STERILE PROCESSING SUPERVISOR
About The Position
Sierra Medical Center is part of Northern Nevada Health System, a regional multi-facility system that has excelled at offering quality care to residents of the greater Truckee Meadows. Sierra Medical Center is a 170-bed acute care hospital offering services including 24/7 ER care, cardiology, oncology, labor and delivery, level II NICU, surgical and orthopedic services, and much more. Learn more at northernnevadahealth.com What we at Sierra Medical Center value: Compassion: We treat everyone with kindness and warmth because we genuinely care about every patient, employee and physician like they are family. Empathy: We put ourselves in our patient's shoes and deliver clinical care with a personalized touch. Teamwork: We foster a caring and friendly work environment to bring the best possible outcomes in our patient's lives. Quality: We strive to provide excellence in clinical care. Ethics: We conduct our business with the highest ethical and moral standards. Respect: We promise to honor the dignity, individuality and rights of everyone. Service Excellence: We provide personalized and professional service that exceeds the expectations of those we serve. Innovation: We continually invest in technology and process improvements to develop new and better ways of delivering clinical care. Learn more at northernnevadahealth.com Job Summary: In conjunction with the Director of Surgical Services responsible for directing the hospital's Sterile Processing Department program. Oversees a wide variety of administrative, personnel, fiscal, and technical activities. Assures that the department will meet or exceed the TJC requirements and be maintained in a cost effective manner
Requirements
- High School graduate or equivalent. Associate or Bachelor's Degree preferred.
- Previous management experience preferred.
- Minimum of one (3) year experience as Sterile Processing Technician.
- License/Certification Required: Certification as Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) through Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA) formally known as International Association of Healthcare Central Service Materiel Management (IAHCSMM) or Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician (CSPDT) through Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD) is required.
- Additional two certifications listed below, must be acquired by new employees or current employees grandfathered into the role within two years. Certified Instrument Specialist (CIS) and (CHL) within two years of employment.
Nice To Haves
- Associate or Bachelor's Degree preferred.
- Previous management experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Assures that the standards of operation of the department are in compliance with the standards set by regulatory agencies (i.e., CMS and TJC).
- Directs the overall activities of the unit to include maintenance of labor standards. Monitors the department budget.
- Provides a comprehensive department orientation to all new personnel and required training to all staff on an ongoing basis. Maintains documentation of staff competence levels
- Demonstrates role model attributes and ability to develop the skills and knowledge of others
Benefits
- Challenging and rewarding work environment
- Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
- Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
- 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
- Tuition Reimbursement/Repayment Program
- Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Industry
Hospitals
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
