Sterile Processing Supervisor

Trinity Health • Muskegon, MI

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Coordinates closely with Surgery to ensure Operating Room (OR) instrumentation and case carts are prepared, reviewing schedules in advance to meet daily needs. Processes and supplies equipment and materials using established procedures for decontamination, assembly, packaging, and sterilization. Supports efficient workflow by anticipating provider requests, preparing case setups, and addressing patient care needs. Focuses on continuous process improvement while maintaining smooth day-to-day operations.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent
• 2 years of experience in Sterile Processing department
• Certification in Central Sterile Processing
• Membership in Central Sterile Processing Professional Organization

Nice To Haves

• Specialized certification such as CIS or CER

Responsibilities

• Contributes to the OR efficiency by having an understanding of concepts and principles of sterilization and disinfection and identifying process improvement initiatives.
• Oversees shift operations.
• Resolves problems within area of specialty.
• Facilitates scheduling, staffing and daily adjustments based on department needs, budgetary parameters and resources available.
• Coordinates the daily assignment work for the Central Processing staff.
• Facilitates workflow of department, which includes but is not limited to identifying problems and suggested needed.
• Facilitates instrumentation turnover by coordination of cleaning, processing and sterilization of instrumentation as needed.
• Prioritizing avoidance of flash sterilization of surgical trays containing implantables.
• Develops daily, monthly and/or yearly goals and measures and, as requested, assists in assessment of goal attainment.

Benefits

• Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, faith-based health care systems in the nation. Together, we’re 121,000 colleagues and nearly 36,500 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 27 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, our system includes 101 hospitals, 126 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country, 136 urgent care locations, and many other health and well-being services. Based in Livonia, Michigan, in fiscal year 2023, we invested $1.5 billion in our communities through charity care and other community benefit programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED