{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"30b7006824f9fc2d95d64278","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/30b7006824f9fc2d95d64278","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/30b7006824f9fc2d95d64278","title":"Central Processing Supervisor","description":"Logan Surgery Center\n1350 N 500 E\n4th Floor\nLogan, UT 84341, USA\n\nThe Central Processing Manager is responsible for the overall leadership, coordination, and daily operations of the Central Processing Department within an Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC). This position ensures that all surgical instruments, equipment, and supplies are appropriately decontaminated, inspected, assembled, sterilized, stored, and distributed in accordance with applicable regulatory requirements, infection prevention standards, manufacturer instructions for use (IFUs), and facility policies.\nThe Central Processing Manager is responsible for maintaining a culture of patient safety, quality, accountability, and continuous improvement. The Manager ensures departmental readiness for The Joint Commission accreditation and other applicable regulatory and accreditation surveys.\nDepartment Leadership & Operations Provide daily leadership, supervision, and direction to Central Processing staff.\nEstablish staffing assignments, schedules, workflow priorities, and departmental coverage based on surgical volume and acuity.\nEnsure timely and accurate processing of instruments and equipment to support scheduled and emergent surgical procedures.\nMonitor departmental productivity, workflow, turnaround times, and staffing needs.\nMaintain appropriate inventory levels of sterile supplies, instruments, trays, and processing supplies.\nCollaborate closely with OR leadership, perioperative staff, Materials Management, Infection Prevention, and other departments to ensure uninterrupted surgical operations.\nDevelop, implement, and maintain departmental policies and procedures.\nEnsure all cleaning, disinfection, inspection, assembly, packaging, sterilization, and storage processes are performed according to current standards and manufacturer IFUs.\nEnsure proper operation, monitoring, documentation, and maintenance of sterilization and high-level disinfection equipment.\nVerify appropriate use and documentation of biological indicators, chemical indicators, and other required sterilization monitoring processes.\nEnsure accurate sterilization load records and traceability from processing through patient use.\nMonitor sterile storage areas for appropriate environmental conditions, package integrity, expiration/event-related sterility requirements, and proper stock rotation.\nImmediately address sterilization failures, wet packs, compromised packaging, equipment failures, or other processing concerns according to established procedures.\nPartner with Infection Prevention to investigate and correct potential infection-control risks.\nRegulatory & Accreditation Compliance Maintain departmental compliance with The Joint Commission , CMS, state health department requirements, OSHA, CDC guidance, and other applicable regulatory and professional standards.\nMaintain knowledge of current AAMI standards and recommended practices applicable to sterile processing.\nEnsure staff follow manufacturer IFUs and that current IFUs are readily accessible and incorporated into departmental processes.\nPrepare the department for accreditation and regulatory surveys and participate in mock surveys and readiness activities.\nMaintain required documentation, logs, competencies, quality records, and performance-monitoring data.\nMaintain a state of continuous survey readiness.\nQuality & Performance Improvement Establish and monitor Central Processing quality indicators and departmental performance metrics.\nConduct routine audits of cleaning, assembly, sterilization, storage, documentation, and quality-control processes.\nTrack and trend errors, tray discrepancies, sterilization events, damaged instruments, missing instruments, and other quality indicators.\nLead or participate in Performance Improvement/Quality Improvement initiatives.\nIdentify opportunities to improve patient safety, workflow efficiency, instrument availability, and cost effectiveness.\nReport significant quality, safety, or compliance concerns to appropriate leadership.\nEquipment & Instrument Management Oversee preventive maintenance and repair of sterilizers, washers, ultrasonic cleaners, heat sealers, and other Central Processing equipment.\nCoordinate with vendors and Biomedical/Facilities personnel regarding equipment maintenance and service.\nMonitor instrument condition and coordinate repair or replacement of damaged or obsolete instruments.\nWork with OR staff and vendors to evaluate instrument needs and standardize surgical trays when appropriate.\nEnsure loaner instrumentation is appropriately received, inspected, processed, sterilized, and returned according to policy and manufacturer requirements.\nDocumentation & Communication Maintain accurate departmental records, including sterilization logs, biological monitoring results, equipment records, quality audits, competency records, and other required documentation.\nCommunicate promptly with surgical leadership regarding instrument shortages, processing delays, equipment failures, sterilization concerns, or other operational issues.\nParticipate in perioperative leadership meetings and quality committees as assigned.\nMaintain confidentiality of patient, employee, and organizational information.\nRequired Qualifications High school diploma or equivalent required\nCurrent certification as a Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) or Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician (CSPDT) preferred.