Sterile Processing Supervisor
About The Position
The Sterile Processing Supervisor supports the education of all colleagues, trainees, and new hire orientees. This role also covers for other supervisors when they are on PTO. The primary function involves communicating and collaborating with the Surgery department regarding Operating Room (OR) instrumentation, case cart needs, and proactively reviewing the daily schedule to coordinate instrumentation requirements. The position contributes to OR efficiency by understanding sterilization and disinfection principles and identifying process improvement initiatives. The supervisor oversees shift operations, resolves problems, facilitates scheduling and staffing, and manages daily adjustments based on department needs. They also coordinate daily assignments and facilitate the department's workflow and instrumentation turnover by managing cleaning, processing, and sterilization.
Requirements
- High School diploma or equivalent
- 2 years of experience in Sterile Processing department
- Certification in Central Sterile Processing
Nice To Haves
- Graduate from a sterile processing program
- Membership in Central Sterile Processing Professional Organization
Responsibilities
- Supports education of all colleagues, trainees, and new hire orientees.
- Covers for other supervisors when they are off on PTO.
- Communicates and collaborates with Surgery regarding Operating Room (OR) instrumentation and case cart needs.
- Proactively reviews the daily schedule for coordination of instrumentation needs.
- Contributes to OR efficiency by understanding concepts and principles of sterilization and disinfection.
- Identifies process improvement initiatives.
- Oversees shift operations and resolves problems.
- Facilitates scheduling, staffing, and daily adjustments based on department needs.
- Coordinates daily assignments to staff.
- Facilitates workflow of department and instrumentation turnover by coordinating cleaning, processing, and sterilization of instrumentation.
- Develops daily, monthly, and/or yearly measurable goals.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
High school or GED
