Supervisor Sterile Processing - Overnights

Children's Hospital is the region's premier full-service pediatric healthcare center dedicated to providing exceptional care tailored specifically for children. Renowned for its commitment to excellence, inclusion, and professional development, the hospital fosters an environment where its team members are supported, valued, and empowered to deliver the highest standard of care. The facility offers a wide range of pediatric specialties and services, including the state-of-the-art Hubbard Center for Children, which symbolizes the hospital's ongoing dedication to advancing healthcare services and expanding its capabilities. Working at Children's Hospital means engaging in a rewarding career path with abundant opportunities for growth as the organization continues to evolve and expand its outreach.

The role available is for a Sterile Processing Supervisor who will oversee the Sterile Processing department, ensuring that organizational and departmental goals are met efficiently and effectively. This full-time weekday position operates primarily during overnight hours with a rotating call schedule that includes weekends, specifically from 10:30 PM to 7:00 AM Monday through Friday, with additional responsibilities during on-call rotations and weekends. The supervisor plays a critical role in managing the decontamination, cleaning, inspection, assembly, and packaging of all reusable medical and surgical linens, instruments, and equipment, thus supporting surgical teams and other medical departments in providing safe and sterile supplies necessary for quality patient care.

This supervisory position reports to the Manager of Distribution Services and entails comprehensive responsibility for staff training, orientation, and competency evaluation. The Supervisor will ensure compliance with infection control policies, AAMI guidelines, and regulatory standards such as those mandated by JCAHO. By directing the routine activities and workflow of the Sterile Processing team, this role directly influences patient safety and operational efficiency within the hospital. The Supervisor also manages inventory with the aid of a Materials Management Inventory System, tracks equipment repair schedules, oversees performance improvement documentation, and leads continuous education efforts to maintain staff certification and competency.

In addition, the Supervisor will serve as the administrator of the Sterile Processing Materials (SPM) instrument tracking system, demonstrating proficiency in database management and reporting to senior Distribution and Materials Management leadership. Personnel management duties include approving schedules, monitoring employee performance, coaching, conducting evaluations, handling disciplinary actions, and potentially participating in hiring and salary recommendations. Financial stewardship and operational efficiency are also key responsibilities, requiring the Supervisor to implement resource optimization strategies and contribute to budget planning. This role is ideal for a proactive healthcare professional with a background in sterile processing or surgical technology who thrives in a leadership position within a pediatric healthcare setting, committed to upholding safety, quality, and excellence in patient care.