Supervisor - Sterile Processing

UAB Medicine; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Paid parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Associate assistance program

Job summary

UAB Medicine in Birmingham, AL is seeking a Sterile Processing Supervisor to oversee daily operations in the Sterile Processing department. You will supervise staff, ensure decontamination, assembly and sterilization of instruments, and maintain compliance with local policies and regulatory standards.

The role includes hiring, training, coaching, and evaluating team performance, while monitoring productivity and quality metrics to drive audits and standards across case carts and workflows.

Qualifications

• CSPDT or CRCST certification required.
• High School diploma with 2 years of cumulative experience or an Associate/Technical degree with 1 year, or 5 years of related experience.
• Oversee decontamination, assembly and sterilization per AAMI standards.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily activities of sterile processing staff.
• Oversee preparation of case carts per inventory standards.
• Evaluate quality assurance findings and coach toward better audit outcomes.
• Conduct hiring, training, directing, development and evaluation of staff.

Skills

Supervision

Quality assurance

Staff development

Hiring & training

Regulatory compliance

Education

CSPDT certification (CBSPD)

CRCST certification (HSPA)

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate's/Technical degree

Job description

Position Overview

• Department: Sterile Processing
• Schedule: Monday - Friday 9pm - 5:30am
• Work Location: UAB St. Vincent's Birmingham
• Benefits for eligible positions only include: generous paid time off, paid parental leave, Associate Assistance Program, Tuition Reimbursement Program, and more

Job Description

Supervise daily activities of the sterile processing associates to ensure adherence to local policies, procedures, and guidelines/standards from regulatory agencies.

• Oversee decontamination, assembly and sterilization of surgical instruments using Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation (AAMI) standards.
• Oversee and complete preparation of all case carts as required by following local inventory standards.
• Evaluate and document quality assurance program findings and coaches team toward improving regular audit outcomes. Focus on productivity standards and quality workflow metrics.
• Conduct hiring, training, directing, development and evaluation of staff.

Qualifications

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• Currently certified as a Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician (CSPDT) with the Certification Board of Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD) or Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) with the Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA) required.

Education:

• High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Technical degree with 1 year of experience OR 5 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.

Why Work at UAB Medicine

We are UAB Medicine, Alabama's largest and most comprehensive health system, recognized nationally for delivering world-class patient care, pioneering research, and cutting-edge medical education. We proudly serve more than 1.2 million patients each year - from every county in Alabama, all 50 states, and many countries around the world. Our network spans numerous hospitals, emergency departments, more than 67 other sites of care, and a team of over 3,100 physicians. Our key facilities include UAB Hospital - ranked the No. 1 hospital in Alabama by U.S. News & World Report and home to the state's first ACS-verified Level I adult trauma center and only Magnet-designated hospital - along with UAB Hospital-Callahan Eye and five UAB St. Vincent's hospitals serving central Alabama.

UAB Medicine offers careers across a wide range of practice environments, from our internationally renowned academic medical center and award-winning community hospitals to our primary and specialty care clinics across the state. Whether you're seeking the fast-paced learning environment of a tertiary care setting or the close-knit environment of a community facility, there's a place for you on our team where you can become part of a mission-driven organization committed to delivering life-changing care. With nearly every medical specialty represented and unlimited opportunities for growth, you'll find the right fit for your skills and career goals. We care for you by offering comprehensive, industry-leading benefit packages to support the individual preferences and circumstances of our diverse staff.