Sterile Processing Supervisor

Ascension; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

403(b) retirement

PTO and holidays

Tuition assistance

Professional development

Employee assistance program

Parental leave

Job summary

Ascension Saint Thomas West in Nashville, TN is seeking a Sterile Processing leader. You’ll oversee decontamination, assembly and sterilization of surgical instruments in line with AAMI standards, ensuring uncompromised quality and patient safety.

Responsibilities include preparing surgical case carts, tracking workflow metrics, and driving continuous improvement. You’ll lead end-to-end talent development from hiring and onboarding to daily direction, performance reviews and mentorship to grow a

Qualifications

• Central Service Tech certs (CBSPD or HSPA) required within 12 months of hire/transfer.
• Education: HS equiv with experience or an associate/technical degree with experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee decontamination, assembly and sterilization per AAMI standards.
• Prepare surgical case carts with accurate inventory per local standards.
• Evaluate QA findings and track workflow metrics for improvement.
• Lead end-to-end talent development from hiring to mentorship.

Skills

Team leadership

Quality assurance

Operational excellence

Staff development

Education

High School equivalency + 2 yrs exp

Associate/Technical degree + 1 yr exp

5 yrs cum. job-specific exp

Job description

Your future role at a glance

• Location: Nashville, TN
• Facility: Ascension Saint Thomas West
• Department: Sterile Processing
• Schedule: Day | Full-time

How you’ll make an impact in this role

• Drive Operational Excellence: Oversee the decontamination, assembly, and sterilization of surgical instruments in strict alignment with AAMI standards to guarantee uncompromised quality and patient safety.
• Streamline Surgical Prep: Manage and complete the accurate preparation of all surgical case carts, following local inventory standards to ensure surgical teams have precisely what they need, when they need it.
• Elevate Quality & Performance: Evaluate quality assurance findings, track workflow metrics, and coach your team toward continuous improvement and outstanding audit outcomes.
• Champion & Grow Your Team: Lead end-to-end talent developmentâfrom hiring and onboarding to daily direction, performance evaluation, and ongoing professional mentorship.

What Minimum Requirements You’ll Need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

One Or More Of The Following Credential(s) Required

• 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.
• 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.

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.

Benefits that help you thrive

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
• Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
• Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
• Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
• Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Equal employment opportunity employer

Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.

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