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UPMC · Pittsburgh, PA

Supervisor, Central Sterile Processing

TypeFull time
ScheduleMon–Fri · Nights
Experience3+ yrs
EducationHS diploma
PostedDec 7, 2025
✓You’ll need
Certifications
✓Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution OR Certified Registered Central Service Technician OR International Association of Healthcare Central Service Material Management
Education
✓High School Graduate or equivalent.
Qualifications
✓Act 34
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✓You’ll need
Certifications
✓Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution OR Certified Registered Central Service Technician OR International Association of Healthcare Central Service Material Management
Education
✓High School Graduate or equivalent.
Qualifications
✓Act 34
+Benefits
Continuing education
2,896open roles
60surgical tech roles open in PA
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Start strong: Earn up to a $5,000 sign-on bonus when you join our team! Lead with Purpose. Support Every Surgery.

UPMC Presbyterian is hiring a Full-Time Supervisor, Central Sterile Processing Are you ready to take the next step in your sterile processing career and lead a high-performing team behind life-saving procedures? At UPMC Presbyterian, we’re looking for a Central Sterile Processing Supervisor to guide operations, mentor staff, and ensure the highest standards of safety, precision, and patient care. Why You’ll Love This Role: Take on a leadership position within a critical support department Work overnight hours (Monday–Friday) with rotating weekend call every 4 weeks Drive innovation, safety, and efficiency in surgical support services Make a lasting impact through mentorship, collaboration, and quality improvement What You’ll Do: Lead daily operations of the department, ensuring top-tier cleaning, decontamination, sterilization, assembly, and distribution of surgical instruments Supervise, mentor, and support a team of skilled technicians, promoting a culture of accountability, growth, and compassion Serve as a key resource for clinical teams, solving issues, answering questions, and ensuring service excellence Partner with the manager to maintain compliance with regulatory and safety standards Drive performance improvement and help spread best practices across the department and hospital Champion education and development by coordinating internal and external training opportunities Lead initiatives that promote diversity, team wellness, and a positive work culture Participate in staff evaluations, scheduling, and strategic planning for departmental success Share knowledge through presentations, posters, and innovation efforts What It Takes: Strong leadership and communication skills Ability to manage people and processes in a fast-paced, detail-focused environment Commitment to patient safety, quality, and service Passion for mentoring, motivating, and making a difference behind the scenes High School Graduate or equivalent. 3 years experience in central sterile processing required. 2 years supervisory or team leader experience required.

Ability to communicate effectively with peers, physicians, staff of other hospital departments, and outside contacts. Must complete 10 hours of continuing education to remain qualified as a Central Sterile Technician on an annual basis. Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances: Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution OR Certified Registered Central Service Technician OR International Association of Healthcare Central Service Material Management Act 34 UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

About the role

Lead daily operations of the department, ensuring top-tier cleaning, decontamination, sterilization, assembly, and distribution of surgical instruments