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Supervisor - Sterile Processing

Providence
Laguna Beach, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 6 Jan 2026

About the role

Sterile Processing Supervisor at Providence Mission-Laguna Beach Hospital in Laguna Beach, CA. This position is Full-Time and will work 8-hour Day shifts. 

Providence Mission - Laguna Beach Hospital, recognized as one of the best regional hospitals in 18 types of care by U.S. News & World Report, including orthopedic and geriatric care. Join our esteemed team dedicated to delivering exceptional patient care across a wide range of specialties.

Under general supervision, oversees the processing of surgical instrumentation and supplies from decontamination to sterilization and distribution for all departments in the hospital.  Assigns duties and tasks to Sterile Processing/HLD personnel to assure all surgical trays are clean, complete, accurate and stored in designated areas. Refers performance issues to the SPD Manager in a timely manner. Maintains par level of instrumentation, equipment, and supplies.  Works in collaboration with Clinical Nurse III's to assure that instrumentation for scheduled, urgent, and emergency procedures are available 24 hours per day.  Is proficient in required competencies.  

Providence caregivers are not simply valued – they’re invaluable. Join our team at Mission Hospital Regional Medical Center - Laguna Beach and thrive in our culture of patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect. Your voice matters here, because we know that to inspire and retain the best people, we must empower them.

Required Qualifications:

  • Coursework/Training: Graduation from academic or military program in Surgical Technology, Sterile Processing, or equivalent educ/experience
  • Upon hire: National Certified Ambulatory Surgery Sterile Processing Technician - Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution, or
  • Upon hire: National Certified Endoscope Reprocessor - Healthcare Sterile Processing Association, or
  • Upon hire: National Flexible Endoscope Reprocessors - Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution, or
  • Upon hire: National Certified Healthcare Leader - Healthcare Sterile Processing Association, or
  • Upon hire: National Certified Instrument Specialist - Healthcare Sterile Processing Association, or
  • Upon hire: National Certified Registered Central Service Technician - Healthcare Sterile Processing Association, or
  • Upon hire: National Certified Surgical Instrument Specialist - Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution, or
  • Upon hire: National Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician - Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution, or
  • Upon hire: National Management in Sterile Processing - Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution 
  • 2 years experience in sterile processing and/or hospital setting.
  • 2 years High Level Disinfection: Experience in High-level Disinfection and/or Endoscopy setting or experience in Sterile Processing with responsibility in High-Level Disinfection.
  • 2 years leadership experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Associate's Degree in Applied Sciences.
  • Coursework/Training: Training in decontamination, processing, sterilization, quality control.
  • Upon hire: CHL Certification in Healthcare Leadership through IAHCSMM, or CSPM Certified Sterile Processing Management through CBSPD 

Why Join Providence? 

Our best-in-class benefits are uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally, and achieving financial security. We take care of you, so you can focus on delivering our Mission of caring for everyone, especially the most vulnerable in our communities.

Accepting a new position at another facility that is part of the Providence family of organizations may change your current benefits. Changes in benefits, including paid time-off, happen for various reasons. These reasons can include changes of Legal Employer, FTE, Union, location, time-off plan policies, availability of health and welfare benefit plan offerings, and other various reasons.


At Providence, our strength lies in Our Promise of “Know me, care for me, ease my way.” Working at our family of organizations means that regardless of your role, we’ll w

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