Supervisor Sterile Processing

Mercy General Hospital; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercy General Hospital in Sacramento, CA is seeking a Sterile Processing Supervisor to provide 24-hour oversight of the Sterile Processing unit and lead the team in delivering safe, cost-effective sterilization services.

Responsibilities include budget support, resource management, compliance with policies and regulatory standards, and continuous quality improvement to ensure patient safety and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience in a relevant field.
• 3 years full-time experience in sterile processing department in an acute medical center, with supervisory experience.
• _cert Sterile Processing Dist Supervisor or Cert Sterile Processing Dist Tech or Certified Sterile Processing and Dist Tech or Certified Surgical Technologist

Responsibilities

• Oversee the Sterile Processing department on a 24-hour basis and lead staff, equipment, and resources.
• Assist with budget preparation, maintenance, and monitoring.
• Develop and maintain standards of care in line with hospital policies and mission.
• Ensure compliance with regulations and quality standards in sterilization practices.
• Investigate issues and implement corrective action plans.
• Provide direct supervision to create a positive work environment and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Sterile processing

Budgeting

Quality assurance

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Admin, Nursing or related field

Tools

Sterilization equipment

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