UPMC

Supervisor, Central Sterile Processing

UPMC, Erie

UPMC Hamot, a Magnet designated facility located in Erie, PA is hiring a supervisor to join the Central Processing department!

This position is full-time, Monday-Friday 2:30pm-11pm. No holidays or weekends.

Apply today to join this team of life-changers!

Please visit the following link to learn more about this role and careers in Surgical Services: Surgical Services Careers at UPMC (

Job title and salary will be determined based upon qualifications and career ladder requirements.

Purpose: Coordinates the daily operations of the department functions and assures instrument and equipment processing including; cleaning and decontamination, assembly, packaging, sterilization, and distribution to the patient care givers. Supervises employees and serves the customer as a resource to service problems and/or questions.

Responsibilities:

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Communicates clearly and effectively in both verbal and written forms. Documents thoroughly to support caregiver communication.
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Applies critical thinking to assess clinical, social, safety, psychological, and spiritual needs. Aligns daily work with organizational and professional goals to enhance patient safety and satisfaction.
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Builds compassionate, healing relationships with colleagues and patients. Shares innovations and knowledge through presentations, posters, and publications.
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Utilizes performance improvement tools to enhance care quality and work environment. Integrates research and best practices into daily work and shares improvements across units.
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Collaborates to reduce surgical instrument errors and streamline same-day instrument processing. Builds strong teams through mentoring and positive communication.
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Coaches peers on cultural diversity and addresses workplace issues like horizontal violence. Models accountability for time management, safe work hours, and healthy lifestyles.
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Plans and completes professional development activities. Coordinates educational opportunities to maintain staff certifications.
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Mentors and educates others, positively impacting patients, peers, and the healthcare team. Shares expertise beyond the clinical unit to support broader team development.
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Embodies UPMC's Core Values through responsible, accurate, and compassionate service. Recommends and participates in clinical and workplace improvements.
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Leads by fostering healthy relationships and supporting team initiatives. Collaborates with managers to uphold standards in Central Sterile Processing (CSP).
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Models excellent customer service and supports departmental goals. Coaches and develops CSP staff, including scheduling and motivation.
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Participates in staff evaluations and ensures proper sterilization practices. Coordinates instrument ordering and tracking, ensuring timely set circulation.
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Serves as a resource for instrument tracking and set optimization. Remains accessible for proactive problem-solving across OR and CSP.
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High School Graduate or equivalent.
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3 years of experience in central sterile processing.
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2 years supervisory or team leader experience required.
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Ability to communicate effectively with peers, physicians, staff of other hospital departments, and outside contacts.
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Must complete 10 hours of continuing education to remain qualified as a Central Sterile Technician on an annual basis.
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Must be able to stand for all shift hours and be able to pick up, push, pull etc. 35 pounds. Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
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Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution or Certified Registered Central Service Technician with Healthcare Sterile Processing Association.
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UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

If you would like to discuss this opportunity with a Recruiter for Hamot Inpatient Nursing and Nursing Support, reach out to Jill Schlosser at