Supervisor - Sterile Processing

MaineHealth; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 37,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid parental leave

Flexible work options

Student loan assistance

Professional development

Well-being resources

Job summary

MaineHealth's Maine Medical Center Portland Sterile Processing Department seeks a hands-on supervisor to lead daily operations in a fast-paced OR support setting. The role combines floor leadership with process oversight to maintain high-quality service and regulatory compliance across 100–120 surgeries daily.

Working on the floor with your team, you will manage workflow, coordinate schedules, mentor staff, and partner with hospital leadership to optimize throughput while upholding safety and

Qualifications

• Leadership experience at a progressive level (2–5 yrs) required.
• Strong scheduling and organizational skills.
• Ability to work with hospital-wide software systems.
• Effective interpersonal skills for coordinating with a diverse team.

Responsibilities

• Oversee workflow on the floor and support staff.
• Coordinate staff schedules to ensure adequate coverage.
• Ensure efficient, high-quality service and regulatory compliance.
• Collaborate with hospital personnel to meet department needs.

Skills

Leadership experience

Analytical ability

Scheduling

Regulatory compliance

Team coordination

Education

High School education

Associate Degree preferred

Job description

Schedule:

Join the team at Maine Medical Center Portland’s Sterile Processing Department in a hands-on supervisory role. MMCP Sterile Processing is a fast-paced environment supporting a high-volume operating room. As the region’s only Level I Trauma Center with 40 operating rooms, the department typically supports more than 100–120 surgical cases each day.

Description

Maine Medical Center

Management/Leadership

Req #: 81018

Summary

Schedule:

Join the team at Maine Medical Center Portland’s Sterile Processing Department in a hands-on supervisory role. MMCP Sterile Processing is a fast-paced environment supporting a high-volume operating room. As the region’s only Level I Trauma Center with 40 operating rooms, the department typically supports more than 100–120 surgical cases each day.

Working primarily on the floor alongside the team, the Supervisor will oversee workflow, support staff, coordinate schedules, and help ensure efficient, high-quality service and compliance with regulatory standards.

Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities (KSAs)

• Education: High School education preferred. Associate Degree preferred.
• License/Certifications: Requires CSD Technician Certification.
• Experience: Prior leadership experience on a progressive level of 2-5 yrs. required.
• Interpersonal skills necessary for effective leadership of assigned personnel and in order to collaborate with a variety of personnel throughout the hospital to meet the needs of the department.
• Highly independent functioning with the analytical ability to prepare work schedules, prioritize work assignments, maintain a variety of records and assist in the development of department policies, procedures, budgets.
• High level of problem solving and decision making skills.
• Ability to utilize department and hospital wide computer software programs.
• Must be able to rotate off shifts for supervision of off shift staff at intervals.

Additional Information

MaineHealth is committed to fostering a supportive, inclusive environment where care team members can thrive while making a meaningful impact in the communities we serve across Maine and New Hampshire. We offer competitive benefits including paid parental leave, flexible work options, student loan assistance, professional development opportunities, and well-being resources—so you can grow your career while feeling supported both personally and professionally.

We recognize the value each team member brings to our organization.Any offer of employmentwill depend onqualificationssuch asskills, relevant experience, education, certifications,and otherjob-relatedfactors. Thebase rangeis an estimate and does notreflect the full valueofourtotal compensationpackage.

The pay range for this position is $27.27to $36.88 per hour.

Compensation for part-time positions isdeterminedon a prorated basis consistent with the scheduled hours and applicable full-time equivalent (FTE).

In addition to base pay, MaineHealth offerscomprehensivebenefits, recognition programs, career growth opportunities, and,where applicable,shiftdifferentials or other incentives.

If you have questions about this role, please contact [e-mail]

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