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Supervisor Sterile Processing
Company : Catholic Health Initiatives
Location : Phoenix, AZ, 85013
Job Type : Full Time
Salary : 30.91-45.98 HOUR
Date Posted : 3 January 2026
Job Summary and Responsibilities
As our Sterile Processing Supervisor, you will provide 24-hour oversight and leadership for the Sterile Processing unit. This critical role ensures efficient, safe, and cost-effective sterilization, directly impacting patient safety and clinical operations.
Every day you will manage and lead the Sterile Processing team, allocating staff, equipment, and resources cost-effectively. You'll assist the manager with budget preparation, maintenance, and monitoring. You will also develop and maintain standards of care consistent with hospital policies and our Mission and Philosophy.
To be successful, you will demonstrate strong supervisory skills, in-depth sterile processing knowledge, patient safety expertise, and resource management. Excellent financial acumen, communication, and an unwavering commitment to quality assurance and organizational values are essential.
- Supervises all assigned staff to meet the needs of patients and their families.
- Performs personnel-related functions (hiring, terminating, disciplining, training, etc.). Ensures staffing is appropriate.
- Submits performance assessments to Director for approval prior to due date. Evaluates work performance of staff and makes recommendations for merit increases, promotions and disciplinary actions.
- Holds regular staff meetings to maintain open communication within the department.
- Counsels employees and implements disciplinary action as necessary according to severity of infraction utilizing organization personnel policies.
- Prepares work schedules, assigns personnel, evaluates work performance and makes recommendations for personnel action.
Dignity Health now offers an Education Benefit program for benefit-eligible employees after 180 days. This program provides debt relief and student loan assistance to help you achieve your goals. Full-time employees can receive up to $18,000 over five years, while part-time employees can receive up to $9,000.
Job Requirements
Minimum:
High School Diploma/GED
3 years experience as an instrument technician, surgical technician, and/or Central Supply technician
One of the following certifications: CRCST, CSPDS, CSPDT or CSPDT-CBSPD
Preferred:
- Bachelors and supervisory experience
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Frequently asked questions
A Supervisor Sterile Processing plays a pivotal role in patient safety by ensuring all surgical instruments are thoroughly sterilized and ready for use. Their oversight minimizes infection risks, directly supporting clinical teams and improving patient outcomes through strict adherence to sterilization protocols.
In Phoenix, certifications like CRCST, CSPDT, or CSPDS are highly regarded for sterile processing supervisors. These credentials demonstrate expertise in sterilization techniques and compliance with healthcare standards, boosting employability and aligning with Arizona’s healthcare regulations.
Effective communication, team management, and conflict resolution are critical leadership traits for this role. Supervisors must balance resource allocation, staff training, and performance evaluation while fostering a culture of safety and quality within the sterile processing department.
Phoenix’s healthcare sector is expanding, increasing demand for skilled sterile processing supervisors. Competition remains moderate, with employers favoring candidates who combine certification, supervisory experience, and local healthcare knowledge, making it a promising location to advance in this field.
At Catholic Health Initiatives, supervisors manage 24-hour operations of the sterile processing team, oversee budgeting, enforce quality standards, and align practices with the hospital’s mission. The role uniquely blends clinical oversight with administrative duties in a faith-based healthcare environment.
Catholic Health Initiatives offers educational benefits, including debt relief and student loan assistance for eligible employees. This support encourages professional development, enabling sterile processing supervisors to enhance skills and potentially pursue advanced leadership opportunities within the organization.
Supervisors in sterile processing typically earn between $58,000 and $75,000 annually in Phoenix, reflecting the region’s cost of living and healthcare demand. Experience, certification, and management skills can push compensation toward the higher end within this competitive market.
While technicians focus on sterilizing instruments, supervisors coordinate staff schedules, manage department resources, and enforce safety standards. Their role emphasizes leadership, quality assurance, and compliance rather than hands-on sterilization tasks, ensuring smooth operations across shifts.
Phoenix hospitals often face staffing fluctuations due to high patient volumes and specialized surgical cases. Supervisors must adeptly adjust personnel assignments and maintain adequate coverage to meet clinical demands without compromising sterilization quality or turnaround times.
Experienced supervisors may advance into roles like sterile processing manager, director of sterile processing, or healthcare quality assurance positions. Catholic Health Initiatives’ focus on education benefits supports upward mobility through further certification and leadership training.