Sterile Processing Supervisor

IHA; Muskegon (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

IHA is seeking a Sterile Processing Supervisor to support education among colleagues, trainees and new hires, and to cover supervisors when needed. The role involves coordinating OR instrumentation needs, ensuring sterilization workflows, and driving daily operational efficiency on an evening shift.

The candidate will liaise with Surgery, supervise staff, and advance process improvements while maintaining safe, compliant sterile processing practices in a full-time, on-site capacity.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• 2 years of experience in Sterile Processing department.
• Certification in Central Sterile Processing.

Responsibilities

• Communicates and collaborates with Surgery regarding OR instrumentation, case cart needs and proactively reviews the daily schedule for coordination of instrumentation needs.
• Contributes to the OR efficiency by understanding concepts and principles of sterilization and disinfection and identifying process improvement initiatives.
• Oversees shift operations and resolves problems.
• Facilitates scheduling, staffing and daily adjustments based on department needs and coordinates the daily assignment work to staff.
• Facilitates workflow of department and instrumentation turnover by coordinating cleaning, processing and sterilization of instrumentation as needed.
• Develops daily, monthly and/or yearly measurable goals.

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

2 years of experience in Sterile Processing department

Certification in Central Sterile Processing

Job description

• Typical hours 1p-9:30p ; variable
• No working weekends or holidays unless we have a special project and would rotate resource call with the other supervisors
• Primary function is to support education of all colleagues, trainees and new hire orientees. Will also cover other supervisors when off on PTO as needed.

Employment Type

Full time

Shift

Evening Shift

Description

Communicates and collaborates with Surgery regarding Operating Room (OR) instrumentation, case cart needs and proactively reviews the daily schedule for coordination of instrumentation needs.

Position Title: Sterile Processing Supervisor

Position Summary

Communicates and collaborates with Surgery regarding Operating Room (OR) instrumentation, case cart needs and proactively reviews the daily schedule for coordination of instrumentation needs.

What You Will Need

• High School diploma or equivalent
• 2 years of experience in Sterile Processing department
• Certification in Central Sterile Processing

Preferred

• Graduate from a sterile processing program
• Membership in Central Sterile Processing Professional Organization

What You Will Do

• Communicates and collaborates with Surgery regarding OR instrumentation, case cart needs and proactively reviews the daily schedule for coordination of instrumentation needs.
• Contributes to the OR efficiency by understanding concepts and principles of sterilization and disinfection and identifying process improvement initiatives.
• Oversees shift operations and resolves problems.
• Facilitates scheduling, staffing and daily adjustments based on department needs and coordinates the daily assignment work to staff.
• Facilitates workflow of department and instrumentation turnover by coordinating cleaning, processing and sterilization of instrumentation as needed.
• Develops daily, monthly and/or yearly measurable goals.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.