Sterile Processing Supervisor

Tenet Healthcare Corporation•Sunnyvale, TX

63d•Onsite

About The Position

Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Sunnyvale is seeking a Sterile Processing Supervisor to supervise certified central services technicians. The role involves preparing and tracking all sterilization of equipment and instruments accurately and in a timely manner. The supervisor will assist in training technicians to adhere to AAMI and AORN standards, oversee operating room case carts, sterile trays, and supplies for the operating room and other hospital areas as needed. Responsibilities include updating count sheets for instrument trays, tracking IUS and sterilization logs to decrease IUS rates, and creating cost-effective methods within the department in collaboration with the inventory control coordinator. The supervisor will also oversee students in the sterile processing area and be responsible for maintaining and reporting monthly sterilization data to the Director of Surgery, along with any additional duties assigned by the Director of Surgery.

Requirements

Understands duties and responsibilities, has necessary functional and technical knowledge for task completion, keeps job knowledge current, applies knowledge and skills that lead to success in the department.
Effectively applies background and experience to current role. Keeps informed of latest developments/laws related to sterile processing.
Demonstrates integrity and ethics in day-to-day tasks and decision making, adheres to TRMC core values, and operates effectively in the TRMC environment.
Prioritizes well, manages time effectively, shows energy and a sense of urgency, reacts to opportunities, and instills urgency in others. Concentrates efforts on the more important priorities first.
Attends to a broad range of activities and completes them efficiently. Accurately scopes out length and difficulty of tasks and projects; sets objectives and goals to complete tasks.
Keeps information organized and accessible, maintains clean/functional work space, works systematically/efficiently, manages time well. Supervises the time management of others.
Communicates well both verbally and in writing, has good listening skills, builds strong relationships, is flexible/open-minded, negotiates effectively, solicits performance feedback and handles.
Demonstrates use of correct surgical attire. Dresses appropriately for working in the OR environment.
HS diploma or GED.
BLS from AHA.
Minimum of 2-3 years experience in a supervisory role.
Minimum 3-5 years in sterile processing.
Able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
Basic computer knowledge.

Nice To Haves

Sterile processing class.
Certification as a sterile processing technician from AAAMI accredited entity.
Additional languages.

Responsibilities

Supervise certified central services technicians in preparing and tracking sterilization of equipment and instruments.
Assist in training technicians to adhere to AAMI and AORN standards.
Supervise operating room case carts, sterile trays, and supplies for the operating room and other hospital areas.
Update count sheets for every instrument tray.
Track IUS and sterilization logs and decrease IUS rates.
Create cost-effective methods within the department and work with the inventory control coordinator.
Supervise students in the sterile processing area.
Maintain and report monthly sterilization data to the Director of Surgery.
Supervise the decontamination/sterilization of instruments and equipment.
Ensure specialty carts are stocked and ready for immediate use.
Perform quality control through routine testing and cleaning to assure sterilization equipment and instruments are functioning properly.
Inspect equipment, instruments and packaging for cleanliness, defects, and/or malfunctions.
Oversee documentation and labeling of sterilization cycles/packages.
Follow and teach AORN/AAMI/JCAHO guidelines for sterilization processes.
Supervise others carrying out sterilization processes.