Sterile Processing Supervisor

About the role

AdventHealth is hiring a full-time, day-shift Sterile Processing Supervisor in Tavares, Florida. The supervisor oversees sterilization practices, instrument tracking and quality, ensures infection control standards are met, and acts as a liaison between hospital departments. The pay range is $23.94-$44.53.

Key responsibilities

• Use the instrument tracking system for reports and quality feedback, and keep accurate records of sterilizer loads.
• Maintain competency through continuing education and in-services on new equipment, and follow manufacturer instructions for reprocessing.
• Monitor sterilization practices and sterilization equipment, taking corrective action and marking equipment out of service when needed.
• Communicate with vendors on policy compliance, report non-compliance and environmental concerns to leadership, and meet regularly with them on departmental needs and quality results.
• Ensure safe work practices, monitor staff use of PPE in decontamination areas, and promote hazard control for patients, visitors and employees.
• Monitor the work environment for infection control standards, including daily cleaning, and act as a liaison to meet customer needs and share instrumentation availability with staff.

Required profile

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• 1+ year of experience; previous leadership or management experience preferred.
• Ability to lift 35 lbs independently and stand for long periods.
• Willingness to learn and work a flexible schedule including nights and weekends.
• Previous leadership or management experience preferred.

Required skills

• Certified Registered Central Service Tech (CRCST) or Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician (CSPDT).
• Knowledge of sterilization standards, surgical instrumentation, infection control, and steam and ethylene oxide sterilization.
• Basic computer skills; knowledge of a computerized instrument tracking system preferred.
• Effective communication in English, ability to train new staff and manage inventory.

What we offer

• Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance from day one.
• Paid time off from day one and 4 weeks of fully paid parental leave.
• 403(b) retirement plan and career development resources.
• Well-being and mental health support, and pet benefits.