Supervisor - Sterile Processing - 3:00/11:30 P.M.

University of Mississippi Medical Center; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson, MS is seeking a Supervisor - Sterile Processing to plan, assign, and supervise staff engaged in ordering, processing, receiving, and distributing medical equipment and supplies. You will collect data, report metrics, and collaborate with the manager on scheduling and staffing.

The role requires an associates degree preferred or high school diploma with 5 years in sterile processing, certificates as listed, and a commitment to safety, inventory

Qualifications

• Associates Degree preferred; High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 5 years of sterile processing experience.
• Certified or certification-ready SPD qualifications listed on candidate requirements.

Responsibilities

• Supervise receipt, verification, storage, and distribution of patient equipment, materials, instruments, and supplies.
• Supervise employees including work allocation, training, evaluation, and problem resolution.
• Monitor daily inventory balances and determine stocking requirements.
• Collaborate in resolving logistical and supply management problems.
• Prepare necessary reports; maintain supply database, records, and files.
• Promote workplace safety and compliance with safety, environmental, and infection control practices.

Skills

Product sterilization policies

Computer skills

Math skills

Verbal and written communication

Interpersonal skills

Inventory control

Supervisory ability

Education

Associates Degree preferred

High School Diploma or GED required

Minimum 5 years sterile processing experience

Job description

Hello,Thank you for your interest in career opportunities with the University of Mississippi Medical Center. Please review the following instructions prior to submitting your job application:Provide all of your employment history, education, and licenses/certifications/registrations. You will be unable to modify your application after you have submitted it.You must meet all of the job requirements at the time of submitting the application.You can only apply one time to a job requisition.Once you start the application process you cannot save your work. Please ensure you have all required attachment(s) available to complete your application before you begin the process.Applications must be submitted prior to the close of the recruitment. Once recruitment has closed, applications will no longer be accepted.After you apply, we will review your qualifications and contact you if your application is among the most highly qualified. Due to the large volume of applications, we are unable to individually respond to all applicants. You may check the status of your application via your Candidate Profile.Thank you,Human ResourcesImportant Applications Instructions:Please complete this application in entirety by providing all of your work experience, education and certifications/license. You will be unable to edit/add/change your application once it is submitted.Job Requisition ID:R00052330Job Category:Professional and TechnicalOrganization:Sterile Processing Supervisors - ALocation/s:Main Campus JacksonJob Title:Supervisor - Sterile Processing - 3:00/11:30 P.M.Job Summary:TO PLAN, ASSIGN, AND SUPERVISE EMPLOYEES ENGAGED IN PERFORMING A VARIETY OF SERVICES INVOLVED IN THE ORDERING, PROCESSING, RECEIVING, AND DISTRIBUTION OF MEDICAL AND PATIENT EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES. COLLECTS, RECORDS AND REPORTS ON DATA/METRICS. COLLABORATES WITH MANAGER ON SCHEDULING AND DEPARTMENT STAFFING. PARTICIPATES IN SPD STAFF WORK/FUNCTION AS NEEDED. ACTIVE PARTICIPANT IN THE PLANNING OF INSERVICES AND STAFF EDUCATION.Education & ExperienceAssociates Degree preferred, High School Diploma or GED required; Minimum 5 years of sterile processing experienceCERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES OR REGISTRATION REQUIRED: Any 1 (one) of the following: Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) or Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician (CSPDT) or Certified Flexible Endoscope Reprocessor (CFER) or Certified Instrument Specialist (CIS)or Certified Healthcare Leadership (CHL) or Certified Surgical Instrument Processor (CSIP) or Certified Surgical Instrument Specialist (CSIS) or Other nationally recognized SPD certifications consideredA second certification from this list must be acquired within 6 months of hire date.Knowledge, Skills & AbilitiesKNOWLEDGE OF PRODUCT STERILITY, STORAGE, AND PROCESSING POLICIES AND PROCEDURES. SKILL IN THE USE OF PERSONAL COMPUTERS AND RELATED SOFTWARE APPLICATIONS. MATH SKILLS. VERBAL AND WRITTEN COMMUNICATION SKILLS. INTERPERSONAL SKILLS. ABILITY TO MAINTAIN INVENTORY CONTROLS AND SUPPLY LEVELS. ABILITY TO PERFORM BASIC SUPERVISORY FUNCTIONS.RESPONSIBILITIESSUPERVISES THE RECEIPT, VERIFICATION, STORAGE, AND DISTRIBUTION OF PATIENT EQUIPMENT, MATERIALS, INSTRUMENTS, AND SUPPLIES.SUPERVISES EMPLOYEES TO INCLUDE WORK ALLOCATION, TRAINING, EVALUATION, AND PROBLEM RESOLUTION.MONITORS DAILY INVENTORY BALANCES AND COLLABORATES IN DETERMINING STOCKING REQUIREMENTS.MONITORS AND FACILITATES WORKFLOW, MAXIMIZING UTILIZATION OF SPACE AND RESOURCES TO IMPROVE OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCY. COLLABORATES IN THE RESOLUTION OF LOGISTICAL AND OTHER SUPPLY MANAGEMENT PROBLEMS.PREPARES NECESSARY REPORTS; MAINTAINS APPLICABLE SUPPLY DATABASE, RECORDS, AND FILES.PROMOTES CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT IN WORKPLACE SAFETY; ENSURES COMPLIANCE WITH SAFETY, ENVIRONMENTAL, AND/OR INFECTION CONTROL PRACTICES.THE DUTIES LISTED ARE GENERAL IN NATURE AND ARE EXAMPLES OF THE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES PERFORMED AND ARE NOT MEANT TO BE CONSTRUED AS EXCLUSIVE OR ALL-INCLUSIVE. MANAGEMENT RETAINS THE RIGHT TO ADD OR CHANGE DUTIES AT ANY TIME.Physical and Environmental DemandsRequires frequent exposure to unpleasant or disagreeable physical environment such as high noise level and exposure to heat and cold, frequent handling or working with potentially dangerous equipment, constant exposure to biohazardous conditions such as risk of radiation exposure, blood borne pathogens, fumes or airborne particles, and/or toxic or caustic chemicals which mandate attention to safety considerations, occasional working hours significantly beyond regularly scheduled hours, occasional activities subject to significant volume changes of a seasonal/clinical nature, occasional work produced subject to precise measures of quantity and quality, frequent bending, occasional lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds, occasional climbing, occasional crawling, occasional crouching/stooping, occasional driving, frequent kneeling, occasional pushing/pulling, frequent reaching, occasional sitting, frequent standing, frequent twisting, and frequent walking. (occasional-up to 20%, frequent-from 21% to 50%, constant-51% or more)Time Type:Full timeFLSA Designation/Job Exempt:NoPay Class:HourlyFTE %:100Work Shift:RotatingBenefits Eligibility:Grant Funded:YesJob Posting Date:07/28/2026Job Closing Date (open until filled if no date specified):