Sterile Processing Supervisor
About The Position
Under the leadership of the department director and assistant director, the Sterile Processing Supervisor reports to the assistant director and is responsible for all aspects of the department. Responsible for overseeing and managing the sterile processing areas supporting Surgical Services and coordinating the reprocessing of and delivery of items to other areas within the health care organization. Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to improve sterile processing services. Develop and maintain a quality improvement program for sterile processing. Support and integrate current evidence and standards into sterile processing services. Oversee the development and training of new hire employees and continuing education of current staff. Maintain accurate sterilization and processing records according to established standards and regulatory requirements. Ensure that comprehensive data necessary to support the department is collected; analyze the data to provide the optimum workflow and utilization of resources. Develop work plans, methods and procedures, determine work priorities and schedules to provide adequate staff coverage. Resolve challenges encountered during daily operations and determine appropriate solutions; promote teamwork. Encourage regular communication, informs staff of relevant business issues. This position requires the ability to: Manage multiple projects and deal effectively with a fast-paced rapidly changing environment Effectively communicate and present information to employees, suppliers and team members Understand and promote lean operation processes and other best practices.
Requirements
- Minimum three years experience in sterile processing, central supply, or perioperative services
- Demonstrated knowledge of basic MS Office, Excel, Outlook, and Word
- High school diploma, G.E.D., or equivalent work experience in related field.
- Current HSPA - CRCST (Certified Registered Central Service Technician) or CBSPD – CSPDT required.
Nice To Haves
- Previous supervisory experience in sterile processing, operating room, or supply chain services desired
- Associate Degree or equivalent from two year college preferred.
Responsibilities
- Overseeing and managing the sterile processing areas supporting Surgical Services
- Coordinating the reprocessing of and delivery of items to other areas within the health care organization
- Collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to improve sterile processing services
- Developing and maintaining a quality improvement program for sterile processing
- Supporting and integrating current evidence and standards into sterile processing services
- Overseeing the development and training of new hire employees and continuing education of current staff
- Maintaining accurate sterilization and processing records according to established standards and regulatory requirements
- Ensuring that comprehensive data necessary to support the department is collected
- Analyzing the data to provide the optimum workflow and utilization of resources
- Developing work plans, methods and procedures, determine work priorities and schedules to provide adequate staff coverage
- Resolving challenges encountered during daily operations and determine appropriate solutions
- Promoting teamwork
- Encouraging regular communication, informs staff of relevant business issues
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
