Central Sterile Supervisor 1- Sterile Processing- F/T, Day Shift

University of California, Irvine•Orange, CA

About The Position

Position Summary: The Sterile Processing Dept. Supervisor will supervise, prioritize, and coordinate team work flow for the shift. Will ensure the appropriate decontamination, cleaning, processing and sterilization of supplies and equipment dispensed by the department. The supervisor acts as a resource, and ensures that infection control practices are followed. Coordinates, plans and assigns workloads and manages employee activities, time reporting, and scheduling. Will manage the performance of team members to ensure excellent customer service and effective operations; this includes, completion of performance evaluations and corrective/disciplinary action if necessary.

Requirements

Successful completion of an accredited school of Sterile Processing or Surgical Technology or 18 months relevant Sterile Processing experience
Minimum three years’ work experience as a CST in a leadership capacity
Knowledge and practice of infectious control techniques and medical terminology
Current CRCST or CST certification

Nice To Haves

Prior supervisory experience
Demonstrated experience working in a fast paced healthcare environment

Responsibilities

Supervise, prioritize, and coordinate team work flow for the shift
Ensure the appropriate decontamination, cleaning, processing and sterilization of supplies and equipment dispensed by the department
Act as a resource, and ensures that infection control practices are followed
Coordinates, plans and assigns workloads
Manages employee activities, time reporting, and scheduling
Manage the performance of team members to ensure excellent customer service and effective operations; this includes, completion of performance evaluations and corrective/disciplinary action if necessary