Sterile Processing Supervisor

Boston Children's Hospital

Location Boston, MA, 02298

Date Posted 26 May 2026

Job TypeFull Time

Sign on Bonus: $8,500.00

Schedule: 11pm-7:30am Monday-Friday

Position Summary:
Under general supervision of the SPD Management, the Sterile Processing Supervisor is responsible for overseeing the team and daily workflow operations of the Sterile Processing Department. Administers the sterilization process and oversees the coordination, maintenance, and storage of medical instruments, supplies, and equipment to support adequate inventory levels.

Key Responsibilities:

Plans, organizes, and oversees daily operations for SPD and materials processing, managing workflow and prioritizing tasks to meet schedules and clinical needs.
Develops and updates policies and procedures for processing, storage, and handling of medical/surgical supplies; implements new decontamination and sterilization methods.
Selects, trains, supervises staff, conducts performance evaluations, provides feedback, and manages personnel actions; develops staff education programs.
Ensures compliance with hospital, departmental, and external regulations, including safety and infection control standards.
Maintains inventory of instruments, equipment, and materials in the assigned area.
Keeps current with industry trends and best practices through professional development and participation in committees and projects.

Minimum Qualifications
Education:

High School Diploma / GED required
Associate's Degree preferred

Experience:

Minimum of five years' experience as a sterile processing technician required

Licensure/Certifications:

Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) OR Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician (CSPDT) required
Certified Healthcare Leader (CHL) should be obtained within 1 year of hire OR SIPS Healthcare Foundational Leader (SIPS-HFL) should be obtained within 1 year of hire required
Current Sterile Processing certification and CPD Manager certification preferred

The posted pay range is Boston Children’s reasonable and good-faith expectation for this pay at the time of posting.

Any base pay offer provided depends on skills, experience, education, certifications, and a variety of other job-related factors. Base pay is one part of a comprehensive benefits package that includes flexible schedules, affordable health, vision and dental insurance, child care and student loan subsidies, generous levels of time off, 403(b) Retirement Savings plan, Pension, Tuition and certain License and Certification Reimbursement, cell phone plan discounts and discounted rates on T-passes. Experience the benefits of passion and teamwork.