Supervisor, Central Sterile Processing

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.