About this role
Central Sterile Processing Supervisor
Lead. Elevate. Make Every Surgery Possible.
Are you a certified Central Sterile professional ready to step into a leadership role? Join ST Health and lead a high-performing team dedicated to delivering safe, efficient, and reliable instrumentation to the Operating Room. Your expertise will directly impact patient safety, surgical excellence, and team development every single day.
Schedule
5 – 8-hour shifts (Monday–Friday)
Rotating weekend call
Rotating holiday call
What You’ll Do
As a Central Sterile Processing Supervisor, you will coordinate the daily operations of the department and ensure seamless instrument and equipment processing — including cleaning, decontamination, assembly, packaging, sterilization, and distribution to caregivers in the Operating Room.
You will:
Lead a team of staff to ensure quality, efficiency, and accuracy in instrumentation delivery to the OR
Oversee sterilization and processing in accordance with departmental standards, regulatory requirements, and professional best practices
Drive performance improvement initiatives to reduce surgical instrument errors and streamline same-day turnaround processes
Collaborate with the Operating Room and leadership to optimize instrument inventory, tracking systems, and count sheets
Serve as a subject matter expert and resource for the instrument tracking system
Support the consolidation and streamlining of instrument sets to enhance throughput and operational efficiency
Ensure ordering, coordination, and timely return of instrumentation with missing critical components
Maintain visibility and accessibility across the OR and Sterile Processing Department for proactive problem-solving
Leadership & Team Development
You won’t just manage processes — you’ll build people.
Coach, mentor, schedule, and motivate Central Sterile Processing staff
Participate in annual staff evaluations and support professional growth plans
Coordinate internal and external educational opportunities to maintain certifications
Share your knowledge of central sterile processing to support the growth and development of your team
Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, diversity, and respectful communication
Lead by example with professionalism, customer service excellence, and integrity
Quality & Continuous Improvement
Implement and uphold standards of care and regulatory compliance
Utilize performance improvement tools to enhance patient safety, quality, and satisfaction
Integrate research and best practices into daily operations
Support departmental goals of quality service, system improvement, and cost containment
Contribute to initiatives and task forces that strengthen system-wide performance
Qualifications
High School Diploma or equivalent
3 years of Central Sterile Processing experience required
2 years supervisory or team lead experience required
Strong communication skills with physicians, peers, and interdisciplinary teams
Ability to stand for the duration of shifts and lift/push/pull up to 35 pounds
Completion of 10 hours of continuing education annually to maintain qualification
Licensure & Certifications
Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD) OR
Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) through HSPA
Act 34 Clearance
Why Join ST Health?
At ST Health, we are committed to our Core Values — delivering what’s required the first time, every time — with responsibility, accuracy, timeliness, and compassion. You’ll work in an environment that values leadership, professional development, and meaningful impact on patient care.
If you’re ready to lead a dedicated team and play a vital role in surgical excellence, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply today and help power the Operating Room from behind the scenes.
Pay range
$22.52–$37.40 / hr
Set by education and experience. Shift differentials are paid on top.
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Supervisor, Central Sterile Processing — Pittsburgh, PA | Pepper Health (Library Build)
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# Supervisor, Central Sterile Processing
- Location: Pittsburgh, PA (On-site)
- Employment type: Full-Time
- Category: Patient Care Support
- Shift: Day Job
- Business unit: ST Health Presbyterian
- Pay: $22.52–$37.40 / hr
- Organization: SFX Demo
- Posted: 2026-02-23T17:00:19.447Z
## Description
#### Central Sterile Processing Supervisor
**Lead. Elevate. Make Every Surgery Possible.**
…Shift and schedule
Shift
Day Job
Hours
Full-Time
Workplace
On-site
Where you’ll work
Pittsburgh, PA
A city of bridges, neighborhoods and world-class medicine. Affordable living, a booming health sector, and Pepper Health facilities across the metro — from our flagship Shadyside campus to a home-health network covering every borough.
- Pepper Health Shadyside
- Pepper Health Passavant
- Pepper Health Children's
- Pepper Health Rehab Services
- Pepper Health at Home
Benefits
Benefits from day one
Day-one health coverage
Medical, dental and vision start your first day — no waiting period, full- and part-time.
Tuition & certifications
Up to $5,250/yr tuition support plus paid certification renewals and exam fees.
Retirement with match
403(b) with employer match and immediate vesting on your contributions.
PTO & wellbeing days
Generous paid time off, paid parental leave, and dedicated wellbeing days.
Ladders & residencies
Nurse residency, allied apprenticeships, and defined advancement ladders in every area.
Family support
Childcare discounts, caregiver leave, and flexible scheduling that respects your life.
Stories
From people in this role

I came in as a PCT with zero healthcare experience. Two years later Pepper is paying for my nursing degree while I work the schedule school needs.
Career progression
Where this role can lead
Patient Care Tech
Senior PCT / Unit Secretary
PCT III — precepting new hires
Nursing school on tuition support
Graduate nurse at Pepper
FAQ
Questions people ask about this role
About this roleCan I cross-train into other modalities?
Yes — cross-training is how most of our imaging and lab teams grow. Your manager builds it into your development plan.
About this roleDo you support continuing education?
Up to $5,250/yr in tuition support plus paid certification fees — many of our techs are in degree programs while working.
About this roleIs there a path from entry roles to clinical careers?
Our patient-care-support roles feed directly into nursing and allied pipelines, with tuition support and schedules that flex around school.
About this roleWhat does advancement look like?
Defined ladders — tech → senior → lead → supervisor — with transparent criteria and pay steps published for every level.
Application process
What happens after you apply
Apply
Two minutes with Apply Start — resume autofill does the rest.
Recruiter screen
A real person reviews every application and reaches out.
Interviews
Meet your manager and the team — virtual or on-site, your pick.
Offer
Transparent pay, benefits walkthrough, and time to decide.
Welcome
Paid onboarding, a peer buddy, and your 90-day growth plan.
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