Sterile Processing Supervisor - North Charleston, Weekend Mornings

C002 Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA); United States; On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

MUHA is seeking a Sterile Processing Supervisor to provide operational and technical leadership for the SPD, supervising Lead Technicians and Technicians. You will coordinate daily workflow, ensure staff competency, and uphold regulatory and quality standards to support perioperative services.

Qualified candidates will have a high school diploma or GED, CRCST–HSPA or CBSPD certification, and at least 3 years in sterile processing or leadership.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• CRCST–HSPA or CBSPD certification required and maintained.
• Minimum of 3 years sterile processing experience in sterile processing or leadership role.
• Knowledge of sterilization principles, microbiology and infection prevention practices.
• Knowledge of instrument names, functions and specialty sets.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Basic computer proficiency for documentation and recordkeeping.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily workflow coordination and staff competency.
• Ensure adherence to regulatory standards and quality assurance measures.
• Support organizational and perioperative goals and professional development of staff.

Skills

Leadership

Regulatory compliance

Quality assurance

Staff training

Education

High school diploma or GED

CRCST – HSPA or CBSPD certification

Tools

Electronic instrument tracking systems

Job description

Job Description Summary

The Sterile Processing Supervisor provides operational and technical leadership for the Sterile Processing Department (SPD), ensuring the safe, efficient, and compliant reprocessing of surgical instruments and medical devices. This role directly supervises Lead Technicians, Sterile Processing Technicians I, II, III, and Non-Certified Technicians, and is responsible for daily workflow coordination, staff competency, quality assurance, regulatory compliance, and customer service to perioperative and procedural areas.

Entity

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Pay & Hours

Worker Type: Employee Worker Sub-Type: Regular

Cost Center: CC000675 CHS - SPD (Sterile Processing) - Consolidated Service Center (Offsite)

Pay Rate Type: Hourly Pay Grade Health-27

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Job Description

The Supervisor ensures adherence to regulatory standards, quality assurance measures, productivity expectations, and professional development of staff while supporting organizational and perioperative goals. Additional Job Description Education and Work Experience: Graduate of high school or GED equivalency required. Must be certified and maintain a certification in sterile processing form CRCST – HSPA (Healthcare Sterile Processing Association) or CBSPD (Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution) Minimum of three (3) years of sterile processing experience in sterile processing and/or leadership role. Knowledge of sterilization principles, microbiology, and infection prevention practices. Knowledge of instrument names, functions, and specialty sets. Strong organizational and problem-solving skills. Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment. Basic computer proficiency for documentation and recordkeeping.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced certification (CIS, CER, CHL) preferred.
• Experience as a preceptor or trainer.
• Familiarity with electronic instrument tracking systems.

Licensures, Registrations, Certifications: CRCST – HSPA (Healthcare Sterile Processing Association) or CBSPD (Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution)

Physical Requirements

• (C) Continuous – 6-8 hours per shift; 2) (F) Frequent – 2-6 hours per shift; 3) (I) Infrequent – 0-2 hours per shift
• Ability to perform job functions while standing. (C).
• Ability to perform job functions while sitting. (C)
• Ability to perform job functions while walking. (Continuous)
• Ability to climb stairs. (I)
• Ability to work indoors. (C)
• Ability to work outside in temperature extremes. (I)
• Ability to work from elevated areas. (F)
• Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces. (F)
• Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions. (I)
• Ability to bend at the waist. (C)
• Ability to twist at the waist. (F)
• Ability to squat and perform job functions. (F)
• Ability to perform “pinching” operations. (F)
• Ability to perform gross motor activities with fingers and hands. (C)
• Ability to perform firm grasping with fingers and hands. (C)
• Ability to perform fine manipulation with fingers and hands. (C)
• Ability to reach overhead. (F)
• Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders. (C)
• Ability to fully use both legs. (C)
• Ability to use lower extremities for balance and coordination. (F)
• Ability to reach in all directions. (C)
• Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs. unassisted. (I)
• Ability to lift/lower objects 50 lbs. from/to floor from/to 36 inches unassisted. (I)
• Ability to lift from 36” to overhead 25 lbs. (I)
• Ability to exert up to 50 lbs. of force. (F) Examples include: To transfer a 100 lb. patient that cannot assist in the transfer requires 50 lbs. of force. For every 100 additional pounds, assistance will be required from another healthcare worker. 20 lbs. of force is needed to push a 400 lb. patient in a wheelchair on carpet. 25 lbs. of force is required to push a stretcher with a patient with one hand.
• Ability to maintain vision 20/40 corrected. (C)
• Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand or at a distance. (C)
• Ability to match or discriminate between colors. (C)
• Ability to determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception. (C)
• Good peripheral vision capabilities. (C)
• Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction. (C)
• Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements. (C)
• Ability to deal effectively with stressful situations. (C)
• Ability to work rotating shifts. (F)
• Ability to work overtime as required. (F)
• Ability to work in a latex safe environment. (C)
• Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions. (C) *(Selected Positions)
• Ability to maintain good olfactory sensory function. (C) *(Selected Positions)
• Ability to be qualified physically for respirator use, initially and as required. (C) (Selected Positions)

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