Sterile Processing Supervisor

Assignment Duration

This is a 13-week contract position.

Schedule

3x12-hour shifts, Friday to Sunday (07:00 - 19:30) with holiday rotation.

Job Description

The Sterile Processing Supervisor provides operational and technical leadership for the Sterile Processing Department (SPD), ensuring the safe, efficient, and compliant reprocessing of surgical instruments and medical devices. This role directly supervises Lead Technicians and Sterile Processing Technicians while coordinating daily workflow, staff competency, quality assurance, and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Directly supervise Lead Technician, Technicians I, II, III, and Non-Certified Technicians across all SPD work areas.
• Provide daily assignments of staff based on workload and departmental priorities.
• Oversee instrument tracking systems, documentation accuracy, and inventory control.
• Coordinate daily SPD operations to meet surgical and procedural case demands.
• Monitor tray turnaround times, instrument availability, and case cart readiness.
• Troubleshoot equipment, instrument, and workflow issues in real time.
• Ensure compliance with AAMI ST79, AORN guidelines, CDC recommendations, and regulatory standards.
• Audit tray assembly accuracy and address service concerns where necessary.

Required Experience / Certifications / Licensure

• Minimum of three (3) years of sterile processing experience in a leadership role.
• National certifications such as CBSPD and/or CRCST are required.
• Knowledge of sterilization principles, microbiology, and infection prevention practices.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.

Why ARMStaffing?

At ARMStaffing, we take care of our employees! We offer:

• Health Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and more
• Onboarding Made Easy: We handle physicals, titers, and more so you can focus on care
• Clinical Support: In-house clinical team available to assist and advocate
• 401k Retirement Plan: Eligible after waiting period; 4% match with 5% contribution
• Recruiter Matching: Get paired with a recruiter based on your location and specialty
• Extras: Travel reimbursement, housing allowance, meals, referral bonuses, and more

We're not the only ones who think ARMStaffing should be your first choice. Here’s why:

• SIA’s Top-50 Fastest Growing Healthcare Staffing Firms – 2019
• SIA’s Largest Healthcare Staffing Agencies in the U.S. – 2023
• Top Workplace in the Lehigh Valley – 2022, 2023
• Perfect scores for 'Name, Not a Number' and 'Recruiters' Personalities' on Highway Hypodermics
• We've earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval for healthcare staffing 15 years strong and counting!

Contract & local rates may vary based on location and applicant residency. Ask your ARMStaffing recruiter for details!