Central Sterile Processing Supervisor Full Time Nights

Tenet Healthcare Corporation•Detroit, MI

32d•Onsite

About The Position

DMC Detroit Receiving Hospital, Michigan's first Level I Trauma Center, helped pioneer the evolution of emergency medicine and currently has one of the busiest and most well-equipped emergency departments anywhere. The first and largest verified burn center in the state is at Receiving, and it is one of only 43 in the nation. Receiving also offers the state's leading 24/7 hyperbaric oxygen program, Metro Detroit's first certified primary stroke center, and the nationally recognized and accredited DMC Rosa Parks Geriatric Center of Excellence. Summary: As directed, drafts policy provisions and provides interpretation of function or department policies. Identifies the need for and drafts or defines procedures/protocols in collaboration with higher management input, goals and objectives; modifies procedures/protocol as necessary. Monitors the quality and quantity of workflow to ensure work is completed. Initiates or recommends personnel actions such as hires, fires, disciplines, etc. Completes performance appraisals. Develops daily, monthly and/or yearly goals and measures for single or multiple, closely related fields, areas or processes and, as requested, assists in assessment of goal attainment. Assists in developing and monitoring budget for single or multiple, closely related fields, area or process. Monitors activities for and ensures compliance with laws, government regulations, JCAHO requirements and DMC policies. As directed, implements external and internal audit recommendations. Ensures hospital departments achieve objectives for diversity of their suppliers.

Requirements

High school diploma or the equivalent required.
2-3 years progressively more responsible experience in Central Processing/Materials Management or related similar work including some leadership/supervisory experience.
Analytical ability to define functional, unit or service procedures, to independently oversee the application of methods, guides, and processes, to apply sound judgment in choosing proper course of action among multiple options, to interpret policies, to assist in planning short to mid-range goals and determining measures, and to assess and monitor progress toward function/area goal attainment.
Communication and/or interpersonal skills for contact with internal and external customers/stakeholders to discuss and interpret technical information and department or function policy. Some discretion must be exercised in deciding what and how to communicate. Conflict resolution skills are exercised within the unit or function and occasionally on an interdepartmental or interfunctional basis. Diplomacy, tact and listening skills are required. Ability to read and comprehend policies and interpret technical materials in the specialty area is necessary.
Leadership skills including demonstrated willingness to pursue leadership roles with increasing levels of accountability, comfort with decision-making responsibilities, coaching, teaching and counseling skills, and the ability to inspire and build confidence in others and to forge alliances and garner support.
Technical knowledge of surgical instrumentation and other specialized patient care equipment.

Nice To Haves

Certification through NICHSPDP or IAHCSMM preferred.

Responsibilities

Drafts policy provisions and provides interpretation of function or department policies.
Identifies the need for and drafts or defines procedures/protocols in collaboration with higher management input, goals and objectives; modifies procedures/protocol as necessary.
Monitors the quality and quantity of workflow to ensure work is completed.
Initiates or recommends personnel actions such as hires, fires, disciplines, etc.
Completes performance appraisals.
Develops daily, monthly and/or yearly goals and measures for single or multiple, closely related fields, areas or processes and, as requested, assists in assessment of goal attainment.
Assists in developing and monitoring budget for single or multiple, closely related fields, area or process.
Monitors activities for and ensures compliance with laws, government regulations, JCAHO requirements and DMC policies.
As directed, implements external and internal audit recommendations.
Ensures hospital departments achieve objectives for diversity of their suppliers.