Sterile Processing Supervisor

Trinity Health•Des Moines, IA

11d

About The Position

This position is responsible for overseeing, performing and coordinating the following activities: inspecting, assembling, packaging, sterilization, distributing, transporting, decontaminating and storage of surgical instrument trays and surgical supplies. Supervises activities of other, participating in the sterilization process, ensuring quality and safety. Keeps abreast of surgery sterile processing industry standards and advises. Responsible to ensure compliance with standards. Responsible for completion, coordination and compliance of mandated sterilization.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required.
Completion of CBSPD or CST certification within one year of hire.
Two years’ experience in sterile processing or in an operation room preferred.
Ability to read, write, understand and speak English.
Ability to deal effectively with people.
Work requires the analytic ability necessary to prioritize own workload.

Responsibilities

Coordinates and supervises the operation of the daily activities which support the surgery schedule in collaboration with interdepartmental team members, as well as supporting the reprocessing and sterilization needs of the entire hospital
Provides oversight regarding all sterilization/decontamination/ reprocessing issues and standards.
Reviews and recommends policy/procedure revisions necessary for delivery of quality services to all departments and to remain in compliance with regulatory agencies. Assists in the development or monitoring of all regulatory agency guidelines.
Ensures safe work habits, compliance with safety rules and regulations as well as adheres to safety policies and procedures.
Participates in developing and maintaining departmental staffing plan for all areas supervised, detailing appropriate employee classifications and qualifications consistent with the department’s operational plan, projected volumes, and other relevant indicators.
Continuously monitors and improves the department’s performance based on, but not limited to, the department’s quality plan and customer/employee/patient satisfaction data.
Supervises assigned staff.
Provide and/or coordinate necessary education, orientation and support to the team with support from the RN Educator.
Counsels and monitors performance of staff. Completes performance evaluations for team members.
Conducts interviews with perspective employees, utilizing team interviewing techniques, and works with Human Resources in hiring new personnel.
Assists in the clinical area as necessary, maintaining a high level of visibility and interaction with staff.
Coordinates equipment and supply needs to ensure availability as necessary.
Attends department meetings, management meetings and others as assigned. Conducts regular staff meetings.
Submits requests for and maintains records of new and consignment instruments and service on existing instruments as needed. Works with Sales Representative.
Maintains record keeping on sterilization/decontamination process. Accurately and legibly fills out all mandated sterilization documents prior to sterilization of every load.
Monitors principles and practices of decontamination and cleaning of medical equipment, instruments, stainless steel utensils and glass equipment according to industry standards.
Knowledgeable of all surgical instruments, their names, usage and care.
Collaborates with manager in the maintenance of department policies and procedures.
Uses the surgery schedule to verify needed instruments for the following day’s cases
Uses computer skills to maintain and update instrument lists (Impress Superuser).