Supervisor, Sterile Processing (Full-Time, Exempt)

Enloe Medical Center; Chico (CA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$0 premium medical plan

Retirement with employer match

Generous PTO

Extended Sick Leave

Flexible Spending Accounts

Employee Assistance Program

Educational Assistance

Job summary

Enloe Medical Center is seeking a Sterile Processing Supervisor to oversee the SPD, ensuring decontamination, sterilization, and instrument handling meet regulatory standards. The role supervises staff, coordinates 24/7 operations, and drives quality improvements across departments.

The ideal candidate brings 3+ years in sterile processing, supervisory experience, and a relevant healthcare background to support patient safety and efficient surgical services.

Qualifications

• Minimum: 3 years' experience in sterile processing procedures.
• One-year supervisory experience in healthcare facility.
• Desired: BA in business or healthcare field.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and supervise the Sterile Processing Department 24/7.
• Oversee decontamination and sterilization procedures.
• Monitor instrument and equipment processing and case cart management.
• Contribute to program development and quality improvement.

Skills

Regulatory knowledge

Sterile processing

Decontamination

Sterilization

Quality improvement

HR management

Communication

Leadership

Problem solving

Clinical judgment

Education

3+ years sterile processing experience

1-year supervisory experience in healthcare facility

BA in business or healthcare field

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.

Shift: 1300-2130.

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.

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.

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

• $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

A proud nonprofit health system, Enloe Health has served the people of the North State for more than 110 years. At Enloe, every employee, staff member and volunteer is a caregiver. No matter our role, each of us is here for our patients. Enloe values our workforce and is proud to be recognized as an excellent employer.