Weekend Sterile Processing Supervisor

UC San Diego; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 74,000 - 131,000; Full time

Job summary

UC San Diego Health System SPD supervisor leads the weekend evening shift, coordinating with Perioperative Nursing leadership at Jacobs Medical Center and its 22 ORs to ensure trays are ready and procedures meet standards.

The role supervises sterile processing technicians, trains staff, and manages schedules while maintaining safety, quality, and compliance with departmental policies across SPD.

Qualifications

• Seven+ years SPD experience or a Bachelor's +3 years SPD experience
• Demonstrated ability to supervise staff, assign work, manage complex workflows
• Working knowledge of Excel, Microsoft Word and Teams
• Current experience as a Preceptor/Trainer of staff

Responsibilities

• Supervises and schedules daily activities of subordinate central sterile staff overseeing work quality and productivity
• Trains subordinates on sterile processing procedures and provides daily guidance and direction
• Develops unit schedule ensuring staffing meets supply and service needs
• Oversees central sterile supply inventory and routine maintenance and calibration of equipment and instruments
• Identifies and troubleshoots equipment performance issues determining need for service and/or repairs
• Participates in creating, updating, modifying, and improving departmental processes and operational infrastructure

Skills

Staff supervision

Staff training

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in business/healthcare administration or related area

Tools

Excel

Microsoft Word

Teams

Job description

UC San Diego Health System SPD supervisor leads the weekend evening shift, coordinating with Perioperative Nursing leadership at Jacobs Medical Center and its 22 ORs to ensure trays are ready and procedures meet standards.

The role supervises sterile processing technicians, trains staff, and manages schedules while maintaining safety, quality, and compliance with departmental policies across SPD.