Job Description

Sterile Processing Supervisor

Location: Birmingham, AL Job Type: Full-Time Shift: Third

We are seeking an experienced Sterile Processing Supervisor to provide day‑to‑day leadership for sterile processing and instrument delivery operations. This role is responsible for ensuring safe, compliant, and efficient sterilization processes while supporting staff performance, education, and cross‑departmental coordination.

Baptist Health Brookwood Hospital

Baptist Health Brookwood Hospital is a 595-bed comprehensive healthcare facility known for providing a wide range of medical services and specialized care to the Homewood community and beyond. Our dedicated team of physicians, nurses, clinicians and medical professionals are committed to delivering quality and compassionate care. Accredited by The Joint Commission, Baptist Health Brookwood Hospital is recognized for excellence in stroke care, cardiovascular services, rehabilitation, bariatrics, surgical care including minimally invasive procedures and is one of the largest providers of psychiatry care in the state. We have earned Primary Stroke Center certification from The Joint Commission and Get with the Guidelines® Gold Plus Achievement in Stroke from the American Heart Association.

Baptist Health Brookwood Hospital offers great NEW competitive pay and benefits!

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Paid Time Off (up to 5 weeks to start)
• Life Insurance
• Extended Leave Plan (ELP)
• Family Care (childcare, elder care, pet care)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Pet Insurance
• Car Insurance
• Educational Benefits including tuition reimbursement & monthly payments to help pay down any graduated school debt

ALL benefits start on day one!

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee daily sterile processing and instrument delivery operations
• Direct all aspects of on‑site sterilization processes and quality controls
• Ensure sterilization efficacy testing meets all regulatory standards
• Support and assist departmental work processes as needed
• Coordinate daily staffing and coverage requirements
• Partner with leadership on hiring, coaching, performance counseling, and employee relations
• Promote a safe, cost‑effective environment for packaging, sterilization, transport, and storage of instruments
• Collaborate with educators to support ongoing staff education and competency
• Communicate effectively across departments to support surgical and clinical operations
• Maintain compliance with all organizational policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements
• Take a proactive approach to identifying and preventing operational issues

Qualifications

Qualifications

• Education:

  • Associate degree required
  • Four (4) years of directly related experience may substitute for degree

• Experience:

  • Minimum of three (4) years of sterile processing experience in a supervisor position.
  • Demonstrated working knowledge of sterile processing operations

• Certification (one required):

  • CRCST (HSPA)
  • CHL (IAHCSMM)
  • CSPDT (CBSPD)
  • CSPDM (CBSPD)
  • CSPM (CBSPD)

What We’re Looking For

• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Ability to remain professional in high‑stress environments
• Knowledge of regulatory and accreditation standards
• Commitment to quality, safety, and continuous improvement