Supervisor Sterile Processing

CHI St. Vincent, a regional health network serving Arkansas, is part of CommonSpirit Health. We have served Arkansas since 1888 with a history of many firsts. Together with more than 4500 coworkers, 1000 medical staff and 500 volunteers we consistently receive praise for care advancements. CommonSpirit Health was formed by the alignment of Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health in 2019. With our combined resources CommonSpirit is committed to building healthy communities advocating for those who are poor and vulnerable and innovating how and where healing can happen both inside our hospitals and out in the community. CHI St. Vincent provides you with the same level of care you provide to others. We care about our employee well-being and offer benefits that complement and support your work/life balance.We offer the following benefits to support you and your family:Free Premium Membership to our Care@Work program to help employees with child care pet care senior caregivers housekeepers & more.Health/Dental/Vision Insurance Flexible spending accounts Voluntary Protection: Group Accident Critical Illness and Identity Theft Adoption Assistance Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family Paid Time Off (PTO) Tuition Assistance for career growth and development Matching 401(k) and 457(b) Retirement Programs Wellness Programs.

As our Sterile Processing Supervisor at St. Vincent Infirmary, you will support our surgical and hospital teams by overseeing the decontamination, sterilization, and preparation of all surgical instruments and supplies so that every patient receives safe, efficient care.

Every day, you’ll lead and coordinate Sterile Processing Department (SPD) operations, ensuring 24/7 coverage and smooth execution of high-priority tasks. You’ll work closely with internal departments and surgery schedules to proactively manage resources and support exceptional patient outcomes.

To be successful in this role, you must have a strong understanding of sterile processing workflows, a leadership mindset, and the ability to inspire and support a collaborative team.

• Supervise and coordinate SPD staff across all shifts, including scheduling, training, and performance monitoring.

• Ensure instruments, implants, and supplies are processed, restocked, and delivered accurately and on time.

• Collaborate with surgical services and nursing to meet departmental needs based on case schedules.

• Support infection control protocols and equipment tracking procedures.

• Promote a culture of safety, continuous improvement, and accountability.

• High School Diploma or GED required.

• Minimum 5 years of experience in a sterile processing department.

• 2+ years of supervisory experience in SPD or related field.

• Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Supervisor (CSPDS) required upon hire.