\nPrior supervisory or management experience in Central Sterile Processing/Sterile Processing preferred.\nPrevious experience in an ASC, hospital operating room, or other surgical environment strongly preferred.\nDemonstrated knowledge of sterilization, disinfection, decontamination, surgical instrumentation, and infection prevention practices.\nWorking knowledge of AAMI standards, OSHA requirements, CMS requirements, and Joint Commission expectations.\nDemonstrated ability to interpret and implement manufacturer IFUs.\nStrong organizational, communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.\nAbility to work effectively in a fast‑paced surgical environment.\nPhysical & Environmental Requirements Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.\nAbility to frequently lift, push, pull, and transport instrument trays and equipment in accordance with organizational safety guidelines.\nAbility to work in environments with exposure to heat, moisture, chemicals, biological contaminants, and other conditions associated with decontamination and sterilization processes.\nAbility to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE).\nAbility to respond to urgent surgical needs and departmental emergencies.\nKey Performance Expectations The Central Processing Manager is expected to maintain:\nPatient safety as the highest priority\nContinuous readiness for Joint Commission and regulatory surveys\n100% compliance with applicable sterilization monitoring and documentation requirements\nStrict adherence to manufacturer IFUs\nEffective instrument availability and turnaround\nAccurate traceability and documentation\nOngoing staff competency and education\nA culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement\nBenefits:\nComprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance\nHealth Savings Account with an employer contribution\nLife Insurance\nPTO\n401(k) retirement plan with a company match\nAnd more!\nOur organizationis an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, creed, sex, religion, marital status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical 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This practice relates to all personnel matters such as compensation, benefits, training, promotions, transfers, layoffs, etc.Furthermore, our organizationiscommitted to going beyond the legal requirements of equal employment opportunity to take positive actions which ensure diversity in the workplace and result in a multi‑cultural organization.\nEqual Opportunity Employer\nThis employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.\n\n#J-18808-Ljbffr","company":"Azspineandjoint","rawCompany":"azspineandjoint","city":"Logan","state":"UT","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-08-31T03:21:40.496Z","occupations":[{"code":"51-1011.00","title":"First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers","slug":"first-line-supervisors-of-production-and-operating-workers"},{"code":"11-9111.00","title":"Medical and Health Services Managers","slug":"medical-and-health-services-managers"},{"code":"29-2055.00","title":"Surgical Technologists","slug":"surgical-technologists"}],"industries":[{"code":"622110","title":"General Medical and Surgical Hospitals","slug":"general-medical-and-surgical-hospitals"},{"code":"621493","title":"Freestanding Ambulatory Surgical and Emergency Centers","slug":"freestanding-ambulatory-surgical-and-emergency-centers"},{"code":"622310","title":"Specialty (except Psychiatric and Substance Abuse) Hospitals","slug":"specialty-except-psychiatric-and-substance-abuse-hospitals"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Central Processing Supervisor","description":"Logan Surgery Center\n1350 N 500 E\n4th Floor\nLogan, UT 84341, USA\n\nThe Central Processing Manager is responsible for the overall leadership, coordination, and daily operations of the Central Processing Department within an Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC). This position ensures that all surgical instruments, equipment, and supplies are appropriately decontaminated, inspected, assembled, sterilized, stored, and distributed in accordance with applicable regulatory requirements, infection prevention standards, manufacturer instructions for use (IFUs), and facility policies.\nThe Central Processing Manager is responsible for maintaining a culture of patient safety, quality, accountability, and continuous improvement. The Manager ensures departmental readiness for The Joint Commission accreditation and other applicable regulatory and accreditation surveys.\nDepartment Leadership & Operations Provide daily leadership, supervision, and direction to Central Processing staff.\nEstablish staffing assignments, schedules, workflow priorities, and departmental coverage based on surgical volume and acuity.\nEnsure timely and accurate processing of instruments and equipment to support scheduled and emergent surgical procedures.\nMonitor departmental productivity, workflow, turnaround times, and staffing needs.\nMaintain appropriate inventory levels of sterile supplies, instruments, trays, and processing supplies.\nCollaborate closely with OR leadership, perioperative staff, Materials Management, Infection Prevention, and other departments to ensure uninterrupted surgical operations.\nDevelop, implement, and maintain departmental policies and procedures.\nEnsure all cleaning, disinfection, inspection, assembly, packaging, sterilization, and storage processes are performed according to current standards and manufacturer IFUs.\nEnsure proper operation, monitoring, documentation, and maintenance of sterilization and high-level disinfection equipment.