Sterile Processing Supervisor – OR Instrument Lead

Vanderbilt University Medical Center; United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville seeks a Supervising Sterile Processing Technologist to oversee instrument tray assembly, sterilization, and tracking for surgical procedures. You will supervise staff, conduct performance conversations, ensure quality assurance compliance, and coordinate schedules to maintain timely operations.

This role emphasizes inventory control, safety checks, staff training, and continuous improvement within a high‑reliability health system dedicated to

Qualifications

• Fundamental sterility and safety principles demonstrated in practice.
• Knowledge of surgical equipment performance and use.
• Ability to operate and maintain medical devices.
• Experience managing inventory and supplies.
• Understanding of quality assurance processes and standards.
• Experience supervising healthcare staff.

Responsibilities

• Supervises central sterile processing and endoscopy tech staff to follow guidelines.
• Conducts performance conversations with staff per policies.
• Ensures implementation of quality assurance standards and improvements.
• Oversees ordering of supplies, instrumentation, and equipment needs.
• Coordinates shift schedules and assigns responsibilities.
• Analyzes rules and implications across department areas.
• Monitors staff orientation and training for new personnel.

Skills

Environmental Sterility & Safety

Surgical Equipment Knowledge

Equipment Operation & Maintenance

Inventory Control

Quality Assurance

Staff Supervision

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville seeks a Supervising Sterile Processing Technologist to oversee instrument tray assembly, sterilization, and tracking for surgical procedures. You will supervise staff, conduct performance conversations, ensure quality assurance compliance, and coordinate schedules to maintain timely operations.

This role emphasizes inventory control, safety checks, staff training, and continuous improvement within a high‑reliability health system dedicated to