Supervisor Sterile Processing

CommonSpirit Health; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 78,000 - 111,000; Full time

Job summary

CommonSpirit Health’s Mercy General Hospital in Sacramento seeks a Sterile Processing Supervisor to provide 24-hour oversight for the Sterile Processing unit. You will lead staff, manage resources, support budget tasks, and uphold standards aligned with our Mission and Philosophy.

The role requires strong supervisory leadership, deep sterile processing knowledge, patient safety focus, and solid financial acumen to drive quality and efficiency in a busy hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, nursing or equivalent.
• 3 years full-time experience in sterile processing in an acute medical center, 1 year supervising.
• Certification in Sterile Processing Dist Tech/Supervisor or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Provide 24-hour oversight and leadership for the Sterile Processing unit.
• Allocate staff, equipment and resources cost-effectively and support budget tasks.
• Ensure compliance with department policies, regulations and quality standards.
• Investigate problems and implement corrective action plans.
• Supervise staff to maintain a positive work environment and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Supervisory skills

Sterile processing knowledge

Patient safety

Resource management

Education

Bachelor's degree in business administration / nursing / equivalent

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Sterile Processing Supervisor, you will provide 24-hour oversight and leadership for the Sterile Processing unit. This critical role ensures efficient, safe, and cost-effective sterilization, directly impacting patient safety and clinical operations.

Every day you will manage and lead the Sterile Processing team, allocating staff, equipment, and resources cost-effectively. You'll assist the manager with budget preparation, maintenance, and monitoring. You will also develop and maintain standards of care consistent with hospital policies and our Mission and Philosophy.

To be successful, you will demonstrate strong supervisory skills, in-depth sterile processing knowledge, patient safety expertise, and resource management. Excellent financial acumen, communication, and an unwavering commitment to quality assurance and organizational values are essential.

• Assures that department policies, practices and procedures conform to all appropriate regulations and standards.
• Ensures that instrument trays and other items are properly decontaminated, assembled and sterilized.
• Assures timely delivery of sterilized items to customers.
• Assures that sterilization practices and equipment meet quality standards
• Investigates problems/concerns and develops and implements action plans to resolve.
• Provides direct supervision for the Sterile Processing Department staff in a way that creates a positive work environment and ensures compliance with all organizational and regulatory requirements.

Job Requirements

Required

• Bachelors Other Business Adm, Nursing or comparable combination of education and experience
• 3 years full-time experience in sterile processing department in an acute medical center 1 year of which must have been at a supervisory level.
• Certified Sterile Processing and Dist Supervisor or Cert Sterile Processing Dist Tech or Certified Sterile Processing and Dist Tech or Certified Surgical Technologist

Where You'll Work

Founded in 1925, Dignity Health - Mercy General Hospital is a 310-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in Sacramento, California. Serving over 100,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including heart care, cancer care, women's health, and neurology. Additionally, Mercy General Hospital has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leader by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation and a Joint Commission-certified Primary Stroke Center.

One Community. One Mission. One California

Pay Range

$37.50 - $53.45 /hour