Sterile Processing Supervisor: Lead & Improve OR Readiness

University of California - Irvine Health; Orange (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

UCI Health in Orange, CA seeks a Sterile Processing Dept. Supervisor to oversee shift workflow, ensure decontamination and sterilization of supplies, and support infection control practices.

The role leads a team, coordinates workloads, and conducts performance evaluations to maintain high-quality patient care in a fast-paced hospital. Qualified candidates will have CST leadership experience, accredited Sterile Processing training, and a current CRCST or CST certification.

Qualifications

• Accredited Sterile Processing school or Surgical Technology program or 18 months related Sterile Processing experience.
• Minimum three years' work experience as a CST in a leadership capacity.
• Knowledge of infectious control techniques and medical terminology.
• Current CRCST or CST certification.
• Preferred supervisory experience.
• Experience in fast-paced healthcare environment.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, prioritize, and coordinate shift workflow.
• Ensure decontamination, cleaning, processing and sterilization of supplies and equipment.
• Act as a resource and ensure infection control practices are followed.
• Coordinate, plan and assign workloads; manage time reporting and scheduling.
• Evaluate team performance and take corrective action when needed.

Skills

Leadership

Infection control

Time management

Education

CRCST certification

Job description

UCI Health in Orange, CA seeks a Sterile Processing Dept. Supervisor to oversee shift workflow, ensure decontamination and sterilization of supplies, and support infection control practices.

The role leads a team, coordinates workloads, and conducts performance evaluations to maintain high-quality patient care in a fast-paced hospital. Qualified candidates will have CST leadership experience, accredited Sterile Processing training, and a current CRCST or CST certification.