Certified Sterile Processing Supervisor

Your future role at a glance

Location:  Tulsa, OK

Facility:  Ascension St. John Medical Center

Department/Specialty:  Sterile Processing 

Schedule:  Full-time day shift, Monday through Friday, 6:30am-3:00pm

How you'll make an impact in this role

• Lead and empower the sterile processing team by providing direct supervision, coaching, and daily support to ensure seamless adherence to safety guidelines and quality standards.

• Master surgical instrument readiness by overseeing decontamination, assembly, and sterilization processes aligned with top-tier AAMI industry standards to protect patient safety in the operating room.

• Optimize surgical case preparation by ensuring all case carts are accurately prepared, fully stocked, and delivered on time for scheduled procedures.

• Drive quality and workflow excellence by monitoring regular quality assurance audits, tracking performance metrics, and delivering constructive feedback to elevate team outcomes.

• Build and mentor a high-performing team through active recruitment, comprehensive onboarding, continuous skill development, and performance evaluations.

What minimum qualifications you'll need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• One or more of the following required:
  • Central Service Tech specializing in Sterile Processing credentialed from the Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD) obtained within 12 Months (1 year) of hire date orjob transfer date.
  • Central Service Tech specializing in Sterile Processing credentialed from the Healthcare Sterile Processing Association obtained within 12 Months (1 year) of hire date or job transfer date.
  • Associates hired or transferred into the role prior to 12/26/21 can be credentialed as a CentralService Tech or Surgical Tech. Associates hired or transferred into the role after 12/26/21 must becredentialed as a Central Service Tech through Certification Board for Sterile Processing andDistribution (CBSPD) or International Association of Healthcare Central Service Material Management (IAHCSMM).

Education:

• High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Technical degree with 1 year of experience OR 5 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 97,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you’ll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Equal employment opportunity employer

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Benefits

Paid time off (PTO)Various health insurance options & wellness plansRetirement benefits including employer match plansLong-term & short-term disabilityEmployee assistance programs (EAP)Parental leave & adoption assistanceTuition reimbursementWays to give back to your community

Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance, location and salary range at the time of the offer.