Sterile Processing Supervisor

L.E. Cox Medical Centers; United States; On-site; USD 54,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Vision benefits

Dental benefits

Retirement with employer match

Job summary

CoxHealth is seeking a Sterile Processing Shift Supervisor to oversee daily SPD operations and ensure technicians follow department policies. You will monitor productivity and quality, and assist the SPD Manager with budget monitoring.

Ideal candidates have CRCST or CBSPD certification, 9 months SPD or Surgery experience, and strong communication skills. CoxHealth offers a mission-driven environment with growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Required: 9 months experience in SPD or Surgery
• Preferred: 2 years’ experience in SPD or Surgery
• CRCST or CBSPD certification; CHL must be obtained within 2 years of hire

Responsibilities

• Monitor daily SPD operations and ensure policy adherence
• Ensure technician productivity and product quality
• Assist SPD Manager with budget monitoring and planning
• Troubleshoot safety, instrument and equipment issues
• Maintain rapport with medical staff and other departments

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Multitasking

Safety compliance

Medical terminology

Education

Graduate from School of Surgical Technology

Tools

MS Office

Inventory management systems

Job description

Facility: CoxHealth South: 3801 S National Ave, Springfield, Missouri, United States of America, 65807 Department: 1064 Sterile Processing South Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Hours: Hours 6:00am-2:30pm Work Shift: Day Shift (United States of America) CoxHealth is a leading healthcare system serving 25 counties across southwest Missouri and northern Arkansas. The organization includes six hospitals, 5 ERs, and over 80 clinics. CoxHealth has earned the following honors for workplace excellence: Named one of Modern Healthcare’s Best Places to work five times. Named one of America’s Greatest Workplaces, Greatest Workplaces in Healthcare (2025, 2026), Greatest Workplaces for Women (2023, 2024), and Greatest Workplaces for Diversity (2024) by Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group. Acknowledged by Forbes as one of the Best Employers for New Grads. Healthcare Innovation's Top Companies to Work for in Healthcare (2025).

Benefits

• Medical, Vision, Dental, Retirement with Employer Match and more (20+ hrs/week) For a comprehensive list of benefits, please click here: Benefits | CoxHealth

Job Description

Under the direction of the Sterile Processing Department (SPD) Manager the Sterile Processing Shift Supervisor monitors daily operations in the SPD department, ensuring that technicians are trained in and abide by all departmental policies and procedures. Monitors productivity and quality of product of individual employees and of an assigned shift. Assists SPD Manager with budget monitoring. Participates with SPD Manager in planning for future needs and project implementation related to personnel, program development, instrumentation, equipment, interdepartmental relationships and department goals. Assesses and troubleshoots safety, instrument and equipment issues. Establishes and maintains professional rapport with medical, nursing and other staff. Assumes responsibilities for department as a whole in the absence of the SPD Manager.

Education

• Preferred: Graduate from a School of Surgical Technology

Experience

• Required: 9 months experience in SPD or Surgery
• Preferred: 2 Years’ experience in SPD or Surgery

Skills

• Excellent communication skills, verbal and written
• Detailed knowledge of department policies and procedures and outside regulatory requirements
• Knowledge of computer systems including basic computer knowledge, MS Office, databases, and inventory management systems
• Ability to operate complex machinery including washers, ultrasonic cleaners, and sterilizers
• Demonstrated ability to competently perform multiple, complex tasks
• Knowledge of medical terminology
• Knowledge instrumentation
• Ability to multitask

Licensure/Certification/Registration

• Required: CRCST or CBSPD; CHL must be obtained within 2 years of hire

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