Sterile Processing Supervisor, 40 Hours, Evenings

Umass-Memorial-Health-; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 62,004 - 111,633; Full time

Job summary

UMass Memorial Health is seeking a Sterile Processing lead to direct and supervise SPD operations, ensuring efficient decontamination, sterilization, and instrument assembly across units in a high-demand environment.

The role requires SPD certification, supervisory experience, and strong instrument knowledge. Excellent English communication and computer skills are essential. The position includes an evening shift and opportunities for professional growth within a large health system.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Current certification as a Central Processing Tech.
• CHL or CSPM certification preferred but must be obtained within 12 months of hire.
• Minimum two years as a SPD Technician or Surgical Technologist with supervisory experience.
• Expert knowledge of instrumentation, equipment, inventory management & case cart management.
• Proficient in spoken and written English; strong documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Directs and supervises assigned personnel; handles evaluations, scheduling, orientation, and training.
• Plans activity in SPD: equipment, decontamination, processing, instrument assembly, sterilization, cart assembly.
• Supervises operation and effectiveness of all SPD equipment; takes corrective action as needed.
• Coordinates cleaning, sterilizing, inspecting, storing, and distribution of sterile articles to various units.
• Verifies documentation such as sterilizer printouts and logs; corrects performance as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Computer literacy

English writing

Education

High school diploma or GED

Central Processing Tech certification

CHL or CSPM within 12 months

Job description

Are you an internal caregiver, student, or contingent worker/agency worker at UMass Memorial Health? CLICK HERE to apply through your Workday account.Exemption Status:ExemptHiring Range:$62,004.80 - $111,633.60Please note that the final offer may vary within this range based on a candidate’s experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity considerations .Schedule Details:Monday through Friday, Weekends - Every Third WeekendScheduled Hours:2:45PM-11:15PMShift:2 - Evening Shift, 8 Hours (United States of America)Hours:40Cost Center:10020 - 2550 Central Sterile SuppliesThis position may have a signing bonus available a member of the Recruitment Team will confirm eligibility during the interview process.Everyone Is a CaregiverAt UMass Memorial Health, everyone is a caregiver – regardless of their title or responsibilities. Exceptional patient care, academic excellence and leading-edge research make UMass Memorial the premier health system of Central Massachusetts, and a place where we can help you build the career you deserve. We are more than 20,000 employees, working together as one health system in a relentless pursuit of healing for our patients, community and each other. And everyone, in their own unique way, plays an important part, every day.Performs, plans, directs, and supervises all aspects of Sterile Processing Department services.I. Major Responsibilities:1. Directs and supervises assigned personnel. Performs performance evaluations, scheduling, orientation, and training. Makes recommendations on employee hires, transfers, promotions, salary changes, discipline, terminations, and similar actions. Resolves grievances and other personnel problems within position responsibilities.2. Performs and plans the activity in all areas within Sterile Processing Department: equipment, decontamination, processing, instrument assembly, sterilization, and cart assembly.3. Supervises the operation and effectiveness of all equipment, taking corrective action where necessary in a timely manner.4. Supervises and coordinates activities involving cleaning, sterilizing, inspecting, storing, and distribution of sterile articles, including instrumentation and case carts to and from the Emergency Department, Main Operating Room, Day Surgery Unit, Hahnemann OR, Inpatient Nursing, Labor and Delivery Units and Ambulatory Clinics.5. Verifies all required documentation performed as required by staff assigned to shift: sterilizer printouts, BI incubator logs and charts, for sterilizers within the SPD area and OR’s. Corrects staff performance as indicated.II. Position Qualifications:License/Certification/Education:Required:1. High school diploma or GED certification.2. Current certification as a certified Central Processing Tech by a recognized certification agency.3. Certification as a Certified Healthcare Lead (CHL) or Certified Sterile Processing Management (CSPM) strongly preferred but must be obtained CHL or CSPM certification within 12 months of hire as a condition of employment at UMass Memorial Medical Center.Preferred:Experience/Skill:Required:1. Minimum of two years as a SPD Technician, SPD Technician Senior or Surgical Technologist experience and/or comparable supervisory experience.2. Must demonstrate expert knowledge of instrumentation, equipment, inventory management & case cart management.3. Proficient oral and written (English language) communication skills required in order to fulfill documentation requirements associated with the position.4. Demonstrated proficiency in computers.5. Must have effective interpersonal skills to work well with others.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.We’re striving to make respect a part of everything we do at UMass Memorial Health – for our patients, our community and each other. Our six Standards of Respect are: Acknowledge, Listen, Communicate, Be Responsive, Be a Team Player and Be Kind. If you share these Standards of Respect, we hope you will join our team and help us make respect our standard for everyone, every day.As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, UMass Memorial Health recognizes the power of a diverse community and encourages applications from individuals with varied experiences, perspectives and backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity and expression, protected veteran status or other status protected by law.If you are unable to submit an application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at [e-mail]. We will make every effort to respond to your request for disability assistance as soon as possible.