Sterile Processing Supervisor – Multi-Site Operations

County of Santa Clara; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

County of Santa Clara is seeking a supervisor for sterile processing to oversee decontamination, set assembly, and sterilization across shifts. Certification in sterile processing is required on appointment, with at least three years of related experience in processing and issuing medical/surgical equipment.

Expect responsibilities include supervising staff, coordinating case carts, ensuring QA adherence, managing inventory, and collaborating with medical staff.

Qualifications

• Current CBSPD or IAHCSMM certification required on appointment and maintained during employment.
• Three years of full-time experience in receiving, sorting, inspecting, cleaning, disinfecting, assembling, preparing, sterilizing, storing and issuing medical/surgical supplies and equipment.
• Ability to travel to alternate locations and valid California driver's license may be required.

Responsibilities

• Supervises, plans, assigns, coordinates, evaluates, and reviews sterile processing staff activities.
• Trains and evaluates subordinate staff; ensures safe and efficient decontamination, assembly and sterilization.
• Reviews case cart requisitions and coordinates transfer of completed carts to needed areas.
• Ensures timely delivery of clean and sterile instrumentation and equipment; maintains staffing levels.
• Monitors QA activities per Joint Commission, OSHA, Title 22; documents and reports as required.
• Collaborates with medical staff to update policies and procedures; implements changes.
• Monitors inventory to prevent waste and control costs; may serve as Disaster Service Worker.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Supervisory skills

Staff training

Planning & coordination

Quality assurance

Inventory management

Effective communication

Policy compliance

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

County of Santa Clara is seeking a supervisor for sterile processing to oversee decontamination, set assembly, and sterilization across shifts. Certification in sterile processing is required on appointment, with at least three years of related experience in processing and issuing medical/surgical equipment.

Expect responsibilities include supervising staff, coordinating case carts, ensuring QA adherence, managing inventory, and collaborating with medical staff.