Supervisor Sterile Processing

L.E. Cox Medical Centers; United States; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Vision benefits

Dental benefits

Retirement with employer match

Job summary

CoxHealth is seeking a Sterile Processing Shift Supervisor at CoxHealth South in Springfield, MO. You will monitor daily SPD operations, ensure staff compliance with policies, and assist with budgeting and planning under the SPD Manager.

This full-time role supports the 6:00am-2:30pm day shift, with responsibilities across instrumentation, sterilizers, and interdepartmental collaboration. Ideal candidate has 9 months SPD or surgery experience, CRCST/CBSPD certification, and ability to lead a

Qualifications

• 9 months experience in SPD or Surgery
• Preferred: 2 years’ experience in SPD or Surgery
• CRCST or CBSPD licensure; CHL must be obtained within 2 years of hire

Responsibilities

• Monitors daily SPD operations and ensures staff compliance with policies and procedures
• Oversees productivity and quality of work for the shift
• Assists SPD Manager with budget monitoring
• Participates in planning for future needs and project implementation
• Assesses and troubleshoots safety, instrument and equipment issues
• Establishes professional rapport with medical, nursing and other staff
• Assumes department responsibilities in the SPD Manager's absence

Skills

Communication skills

Policy compliance

Computer literacy

Sterilization equipment

Multi-tasking

Instrumentation knowledge

Education

Surgical Technology degree

Job description

Location and Shift

Facility: CoxHealth South: 3801 S National Ave, Springfield, Missouri, United States of America, 65807 Department: 1064 Sterile Processing South Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Hours: 6:00am-2:30pm Work Shift: Day Shift (United States of America)

CoxHealth is a leading healthcare system serving 25 counties across southwest Missouri and northern Arkansas. The organization includes six hospitals, 5 ERs, and over 80 clinics.

Employer Overview

CoxHealth has earned the following honors for workplace excellence: Named one of Modern Healthcare’s Best Places to work five times. Named one of America’s Greatest Workplaces, Greatest Workplaces in Healthcare (2025, 2026), Greatest Workplaces for Women (2023, 2024), and Greatest Workplaces for Diversity (2024) by Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group. Acknowledged by Forbes as one of the Best Employers for New Grads. Healthcare Innovation's Top Companies to Work for in Healthcare (2025). CoxHealth is the area leader in health care and community involvement, with six hospitals, more than 80 clinics, five ERs and more than 14,000 employees throughout southwest Missouri.

Benefits

• Benefits Medical, Vision, Dental, Retirement with Employer Match and more (20+ hrs/week)

Job Description

• Under the direction of the Sterile Processing Department (SPD) Manager the Sterile Processing Shift Supervisor monitors daily operations in the SPD department, ensuring that technicians are trained in and abide by all departmental policies and procedures.


• Monitors productivity and quality of product of individual employees and of an assigned shift.


• Assists SPD Manager with budget monitoring.


• Participates with SPD Manager in planning for future needs and project implementation related to personnel, program development, instrumentation, equipment, interdepartmental relationships and department goals.


• Assesses and troubleshoots safety, instrument and equipment issues.


• Establishes and maintains professional rapport with medical, nursing and other staff.


• Assumes responsibilities for department as a whole in the absence of the SPD Manager.

Education

• Preferred: Graduate from a School of Surgical Technology

Experience

• Required: 9 months experience in SPD or Surgery


• Preferred: 2 Years’ experience in SPD or Surgery

Skills

• Excellent communication skills, verbal and written


• Detailed knowledge of department policies and procedures and outside regulatory requirements


• Knowledge of computer systems including basic computer knowledge, MS Office, databases, and inventory management systems


• Ability to operate complex machinery including washers, ultrasonic cleaners, and sterilizers


• Demonstrated ability to competently perform multiple, complex tasks


• Knowledge of medical terminology


• Knowledge instrumentation


• Ability to multitask

Licensure/Certification/Registration

• Required: CRCST or CBSPD; CHL must be obtained within 2 years of hire

OUR MISSION

To improve the health of the communities we serve.

OUR VISION

To be the best for those who need us.

OUR VALUES

Safety, compassion, respect, and integrity.

Thank you for choosing CoxHealth.