Supervisor Sterile Processing - Owensboro Surgery Center

About the Role

At SCA Health, we believe health care is about people—the patients we serve, the physicians we support, and the teammates who push us forward. As part of Optum, SCA Health is redefining specialty care by developing accessible, patient-centered practice solutions for a network of over 370 ambulatory surgical centers, 400+ specialty physician practice clinics, and numerous labs and surgical hospitals. Our work spans a broad spectrum of services designed to support physicians, health systems, and employers in delivering efficient, value-based care without compromising quality or autonomy.

Our decisions are rooted in seven core values: clinical quality, integrity, service excellence, teamwork, accountability, continuous improvement, and inclusion. These values shape our culture and guide our actions.

Responsibilities

• Maintains the sterile processing department in an orderly and organized fashion.
• Creates schedules to ensure daily coverage for the department.
• Demonstrates knowledge of sterilization procedures, aseptic technique, and maintenance and care of instruments and equipment.
• Understands and applies standards and practices of sterile technique.
• Cleans and/or disinfects instruments and equipment after use, returning them to the proper area for storage or processing.
• Differentiates sterilization and disinfection methods required for specific instruments and equipment.
• Operates sterilizers, high-level disinfectors, instrument washers, and other designated processors.
• Understands, interprets, documents, and maintains records of chemical and biological indicators related to sterilization and disinfection processes.
• Completes and verifies all documentation for accuracy and compliance with established standards.
• Cleans, wraps, sterilizes, and disinfects instruments and equipment while maintaining the functionality of the processing area.
• Performs weekly inventory of processing supplies and notifies appropriate personnel of order needs.
• Completes assigned daily, weekly, monthly, and quarterly routines, including reports, logs, and related documentation.
• Assists teammates with daily preparation for current and future facility schedules, including pulling cases and assembling supplies.
• Available to assist all areas of the facility as needed and assigned.
• Demonstrates flexibility in assuming duties and responsibilities, including assisting in room turnover when needed.
• Completes all employee/patient incident documentation thoroughly and in a timely manner, as required by facility policy.
• Practices infection control and standard precautions as instructed or trained.
• Assists with the preparation of the operating room/procedure room for surgery/procedures as directed.
• Checks the updated schedule every morning and prepares rooms with supplies and equipment as assigned.
• Performs all other duties as assigned by management.

Requirements

• Certification in Sterile Processing highly preferred.
• High School Graduate or equivalent.
• 4 years of Sterile Processing Experience required.
• 1-2 years as Lead Technician/Supervisor preferred.
• Knowledge of typical OR equipment required.
• Must be personable, friendly, and exhibit flexibility and positive interpersonal skills.
• Ability to be flexible with work schedule and maintain regular attendance.

Pay

USD $28.61–$32.50 per hour.

Benefits

SCA Health offers a comprehensive benefits package to support your health, well-being, and financial future, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401k plan with company match.
• Paid time off.
• Life and disability insurance.

For more details, visit https://careers.sca.health/why-sca.