Sterile Processing Supervisor

About the position

The position is within the Sterile Processing department at Ascension St. Vincent, located in Carmel, IN. The role requires proficiency in problem solving, troubleshooting equipment, and professional communication with staff and outside departments. Flexibility with work hours is necessary, and experience with General, Ortho, Neuro, Plastics, and Da Vinci cases is preferred. The candidate will oversee and complete the preparation of all case carts for current day add-ons and next day scheduled cases. Additionally, the role involves helping with the training of new employees, coaching staff members, and conducting daily huddles at the end of shifts. Leadership experience is a must, and knowledge of AAMI standards is required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily activities of the sterile processing associates to ensure adherence to local policies, procedures, and guidelines/standards from regulatory agencies.
• Oversee decontamination, assembly and sterilization of surgical instruments using Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation (AAMI) standards.
• Oversee and complete preparation of all case carts as required by following local inventory standards.
• Evaluate and document quality assurance program findings and coach team toward improving regular audit outcomes.
• Focus on productivity standards and quality workflow metrics.
• Conduct hiring, training, directing, development and evaluation of staff.

Requirements

• Central Service Tech specializing in Sterile Processing credentialed from the Healthcare Sterile Processing Association obtained within 12 Months (1 year) of hire date or job transfer date.
• Central Service Tech specializing in Sterile Processing credentialed from the Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD) obtained within 12 Months (1 year) of hire date or job transfer date.
• High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Technical degree with 1 year of experience OR 5 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.

Benefits

• Paid time off (PTO)
• Various health insurance options & wellness plans
• Retirement benefits including employer match plans
• Long-term & short-term disability
• Employee assistance programs (EAP)
• Parental leave & adoption assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Ways to give back to your community