Sterile Processing Supervisor

St. Vincent’s Health System; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 67,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Birmingham seeks a Sterile Processing Supervisor to oversee the sterilization process and manage a team in compliance with healthcare standards. Candidates should possess necessary licensure for sterile processing and relevant experience to ensure high-quality compliance and staff training.

Benefits

Generous paid time off

Paid parental leave

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Associate Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Licensure in Central Service Tech required within 12 months.
• 2 years experience for High School diploma or 1 year with Associate's degree.
• Management of sterile processing operations.

Responsibilities

• Supervise sterile processing associates and ensure adherence to standards.
• Oversee decontamination and sterilization of surgical instruments.
• Conduct hiring, training, and evaluation of staff.

Skills

Supervision

Quality Assurance

Inventory Management

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Associate's degree or Technical degree

Job description

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• Schedule Evenings; Monday - Friday; 100 p.m. - 930 p.m.
• Hospital UAB St Vincent's - Birmingham
• Benefits for eligible positions include generous paid time off, paid parental leave, Associate Assistance Program, Tuition Reimbursement Program, and more
  
  
  

• Department Main Sterile Processing
• Schedule Evenings; Monday - Friday; 100 p.m. - 930 p.m.
• Hospital UAB St Vincent's - Birmingham
• Benefits for eligible positions include generous paid time off, paid parental leave, Associate Assistance Program, Tuition Reimbursement Program, and more
  
  
  

Supervise daily activities of the sterile processing associates to ensure adherence to local policies, procedures, and guidelines/standards from regulatory agencies.

• Oversee decontamination, assembly and sterilization of surgical instruments using Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation (AAMI) standards.
• Oversee and complete preparation of all case carts as required by following local inventory standards.
• Evaluate and document quality assurance program findings and coaches team toward improving regular audit outcomes. Focus on productivity standards and quality workflow metrics.
• Conduct hiring, training, directing, development and evaluation of staff.
  
  
  

Licensure / Certification / Registration

• One or more of the following required
• Central Service Tech specializing in Sterile Processing credentialed from the Healthcare Sterile Processing Association obtained within 12 Months (1 year) of hire date or job transfer date.
• Central Service Tech specializing in Sterile Processing credentialed from the Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD) obtained within 12 Months (1 year) of hire date or job transfer date.
  

Education

• High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Technical degree with 1 year of experience OR 5 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.
  
  
  

No additional preferences.

UAB St. Vincent’s, a proud part of UAB Medicine, is a trusted provider of health care, serving Alabama for more than 125 years. With five hospitals and numerous clinics, we're a health care community deeply rooted in compassion, service, and respect for all, guided by the rich legacy of the St. Vincent’s name. We're committed to extending kindness and personalized care to patients, their families, and each other. We address the physical, psychological, social, and spiritual needs of our patients. We believe in the power of teamwork and unity, and foster a collaborative spirit among our more than 4,800 employees. As one of Alabama’s best hospitals as recognized by U.S. News & World Report, improving the health and lives of those we serve is at the heart of our mission. Join us in continuing our legacy of service and healing in central Alabama, where we can make a lasting impact together.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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