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Supervisor, Central Sterile Processing

  • PittsburghPA
  • Full-Time
  • On-site
  • Day Job

PostedFebruary 23, 2026

Pay$22.52–$37.40 / hr

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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

- 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

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#### Central Sterile Processing Supervisor

**Lead. Elevate. Make Every Surgery Possible.**
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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.

About working in Pittsburgh
  • 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

Sam T., Patient Care Technician

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.

Sam T.Patient Care Technician · RN student on tuition support

Career progression

Where this role can lead

  1. Patient Care Tech

  2. Senior PCT / Unit Secretary

  3. PCT III — precepting new hires

  4. Nursing school on tuition support

  5. 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

  1. Apply

    ~2 min

    Two minutes with Apply Start — resume autofill does the rest.

  2. Recruiter screen

    2–3 days

    A real person reviews every application and reaches out.

  3. Interviews

    Week 1–2

    Meet your manager and the team — virtual or on-site, your pick.

  4. Offer

    Within 30 days

    Transparent pay, benefits walkthrough, and time to decide.

  5. Welcome

    Day one

    Paid onboarding, a peer buddy, and your 90-day growth plan.

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