Valley Medical Center ยท 2 weeks ago
Supervisor Sterile Processing (2025-1369)
Renton, WA
Contract
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$67K/yr - $98K/yr
3+ years expValley Medical Center is seeking a Supervisor for their Sterile Processing department. The Sterile Processing Supervisor is responsible for overseeing all aspects of sterile processing operations, ensuring compliance with infection control standards and efficient workflows that support patient care.
Hospital & Health Care
Responsibilities
Supervise daily sterile processing operations, including decontamination, assembly, sterilization, and distribution of instruments and medical equipment
Oversee high-level disinfection processes to ensure compliance with infection control standards, manufacturer instructions, and regulatory requirements
Assist with hiring process of new employees
Manage staff scheduling, training, development, and performance evaluations to promote professional growth and high-quality service delivery
Coach employees, discussing performance improvements and supporting professional growth
Implement and maintain sterile processing policies, procedures, and workflows to ensure efficiency and regulatory compliance
Conduct regular audits of sterile processing activities to assess compliance and identify deficiencies; assist with disciplinary action and corrective action plans
Maintain accurate records of sterilization cycles, biological indicators, equipment maintenance, and instrument inventories
Collaborate with surgical services, nursing units, and other departments to ensure timely availability and proper functioning of instruments and equipment
Monitor and manage inventory of instruments, equipment, and supplies to support clinical operations and minimize delays
Serve as a technical resource for staff, providing guidance on sterile processing standards, best practices, and problem resolution
Provide leadership, mentorship, and coaching for staff, including training and performance reviews
Schedule and assign tasks to maintain smooth department workflow, including decontamination, cleaning, assembly, packaging, and high-level disinfection procedures
Ensure compliance with all applicable local, state, and federal regulations, as well as accreditation and infection control standards (e.g., AAMI, AORN, CDC, Joint Commission)
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
High school diploma or equivalent required
Minimum three years of experience in Sterile Processing and/or Operating Room
Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA) Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST), or Certification Board for Sterile Processing (CBSPD)
Prior experience working with instrument tracking systems and materials ordering systems
Strong knowledge of infection control, decontamination, sterilization, high-level disinfecting standards, and best practices
Familiarity with group purchasing, contracting, and advanced supply chain management concepts
Prioritizes, organizes, and completes work independently, meeting deadlines
Maintains flexibility, adaptability, and positive balance in a climate of constant change
Communicates effectively in oral and written form with a diverse population
Demonstrates a strong commitment to ongoing self-development and learning
Demonstrates strong judgment and creative thinking to solve problems and improve processes
Ability to analyze data, conduct audits, and implement process improvements
Preferred
Bachelor's degree with a focus in healthcare or business
Minimum One Year Of Lead Or Supervisory Experience
Company
Valley Medical Center
Valley Medical Center is the largest nonprofit healthcare provider between Seattle and Tacoma.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Michele Forgues-Lackie MBA, FACHE, FACMPE, CHFP
SVP/CFO, UW Medicine's Valley Medical Center
Liz Nolan
SVP Chief Communications & Marketing Officer
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