Sterile Processing Supervisor

Trinity Health•Muskegon, MI

7d•Onsite

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 communication and collaboration with Surgery regarding Operating Room (OR) instrumentation and case cart needs, proactively reviewing the daily schedule for coordination of instrumentation requirements. The supervisor contributes to OR efficiency by applying knowledge of sterilization and disinfection principles and identifying process improvement initiatives. They oversee shift operations, resolve problems, facilitate scheduling and staffing, and coordinate daily assignments. Additionally, they manage the department's workflow and instrumentation turnover by coordinating cleaning, processing, and sterilization. The role also involves developing daily, monthly, and/or yearly measurable goals.

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

Support education of all colleagues, trainees and new hire orientees.
Cover other supervisors when off on PTO as needed.
Communicate and collaborate with Surgery regarding Operating Room (OR) instrumentation and case cart needs.
Proactively review the daily schedule for coordination of instrumentation needs.
Contribute to the OR efficiency by understanding concepts and principles of sterilization and disinfection and identifying process improvement initiatives.
Oversee shift operations and resolve problems.
Facilitate scheduling, staffing and daily adjustments based on department needs.
Coordinate the daily assignment work to staff.
Facilitate workflow of department and instrumentation turnover by coordinating cleaning, processing and sterilization of instrumentation as needed.
Develop daily, monthly and/or yearly measurable goals.