Sterile Processing Supervisor

IA_MMC Mercy Health Services - Iowa, Corp.

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Mercy Health West Michigan Hospital Campus - Muskegon, Mi Until 10/5/2026 2+ years exp First posted August 6, 2026 Last posted August 6, 2026
Job description

Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

Evening Shift

Description:

Position Title: Sterile Processing Supervisor

  • Typical hours 1p-9:30p ; variable
  • No working weekends or holidays unless we have a special project and would rotate resource call with the other supervisors
  • Primary function is to support education of all colleagues, trainees and new hire orientees. Will also cover other supervisors when off on PTO as needed.

Position Summary:

Communicates and collaborates with Surgery regarding Operating Room (OR)
instrumentation, case cart needs and proactively reviews the daily schedule for coordination of instrumentation needs.

What you will need:

  • High School diploma or equivalent
  • 2 years of experience in Sterile Processing department
  • Certification in Central Sterile Processing

Preferred:

  • Graduate from a sterile processing program
  • Membership in Central Sterile Processing Professional Organization


What you will do:

  • Communicates and collaborates with Surgery regarding OR instrumentation, case cart needs and proactively reviews the daily schedule for coordination of instrumentation needs.
  • Contributes to the OR efficiency by understanding concepts and principles of sterilization and disinfection and identifying process improvement initiatives.
  • Oversees shift operations and resolves problems.
  • Facilitates scheduling, staffing and daily adjustments based on department needs and coordinates the daily assignment work to staff.
  • Facilitates workflow of department and instrumentation turnover by coordinating cleaning, processing and sterilization of instrumentation as needed.
  • Develops daily, monthly and/or yearly measurable goals.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

About this role

Summary

Oversee sterile processing operations, coordinate with surgery, improve processes, and manage staff.

Job title

Sterile Processing Supervisor

Experience level

2+ years

Minimum experience

2+ years exp

Industry

healthcare

Location requirements

Must be based near Muskegon, MI; remote not allowed.

Salary

Not specified

Management role

Yes

Skills & keywords

Required skills

certification in central sterile processingcommunication

Preferred skills

graduate from sterile processing programmembership in central sterile processing professional organization

Specializations

sterile processinginstrument sterilizationoperating room coordination
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Unknown location

On-site