Supervisor - Sterile Processing

MaineHealth; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 38,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Maine Medical Center Portland’s Sterile Processing Department seeks a hands-on Supervisory Leader to oversee workflow, coordinate staff schedules, and ensure efficient, compliant service in a high-volume setting with 40 operating rooms and Level I trauma capabilities.

The role involves working on the floor with the team, guiding daily operations, and ensuring high-quality outcomes while aligning with hospital policies and budgets.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Oversee workflow on the floor and support staff to ensure efficient operations.
• Coordinate schedules and supervise the Sterile Processing team.
• Ensure high-quality service and regulatory compliance in a fast-paced OR environment.
• Collaborate with nursing and surgical teams to meet daily case volume.

Skills

Leadership

Scheduling & Analytics

Collaboration

Problem solving

Computer skills

Shift coverage

Education

High School Diploma

Associate Degree preferred

Tools

Hospital software

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 employment will depend on qualifications such as skills, relevant experience, education, certifications, and other job‑related factors. The base range is an estimate and does not reflect the full value of our total compensation package.

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

Compensation for part‑time positions is determined on a prorated basis consistent with the scheduled hours and applicable full‑time equivalent (FTE).

In addition to base pay, MaineHealth offers comprehensive benefits, recognition programs, career growth opportunities, and, where applicable, shift differentials or other incentives.

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

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