Sterile Processing Supervisor (PM shift)
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. This role oversees and manages the sterile processing areas supporting Surgical Services and coordinates the reprocessing of and delivery of items to other areas within the health care organization. The supervisor collaborates with internal and external stakeholders to improve sterile processing services, develops and maintains a quality improvement program, and supports the integration of current evidence and standards into sterile processing services. Additionally, this position oversees the development and training of new hires and continuing education of current staff, maintains accurate sterilization and processing records according to established standards and regulatory requirements, and ensures comprehensive data collection to support the department. The supervisor analyzes data for optimum workflow and resource utilization, develops work plans, methods, and procedures, determines work priorities and schedules for adequate staff coverage, resolves operational challenges, promotes teamwork, and encourages regular communication, informing staff of relevant business issues.
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 data to provide the optimum workflow and utilization of resources
- Developing work plans, methods and procedures
- Determining work priorities and schedules to provide adequate staff coverage
- Resolving challenges encountered during daily operations and determining appropriate solutions
- Promoting teamwork
- Encouraging regular communication, informing staff of relevant business issues
Benefits
- Evening shift differential: $2.40
- Night shift differential: $3.59
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
High school or GED
