• Previous Sterile Processing experience, including leadership or supervisory responsibilities, preferred.
• Strong knowledge of sterilization processes, surgical instrumentation, infection prevention standards, and supply chain operations.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and team leadership skills.
• Commitment to ongoing professional education and certification requirements.
• Associate's degree in health care or science-related field, or equivalent combination of education and work experience.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, schedule, and coordinate daily activities of Sterile Processing staff to ensure effective workflow and adequate staffing coverage.
• Oversee instrument processing, sterilization systems, case cart preparation, and supply management to support surgical procedures.
• Monitor sterilization records, conduct audits, and ensure compliance with department, regulatory, and accreditation standards.
• Provide leadership in staff training, performance management, coaching, and professional development.
• Collaborate with Operating Room leadership and surgical teams to resolve instrumentation and case cart issues and ensure operational readiness.
• Assist with budget planning, inventory management, cost containment initiatives, and equipment evaluations.
• Communicate policies, procedures, and best practices while promoting a culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
• Serve as a resource and liaison for Sterile Processing operations to support 24/7 departmental needs.

Skills

Sterile Processing

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Infection prevention knowledge

Education

Associate's degree in health care or science

Job description

The Sterile Processing Supervisor at Trinity Health Livonia Hospital in Livonia, MI leads the Central Sterile Processing department, plans daily activities, and ensures sterilization and processing of equipment to support surgical procedures. This role requires current Sterile Processing certification, leadership experience, and strong knowledge of sterilization processes and infection prevention.

The supervisor will mentor staff, monitor compliance, and collaborate with OR leadership to