\nVerify appropriate use and documentation of biological indicators, chemical indicators, and other required sterilization monitoring processes.\nEnsure accurate sterilization load records and traceability from processing through patient use.\nMonitor sterile storage areas for appropriate environmental conditions, package integrity, expiration/event-related sterility requirements, and proper stock rotation.\nImmediately address sterilization failures, wet packs, compromised packaging, equipment failures, or other processing concerns according to established procedures.\nPartner with Infection Prevention to investigate and correct potential infection-control risks.\nRegulatory & Accreditation Compliance Maintain departmental compliance with The Joint Commission , CMS, state health department requirements, OSHA, CDC guidance, and other applicable regulatory and professional standards.\nMaintain knowledge of current AAMI standards and recommended practices applicable to sterile processing.\nEnsure staff follow manufacturer IFUs and that current IFUs are readily accessible and incorporated into departmental processes.\nPrepare the department for accreditation and regulatory surveys and participate in mock surveys and readiness activities.\nMaintain required documentation, logs, competencies, quality records, and performance-monitoring data.\nMaintain a state of continuous survey readiness.\nQuality & Performance Improvement Establish and monitor Central Processing quality indicators and departmental performance metrics.\nConduct routine audits of cleaning, assembly, sterilization, storage, documentation, and quality-control processes.\nTrack and trend errors, tray discrepancies, sterilization events, damaged instruments, missing instruments, and other quality indicators.\nLead or participate in Performance Improvement/Quality Improvement initiatives.\nIdentify opportunities to improve patient safety, workflow efficiency, instrument availability, and cost effectiveness.\nReport significant quality, safety, or compliance concerns to appropriate leadership.\nEquipment & Instrument Management Oversee preventive maintenance and repair of sterilizers, washers, ultrasonic cleaners, heat sealers, and other Central Processing equipment.\nCoordinate with vendors and Biomedical/Facilities personnel regarding equipment maintenance and service.\nMonitor instrument condition and coordinate repair or replacement of damaged or obsolete instruments.\nWork with OR staff and vendors to evaluate instrument needs and standardize surgical trays when appropriate.\nEnsure loaner instrumentation is appropriately received, inspected, processed, sterilized, and returned according to policy and manufacturer requirements.\nDocumentation & Communication Maintain accurate departmental records, including sterilization logs, biological monitoring results, equipment records, quality audits, competency records, and other required documentation.\nCommunicate promptly with surgical leadership regarding instrument shortages, processing delays, equipment failures, sterilization concerns, or other operational issues.\nParticipate in perioperative leadership meetings and quality committees as assigned.\nMaintain confidentiality of patient, employee, and organizational information.\nRequired Qualifications High school diploma or equivalent required\nCurrent certification as a Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) or Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician (CSPDT) preferred.\nPrior supervisory or management experience in Central Sterile Processing/Sterile Processing preferred.\nPrevious experience in an ASC, hospital operating room, or other surgical environment strongly preferred.\nDemonstrated knowledge of sterilization, disinfection, decontamination, surgical instrumentation, and infection prevention practices.\nWorking knowledge of AAMI standards, OSHA requirements, CMS requirements, and Joint Commission expectations.\nDemonstrated ability to interpret and implement manufacturer IFUs.\nStrong organizational, communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.\nAbility to work effectively in a fast‑paced surgical environment.\nPhysical & Environmental Requirements Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.\nAbility to frequently lift, push, pull, and transport instrument trays and equipment in accordance with organizational safety guidelines.\nAbility to work in environments with exposure to heat, moisture, chemicals, biological contaminants, and other conditions associated with decontamination and sterilization processes.\nAbility to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE).\nAbility to respond to urgent surgical needs and departmental emergencies.\nKey Performance Expectations The Central Processing Manager is expected to maintain:\nPatient safety as the highest priority\nContinuous readiness for Joint Commission and regulatory surveys\n100% compliance with applicable sterilization monitoring and documentation requirements\nStrict adherence to manufacturer IFUs\nEffective instrument availability and turnaround\nAccurate traceability and documentation\nOngoing staff competency and education\nA culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement\nBenefits:\nComprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance\nHealth Savings Account with an employer contribution\nLife Insurance\nPTO\n401(k) retirement plan with a company match\nAnd more!\nOur organizationis an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, creed, sex, religion, marital status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, parental status, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic testing results or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state or local laws. 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