Sterile Processing Supervisor

Assignment Duration

This is a 13-week contract position.

Schedule

3X12-hour shifts, from 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM (Friday to Sunday) 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, Sterile Processing Technicians I, II, III, and Non-Certified Technicians. Responsibilities also include daily workflow coordination, staff competency, quality assurance, regulatory compliance, and customer service support to the perioperative area.

Responsibilities

• Directly supervise SPD technicians across all work areas, ensuring daily assignments are met based on workload and case volume.
• Oversee instrument tracking systems and ensure documentation accuracy and inventory control.
• Coordinate daily SPD operations to meet surgical demands and monitor tray turnaround times.
• Troubleshoot equipment, instrument, and workflow issues in real-time.
• Ensure adherence to infection prevention practices and compliance with relevant guidelines and standards.
• Audit tray assembly and address service concerns, implementing service recovery when necessary.

Required Experience / Certifications / Licensure

• Minimum of three (3) years of sterile processing experience with prior leadership experience.
• Certification in sterile processing from CRCST HSPA or CBSPD is required.
• Experience with electronic instrument tracking systems is preferred.
• Knowledge of sterilization principles, infection prevention practices, and instrument identification.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.

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!