Sterile Processing Supervisor

Trinity Health; Muskegon (MI); On-site; USD 54,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Trinity Health in Muskegon, MI is seeking a Sterile Processing Supervisor to lead education for colleagues, trainees and new hires while coordinating OR instrumentation and case cart needs.

The role oversees shift operations, coordinates scheduling and staff, and drives process improvements in sterilization and disinfection to support OR efficiency and patient care.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent is required.
• Certification in Central Sterile Processing completed.
• Graduate from a sterile processing program preferred.
• Membership in Central Sterile Processing Professional Organization preferred.

Responsibilities

• Communicates and collaborates with Surgery regarding OR instrumentation and case cart needs.
• Reviews daily schedule for coordination of instrumentation needs.
• Oversees shift operations and resolves problems.
• Facilitates scheduling, staffing and daily adjustments based on department needs.
• Coordinates cleaning, processing and sterilization of instrumentation.
• Develops daily, monthly and/or yearly measurable goals.

Skills

Team coordination

Staff supervision

Education & training

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Certification in Central Sterile Processing

Graduate from a sterile processing program

Membership in Central Sterile Processing Professional Organization

Job description

Employment Type: Full time Shift: Evening Shift Description:

Position Title: Sterile Processing Supervisor

• 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.

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.