Sterile Processing Leader — Lean Ops & Quality

University of Michigan; Brighton (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Michigan is seeking an experienced CSPD Supervisor to plan, coordinate, and supervise sterile instrument processing for the Central Sterile Processing Department. You will oversee daily operations across receiving, decontamination, cleaning, assembly, sterilization and distribution of instruments and packs.

Responsibilities include staff scheduling, quality adherence, performance coaching, and maintaining documentation.

Qualifications

• Current certification through CBSPD or HSPA.
• HS Diploma or equivalent.
• A minimum of three years of experience in sterile processing.
• Extensive knowledge of OR and clinical instrumentation.
• Demonstrated competency in Excel, Word and Outlook.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Creative thinking; analytical, problem solving and independent decision-making abilities.
• Organized, self-motivated, good communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Directs the daily supervision of all shift work (receiving, decontamination, cleaning, assembly, sterilization and distribution of surgical or procedural instruments and packs).
• Schedules staff assignments on a daily basis and assists CSPD manager with monthly scheduling.
• Ensures adherence to all quality systems, checks and measures.
• Assists manager with hiring, evaluation, counseling and termination of staff.
• Maintains professional communication with hospital staff and employees in writing and verbally.
• Maintains safety standards to comply with University, state and federal codes.
• Oversees employee productivity, attendance, and adherence to break times.
• Provides disciplinary action per policies and union agreements in consultation with CSPD Manager and HR.
• Manages timekeeping records and documentation according to institutional requirements.
• Supervises staff in accordance with collective bargaining agreements, policies, and procedures.
• Coordinates workflow between departments and resolves operating problems.
• Promotes Lean principles and ethical practice in all aspects of the work.
• Participates in committees, tasks forces and training sessions.
• Leads competency assessments and maintains educational/clinical files.
• Oversees safety and performance in sterilization processes and documentation.
• Monitors inventory and supplies; liaises with other departments to support patient care.
• Provides consultation, support and information gathering as needed.
• Performs other assigned tasks.

Skills

Sterile processing knowledge

Staff supervision

Excel

Word

Outlook

Verbal and written communication

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Education

HS Diploma or equivalent

Associate degree or higher

Tools

Instrument tracking software

Job description

The University of Michigan is seeking an experienced CSPD Supervisor to plan, coordinate, and supervise sterile instrument processing for the Central Sterile Processing Department. You will oversee daily operations across receiving, decontamination, cleaning, assembly, sterilization and distribution of instruments and packs.

Responsibilities include staff scheduling, quality adherence, performance coaching, and maintaining documentation.