Supervisor, Central Sterile Processing at UPMC

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

25 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

24 Feb, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Team Leadership, Sterilization, Decontamination, Instrument Assembly, Packaging, Distribution, Performance Improvement, Inventory Management, Tracking Systems, Coaching, Mentoring, Regulatory Compliance, Quality Assurance, Communication, Problem-Solving

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Central Sterile Processing Supervisor Lead. Elevate. Make Every Surgery Possible. Are you a certified Central Sterile professional ready to step into a leadership role? Join UPMC and lead a high-performing team dedicated to delivering safe, efficient, and reliable instrumentation to the Operating Room. Your expertise will directly impact patient safety, surgical excellence, and team development every single day. Schedule 5 – 8-hour shifts (Monday–Friday) Rotating weekend call Rotating holiday call What You’ll Do As a Central Sterile Processing Supervisor, you will coordinate the daily operations of the department and ensure seamless instrument and equipment processing — including cleaning, decontamination, assembly, packaging, sterilization, and distribution to caregivers in the Operating Room. You will: Lead a team of staff to ensure quality, efficiency, and accuracy in instrumentation delivery to the OR Oversee sterilization and processing in accordance with departmental standards, regulatory requirements, and professional best practices Drive performance improvement initiatives to reduce surgical instrument errors and streamline same-day turnaround processes Collaborate with the Operating Room and leadership to optimize instrument inventory, tracking systems, and count sheets Serve as a subject matter expert and resource for the instrument tracking system Support the consolidation and streamlining of instrument sets to enhance throughput and operational efficiency Ensure ordering, coordination, and timely return of instrumentation with missing critical components Maintain visibility and accessibility across the OR and Sterile Processing Department for proactive problem-solving Leadership & Team Development You won’t just manage processes — you’ll build people. Coach, mentor, schedule, and motivate Central Sterile Processing staff Participate in annual staff evaluations and support professional growth plans Coordinate internal and external educational opportunities to maintain certifications Share your knowledge of central sterile processing to support the growth and development of your team Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, diversity, and respectful communication Lead by example with professionalism, customer service excellence, and integrity Quality & Continuous Improvement Implement and uphold standards of care and regulatory compliance Utilize performance improvement tools to enhance patient safety, quality, and satisfaction Integrate research and best practices into daily operations Support departmental goals of quality service, system improvement, and cost containment Contribute to initiatives and task forces that strengthen system-wide performance Qualifications High School Diploma or equivalent 3 years of Central Sterile Processing experience required 2 years supervisory or team lead experience required Strong communication skills with physicians, peers, and interdisciplinary teams Ability to stand for the duration of shifts and lift/push/pull up to 35 pounds Completion of 10 hours of continuing education annually to maintain qualification Licensure & Certifications Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD) OR Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) through HSPA Act 34 Clearance Why Join UPMC? At UPMC, we are committed to our Core Values — delivering what’s required the first time, every time — with responsibility, accuracy, timeliness, and compassion. You’ll work in an environment that values leadership, professional development, and meaningful impact on patient care. If you’re ready to lead a dedicated team and play a vital role in surgical excellence, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and help power the Operating Room from behind the scenes.

Responsibilities

The Supervisor will coordinate daily department operations, ensuring seamless instrument processing including cleaning, decontamination, assembly, sterilization, and distribution to the Operating Room. This role involves leading staff to ensure quality and accuracy, overseeing compliance with standards, and driving performance improvement initiatives.