Sterile Processing Supervisor-Full Time (Ben Taub Hospital)

Harris Health; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Harris Health in Houston, TX is seeking a Sterile Processing Supervisor to oversee decontamination, assembly, sterilization and distribution of OR case carts. The supervisor will support the program manager in HR functions, demonstrate leadership, and ensure efficient, compliant processing under pressure.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• CRCST, CSPDT or CST certification required; certification within 1 year of hire if not present.
• Minimum 3 years Sterile Processing/OR experience; documented leadership roles preferred.
• Strong instrumentation knowledge and ability to work under pressure with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Supervise decontamination, assembly, packaging, sterilization, instrumentation, storage and distribution of OR case carts.
• Assist program manager with HR-related functions and team leadership.
• Ensure workflow efficiency and adherence to safety and quality standards across Sterile Processing.

Skills

Instrumentation knowledge

Leadership experience

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

CRCST/CSPDT/CST certification within 1 year

Job description

About Us

Harris Health is the public healthcare safety-net provider established in 1966 to serve the residents of Harris County, Texas. As an essential healthcare system, Harris Health champions better health for the entire community, with a focus on low-income uninsured and underinsured patients, through acute and primary care, wellness, disease management and population health services. Ben Taub Hospital (Level 1 Trauma Center) and Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital (Level 3 Trauma Center) anchor Harris Health's robust network of 39 clinics, health centers, specialty locations and virtual (telemedicine) technology. Harris Health is among an elite list of health systems in the U.S. achieving Magnet® nursing excellence designation for its hospitals, the prestigious National Committee for Quality Assurance designation for its patient-centered clinics and health centers and its strong partnership with nationally recognized physician faculty, residents and researchers from Baylor College of Medicine; McGovern Medical School at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth); and The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center.

Job Summary

The Sterile Processing Supervisor is responsible for supervising the workflow processes of decontamination, assembly, packaging, sterilization, instrumentation, storage and preparation and distribution of OR case carts, as well as distribution of instrumentation for other Nursing units and Ambulatory Care Services. The Sterile Processing Supervisor: assists the program manager in human resource-related functions; demonstrates personal and professional effectiveness; willingness to delegate job duties; acceptance of new ideas; and the ability to work under stressful conditions.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education/specialized training/licensure:
• Education: High School diploma or equivalent
• Licensure/Certification: Certified Registered central Service Technician (CRCST), Certified Sterile Processing Distribution Technician (CSPDT) or Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) required. Certification in Central Service/Sterile Processing must be achieved within 1 year of employment if not present at hire.
• Work experience: Three (3) years of Sterile Processing/OR experience required.
• Management experience: Documented leadership roles in OR/Sterile Processing.
• Skills/Knowledge: Strong instrumentation knowledge.

Special Requirements

• Communication Skills: Above Average Verbal (Heavy Public Contact)
• Bilingual Skills Required: No Languages: Bilingual skills preferred
• Writing /Composing (Correspondence/Reports)
• Other Skills: Analytical, Medical Terms, P.C., Word Proc
• Advanced Education: Advanced TrainingSpecialty: Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST), Certified Sterile Processing Distribution Technician (CSPDT), or Certified Surgical Technologist (CST).
• Work Schedule: Weekends, Holidays, Flexible, Overtime, Travel, On Call