Sterile Processing Supervisor

Sterile Processing Supervisor Ascension - 3.5 Nashville, TN Job Details Full-time 3 hours ago Benefits Disability insurance Health insurance Tuition reimbursement Paid time off Adoption assistance Parental leave Employee assistance program Retirement plan Qualifications Hospital inventory management Medical equipment sterilization Healthcare staff management Mid-level High school diploma or GED Team development Hiring Key Performance Indicators CMS regulatory compliance Quality assurance audits Clinical staff training Team management Surgical instruments Staff training Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Quality audits 1 year Decontamination JCAHO Associate's degree Hospital regulatory compliance Staff development Performance evaluation

Full Job Description We Are Hiring:

Location:

Nashville, TN Facility:

Ascension Saint Thomas West Department:

Sterile Processing Schedule:

Full Time |

Evening What You Will Do:

Operational Oversight & Compliance:

Supervise daily sterile processing activities to ensure 100% adherence to local policies and regulatory standards (AAMI, Joint Commission, CMS).

Sterilization & Inventory Management:

Oversee the end-to-end processing of surgical instruments—from decontamination to sterilization—while managing case cart preparation and inventory accuracy.

Quality Assurance & Performance Metrics:

Evaluate QA findings and audit outcomes to coach the team, focusing on optimizing productivity standards and work-flow efficiency.

Staff Leadership & Development:

Lead the full talent life-cycle, including hiring, clinical training, and performance evaluations to drive professional growth and departmental excellence.

What You Will Need:

Licensure / Certification /

Registration:

One or more of the following required: 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. 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 or job transfer date.

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.

Why Join Our Team:

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ 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:

Equal employment opportunity employer Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster. Fraud prevention notice Prospective applicants should be vigilant against fraudulent job offers and interview requests. Scammers may use sophisticated tactics to impersonate Ascension employees. To ensure your safety, please remember: Ascension will never ask for payment or to provide banking or financial information as part of the job application or hiring process. Our legitimate email communications will always come from an @ascension.org email address; do not trust other domains, and an official offer will only be extended to candidates who have completed a job application through our authorized applicant tracking system. E-Verify statement Employer participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program. Please click here for more information.

Benefits:

Paid time off (PTO) Various health insurance options & wellness plans Retirement benefits including employer match plans Long-term & short-term disability Employee assistance programs (EAP) Parental leave & adoption assistance Tuition reimbursement Ways 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.