Central Sterile Processing Supervisor

Join University of Maryland Capital Region Medical Center in Largo, MD as a Central Sterile Processing Supervisor. This role provides day-to-day leadership and operational oversight of the Central Sterile Processing Department, ensuring instruments, equipment, and supplies are safely decontaminated, processed, sterilized, assembled, and available to support patient care.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate daily Central Sterile Processing operations, staff assignments, workload, and department priorities.
• Oversee decontamination, cleaning, processing, sterilization, packaging, and preparation of instruments, supplies, and equipment in accordance with infection control and safety standards.
• Monitor sterilization processes, including biological and chemical testing, autoclave operation, sterility requirements, and required documentation.
• Ensure proper tray assembly, instrument processing, and timely distribution of sterile instrumentation, equipment, and supplies.
• Assist with staffing, scheduling, workflow planning, time and attendance, and daily department coverage.
• Maintain appropriate inventory and par levels while supporting cost-effective utilization of supplies and equipment.
• Train, coach, mentor, and support staff development, orientation, competencies, and ongoing education.
• Support department quality and performance improvement initiatives and assist in resolving operational concerns.
• Maintain compliance with hospital policies, regulatory requirements, safety standards, and Central Sterile Processing best practices.
• Serve as a department resource and assume responsibility for department operations in the manager's absence.
• Collaborate with clinical and operational teams to support efficient workflow and exceptional service.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• CRCST (Certified Registered Central Service Technician) or Certified Surgical Technologist certification, required.
• CHL (Certified Healthcare Leader), preferred.
• 3–5 years of applicable Central Sterile Processing experience, required.
• Leadership, supervisory, or equivalent management experience within Central Sterile Processing strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to lead by example, provide staff direction, and promote accountability.
• Knowledge of sterilization practices, infection control, regulatory standards, inventory management, and quality improvement.
• College degree or equivalent experience and/or training.
• Bilingual candidates encouraged to apply.

Schedule

Full-Time | Day Shift | Monday-Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. | Rotating Weekends Required

Pay

Pay Range: $31.78 - $44.50 per hour.

Benefits

• Benefits Package applicable to Full-Time, Part-Time, & PRN Staff Members.
• Advancement Opportunities Within a Growing Central Sterile Processing Team.