Supervisor, Sterile Processing & Environmental Services at VIVEX BIOLOGICS INC

Miami, Florida, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

28 Aug, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

30 May, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Sterile Processing, Environmental Services, Staff Supervision, Inventory Management, Regulatory Compliance, Infection Prevention, OSHA Standards, KPI Tracking, SOP Maintenance, Quality Control, Interpersonal Communication, Organizational Skills

Industry

Biotechnology Research

Description

Description Job purpose Supervise, lead, plan, and organize workload for the preparation, packaging, and wrapping of all instruments and equipment for sterilization. Ensure that all instruments, packaging materials, and equipment are sterile, compliant, and readily available for use. Oversee Environmental Services operations to maintain a clean, disinfected, safe, and regulatory-compliant facility environment that supports aseptic processing, employee safety, and operational excellence. Requirements Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Vivex will not provide sponsorship or employment for candidates who require the 24-month STEM Optional Practical Training (OPT) extension. Please note this is not an offer of immigration sponsorship. Duties and responsibilities Responsible for organizing, prioritizing, and scheduling Sterile Processing and Environmental Services workloads to meet departmental service levels and operational needs. Responsible for maintaining accurate SOPs, sterilization records, cleaning logs, inspection records, and ensuring all required documentation is completed, reviewed, approved, and audit ready. Responsible for coordinating and ensuring the preparation of instrument packs, proper placement of instruments on trays, and ensuring adherence to established sterilization and decontamination procedures. Responsible for the systematic flow and control of instruments, materials, waste, and support services in Sterile Supply, Processing, Recovery, and assigned facility areas. Responsible for trending and tracking sterilization metrics, cleaning performance metrics, and departmental KPIs; provides reports and updates to department leadership for management meetings. Oversees inventory levels for sterile processing supplies, environmental cleaning chemicals, PPE, and consumables; partners with Materials Management to ensure adequate stock and timely replenishment. Accountable for the proper functioning, preventive maintenance coordination, and cleanliness of sterilizers, washers, carts, floor equipment, and department areas to ensure all operations remain in good working condition. Supervises Environmental Services staff in daily cleaning, disinfecting, waste removal, floor care, room turnover, terminal cleaning, and response to spills or urgent disinfection needs. Ensures compliance with infection prevention standards, OSHA requirements, safety procedures, waste handling regulations, and applicable healthcare accreditation standards. Conducts routine inspections of departmental areas to verify cleanliness, organization, safety, and readiness; initiates non-conformance and corrective actions when deficiencies are identified. Provides training, coaching, onboarding, scheduling, and performance oversight for assigned staff; promotes accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement. Diligently attends to detail and pursues quality in accomplishing tasks. Reviews and manages departmental paperwork, logs, and records for accuracy while minimizing errors. Develops effective and attainable systems to ensure compliance with applicable regulations, standards, policies, and procedures. Performs other duties as assigned. Qualifications Associate’s degree or 2-4 years of related experience in Sterile Processing, Sterilization, or Hospital environment. Qualifications include: Strong Interpersonal skills Good documentation skills Written, Verbal and strong communication skills Attention to detail Strong organizational skills Working conditions Majority of the work is performed standing. The use of heavy machinery in enclosed areas can lead to a loud working environment. Weekend work will be alternated with employees from the department. Physical requirements The ability to be able to lift equipment and instrument trays up to, but not limited to, 70 lbs. The ability to be able to stand for long periods of time. Direct Reports Sterile Processing Technician Lead Sterile Processing Technician Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job any time. Vivex, Biologics is an equal opportunity employer (EEO) and expressly prohibits any form of workplace discrimination and/or harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. Vivex, Biologics complies with the Americans with Disability Act (ADA) which prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals with disabilities who, with or without reasonable accommodation, can perform the essential functions of a job.

Responsibilities

Supervise and organize the workload for sterile processing and environmental services to ensure a clean, compliant, and safe facility. Manage staff, track departmental KPIs, and oversee the maintenance of sterilization equipment and supplies.