Supervisor Sterile Processing

CommonSpirit Health; Lakewood (CO); On-site; USD 42,705 - 74,390; Full time

Job summary

CommonSpirit Health’s St. Anthony Hospital in Lakewood, CO, seeks a Supervisor Sterile Processing to lead daily operations across decontamination, processing, and sterilization. You will supervise staff, assign tasks, and drive performance improvements to support safe patient care.

You will develop staff through training, manage departmental assets, and participate in quality initiatives to enhance service delivery and patient safety in a high‑volume healthcare setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Certified Central Sterile Tech (CBSPD) required.
• Within 1 year obtain CIS/CSIS/CER/C-FER/CHL/CSPM/CASSPT.
• Two years of sterile processing experience.
• Knowledge of regulatory guidelines (AAMI, AORN, Joint Commission, OSHA).

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily Sterile Processing operations: decontamination, processing, sterilization, and distribution.
• Coach and train staff; provide performance feedback and development opportunities.
• Coordinate with departments to anticipate needs and ensure timely completion of requests.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory agencies and hospital standards.
• Handle labeling, storage, and sterility of instruments and supplies.
• Maintain and manage department assets and quality control initiatives.

Skills

Staff leadership

Regulatory knowledge

Quality improvement

Decontamination/sterilization

Education

High School Diploma/G.E.D.

CBSPD certification

CIS/CSIS/CER/C-FER/CHL/CSPM/CASSPT within 1 year

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Supervisor Sterile Processing, you will lead daily operations in decontamination, processing, sterilization, and distribution, ensuring seamless support for patient care. You'll play a crucial role in maintaining high standards for sterile supplies and equipment.

Every day you will oversee staff, assign tasks, and evaluate performance within the Sterile Processing department. You will contribute to staff development through training and performance management, help manage departmental assets, and actively participate in quality improvement initiatives to optimize service delivery and patient safety.

To be successful in this role, you will bring proven expertise in sterile processing techniques, compliance, and team leadership. Your ability to direct staff, implement quality controls, and effectively manage resources will be essential for advancing our mission and optimizing departmental efficiency in a healthcare setting.

• Coordinates daily activities by scheduling work assignments, setting priorities and evaluating and directing work. Facilitates accurate and timely processing of instruments and supply delivery.
• Provides coaching and training to the Sterile Processing department staff regarding process and technique, compliance, and documentation. Provides ongoing performance feedback. Advises staff regarding the correction of operational errors to encourage and support best practice.
• Act as a liaison with various departments; anticipates the needs of the customer and assures timely completion of requests and resolves any conflicts and/or problems.
• Assists with compliance with all regulatory agencies, Federal, State, and hospital standards.
• Cleans, decontaminates, inspects, assembles, and wraps or packages supplies and instruments using proper techniques and procedures, and sterilizes supplies and instruments using the prescribed method.
• Assures that sterilized supplies and instruments are correctly labeled and stored in a manner to ensure sterility and understands that all storage areas are to be in compliance with any applicable regulatory guidelines. Assists with storing sterilized items and equipment in a specified location. Understands all storage areas are to be in compliance with all applicable regulatory guidelines.

Job Requirements

Required

• High School Diploma/G.E.D.
• Certified Registered Central Services Tech or Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD)
• Upon hire, or within one (1) year of hire or transfer, must obtain one of the following: CIS, CSIS, CER, C-FER, CHL, CSPM, CASSPT
• Two (2) years of sterile processing experience
• Knowledge of all regulatory guidelines and standards of practice as it relates to AAMI, AORN, Joint Commission and OSHA

Where You'll Work

Located in Lakewood, Colorado, St. Anthony Hospital is a Level I Trauma Center where we provide a full range of medical specialties and health care services to Denver and the surrounding region through our state-of-the-art medical campus and home base for Flight for Life Colorado. With four trauma rooms including the T-10 room, a dedicated field-to-surgery suite ready 24/7 for trauma surgeons and specially trained teams, our staff can provide life‑saving care to the most severely ill and injured patients. In 2023, we received our exciting Magnet designation! We are proud of our staff for this achievement, which is awarded to only 10 percent of hospitals around the world. Numerous other awards, certifications, and accreditations have been granted to us from the American Heart Association; Chest Pain Center (CPC); American College of Cardiology; The Joint Commission’s National Quality Approval; the Emergency Nurses Association Lantern Award; NAPBC Accreditation; American College of Radiology and many others. At St. Anthony Hospital, we combine a heritage of expert care with the latest in technology and innovation. If you’re looking to be part of a fast‑paced environment where you can practice to the top of your profession in trauma, cardiology, stroke, neurosciences, breast imaging, cancer/oncology care, surgery and more, we invite you to apply.

Pay Range

$30.97 - $53.81 /hour