Supervisor Sterile Processing

Monday - Friday 8:00 A.M. to 4:30 P.M.

• →Coordinates daily staffing and schedules to ensure appropriate coverage based on surgical volume and department needs, including PTO approvals
• →Assigns team members to work areas based on competency, workload, and operational priorities
• →Maintains workflow to ensure timely instrument processing, case cart assembly, and OR support
• →Monitors staff productivity, accuracy, and timeliness to meet departmental expectations
• →Facilitates daily huddles and departmental meetings; prepares agendas and communicates updates to staff and leadership
• →Promotes and models Advocate Health’s Behaviors of Excellence

• Ensures adherence to infection prevention, sterilization, and safety standards related to equipment, instruments, and the work environment
• Promotes a culture of safety by identifying, reporting, and addressing issues through established channels
• Participates in patient safety and quality improvement initiatives
• Leads or supports performance improvement efforts, including data collection, trend analysis, and implementation of action plans
• Collaborates with OR leadership, physicians, and interdisciplinary teams to improve processes and patient outcomes

• Maintains efficient department flow, including staff assignments, breaks, and coverage for absences
• Monitors and assists with OR turnover activities and instrument availability
• Ensures effective communication with OR staff and other departments to support patient care needs
• Partners with SPD leadership/educator to manage inventory, equipment, and case cart readiness

• Participates in recruitment, interviewing, and hiring decisions
• Provides coaching, performance feedback, and ongoing staff development
• Conducts performance evaluations and competency assessments in collaboration with SPD leadership
• Addresses employee relations concerns, including corrective action, in partnership with the SPD Manager
• Maintains accurate employee records and supports professional development planning

• Collaborates with SPD leadership in developing and implementing departmental policies and procedures
• Participates in budget planning and management of departmental resources
• Contributes to achieving operational goals aligned with Advocate Health and hospital objectives
• Supports the principles of Shared Governance and organizational initiatives

• Exposure to blood, body fluids, and hazardous materials
• Ability to respond quickly and effectively in emergency situations
• Requires physical strength and dexterity to handle instruments and equipment
• Ability to lift up to 40–50 pounds
• Flexibility to work varied hours based on department needs
• Completion of required health screenings (e.g., TB testing, immunizations)

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Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.