Supervisor, Central Sterile Processing Exempt

CHA Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in California is seeking a Full-Time Central Supply Supervisor to ensure compliance with infection control and quality assurance practices. Key responsibilities include sterilizing surgical instruments, managing medical supplies, and training staff. Candidates must possess effective communication skills and be able to work in a union environment. Required certifications include a current Los Angeles County Fire Card and ARC. A high school diploma is mandatory, with a preference for a bachelor's degree and a minimum of one year experience in a hospital Central Service Department.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent required.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• At least 1 year experience in hospital Central Service Department.

Responsibilities

• Supervise infection control and quality assurance.
• Decontaminate, disinfect, and sterilize surgical instruments.
• Restock and distribute medical supplies.

Skills

Effective communication

Ability to work in union environments

Sterile processing knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree (preferred)

Job description

Job Summary

CHA Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center (HPMC) is an acute care facility that has been caring for the Hollywood community and surrounding areas since 1924. The hospital is committed to serving local multicultural communities with quality medical and nursing care. With more than 500 physicians representing virtually every specialty, HPMC strives to distinguish itself as a leading healthcare provider, recognized for providing quality, innovative care in a compassionate manner.

HPMC is part of a global healthcare enterprise which owns and operates general hospitals throughout Korea, numerous research centers in the U.S. and Korea including a medical university, and CHAUM (a premier anti‑aging life center).

Position Summary

Major responsibilities and essential functions are as follows:

Major Responsibilities / Essential Functions

• The Central Supply Supervisor is responsible for approved infection control, quality assurance and departmental policies and procedures.
• Collects, cleans, decontaminates, disinfects and/or sterilizes surgical instruments, trays and packs, reusable medical devices and patient care equipment for inpatient Nursing and Medical Office departments.
• Inventories, restocks and distributes instruments, reusable medical equipment and medical supplies to Medical Center.
• Works a majority of time in a Sterile Processing Department cleaning, preparing, assembling, sterilizing, preparing packs, instruments, and trays for the medical center and/or medical office building.
• Will process inpatient operating room instruments.
• May assist in departmental in‑services and training.
• Must hold current CS/SPD Certification with either the Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD) or The International Association of Healthcare Central Service Materials Management.

Job Qualifications

Minimum Education:

• High school graduate or equivalent.

Preferred Education:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Minimum Work Experience And Qualifications:

• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Must be able to work in a union environment.
• At least 1 year experience in a progressive hospital Central Service Department or 3 years’ experience in a progressive hospital.

Preferred Work Experience And Qualifications:

• N/A

Required Licensure, Certification, Registration or Designation:

• Current Los Angeles County Fire Card (required within 30 days of hire)
• Assault Response Competency (ARC) (required within 30 days of hire)
• Current Certified Central Service Technician status preferred; satisfactory completion of a Central Technician course.

Status: Full-Time Exempt