Supervisor, Sterile Processing (Full-Time, Exempt)

Enloe Health; Chico (CA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan with $0 premium vision

Dental and vision insurance

Retirement with employer match

Generous PTO

Extended Sick Leave

FSAs

EAP

Educational Assistance

Job summary

Enloe Health is seeking a Sterile Processing Supervisor to oversee the SPD department, ensuring efficient decontamination, sterilization, and distribution of instruments and equipment. This role reports to the Sterile Processing Manager and emphasizes 24/7 coordination and staff leadership.

Qualified candidates will bring 3+ years in sterile processing, 1 year supervisory experience, CBSPD/HSPA certification, and CPR.

Qualifications

• 3 years’ experience in sterile processing procedures.
• 1 year supervisory experience in healthcare facility.
• Current CBSPD or HSPA certification or equivalent.
• Current Healthcare Provider CPR recognition.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate 24/7 Sterile Processing Department activities.
• Monitor decontamination and sterilization procedures.
• Oversee instrument and equipment processing and case cart management.
• Participate in program development and performance improvement initiatives.
• Lead and mentor SPD staff and ensure regulatory compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Regulatory knowledge

Communication

Quality improvement

Education

BA in business or healthcare field

Medical terminology course

Tools

CBSPD certification

HSPA certification

Job description

ENL Sterile Processing

Exempt

Compensation range:

$32.38 - $43.72

Your rate of pay will be based on applicable experience

Shift: Variable Shift length: 8 Hours
Days off: Variable
Hours per pay period: 80

Enloe Health is a Level II Trauma Center located in beautiful Northern California. We offer a full array of medical services, and our mission is to elevate the health of the communities we serve. As a Planetree organization, we place high value on hiring the right team to care for our patients and their families—care that is steeped in compassion, human connection, and mutual support. If you feel called to make a meaningful impact through empathetic, person-centered care, and thrive in a culture that values collaboration and purpose, we welcome you to join our team.

*Shift: 1300-2130

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Sterile Processing Supervisor, under the direction of the Sterile Processing Manager, is responsible for the twenty-four-hour coordination and supervision of the Sterile Processing Department, which includes the monitoring of decontamination, and sterilization procedures performed by staff in the Surgical Services departments. The SPD department includes instrument and equipment processing, cleaning of durable medical equipment and management of the surgical case cart system. Supervisor participates in program development and unit performance improvement. Supervisor consistently demonstrates the core values of Enloe Medical Center and serves as a role model to other employees.

EDUCATION / TRAINING / EXPERIENCE:

Minimum:

• 3 years’ experience in sterile processing procedures.
• One-year supervisory experience in healthcare facility

Desired:

• BA in business or healthcare field
• Satisfactory completion of a medical terminology course

LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS:

Minimum:

• Current certification with the California Board of Sterile Processing (CBSPD), Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA) or equivalent.
• Current Healthcare Provider CPR recognition

SKILLS / KNOWLEDGE / ABILITIES

Knowledge of regulatory requirements and quality improvement processes is necessary as well as the ability to successfully integrate these into practice for the assigned unit. Must have knowledge of decontamination, sterilization and distribution processes, standards and regulations. Must have the knowledge of or ability to learn reporting, quality improvement processes, and human resources management. Must be able to effectively monitor, evaluate and administer the resources of their assigned area, and make substantiated recommendations regarding resource allocation needs for future planning purposes. Must be able to communicate effectively in writing and verbally both one-on-one and in groups. Must have the ability to lead, motivate, delegate, analyze information and problem solve. Must demonstrate technical competence and professional clinical judgment. Behavior should be reflective of Enloe Medical Center core values. Must be able to fulfill the essential functions of the position. Must have the ability to communicate effectively with all levels within the organization.

Benefits Information

Enloe offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to all eligible employees, including, but not limited to:

• $0 premium medical plan to include vision insurance
• Prescription and dental group insurance
• Retirement with employer match
• Generous paid time off (PTO) plan that starts accruing immediately and can be used as it’s earned
• Extended Sick Leave
• Flexible Spending Accounts for unreimbursed medical expenses and dependent care
• Employee Assistance Program
• Educational Assistance