Sterile Processing Supervisor

SpecialtyCare Associate Referral Program • Redlands, CA

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About The Position

The Sterile Processing Supervisor leads and manages the day-to-day efforts of the sterile processing team at the facility, ensuring client satisfaction and adherence to high quality and compliance standards. The supervisor ensures departmental operations comply with requirements set by regulatory agencies, including the state Department of Health and The Joint Commission.

The role includes sterilizing instruments, equipment, linen, and supplies using autoclaves; assembling and distributing instrument trays, packs, and supply carts; fulfilling supply and equipment requisitions; prioritizing emergency requests; and maintaining documentation, work areas, and equipment. The supervisor also motivates staff and promotes an interdisciplinary team approach to achieve hospital and SpecialtyCare goals. Other related duties may be assigned.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree or equivalent preferred.
• Three years of sterile processing management experience.
• CRCST certification or CBSPDS certification required.
• Ability to teach.
• Demonstrated written and oral communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong relationship-building and communication skills, with the ability to influence perceptions, decisions, and actions within and outside the organization.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Self-motivation and an analytical, metrics-based approach to performance and continuous improvement.
• Proven leadership and team-building abilities.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with a sense of urgency.
• Commitment to SpecialtyCare’s values of Integrity, Care, Urgency, and Improvement.

Nice To Haves

• Associate’s degree or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the day-to-day efforts of the sterile processing team at the facility.
• Ensure client satisfaction and adherence to quality and compliance standards, including applicable regulatory requirements.
• Sterilize instruments, equipment, linen, and supplies using various types of autoclaves; load autoclaves and set controls according to item requirements.
• Complete required documentation before and after sterilization.
• Assemble instrument procedure trays, packs, and supply carts according to prescribed procedures and protocol content lists; identify items and distribute or store them in designated areas.
• Dispense equipment and supplies in response to verbal, written, or telephone requisitions.
• Identify and prioritize emergency requisitions based on knowledge of the procedure requested.
• Replace lost or damaged instruments as needed to complete trays.
• Obtain, complete, and submit forms according to prescribed procedures to verify appropriate work assignments.
• Maintain assigned work areas and equipment in a clean and organized condition.
• Motivate staff and promote interdisciplinary teamwork to achieve hospital and SpecialtyCare goals.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Funds for continuing education, professional association membership fees, and dues.
• Tuition reimbursement or tuition repayment assistance.
• Full benefits package.
• Matching 401(k).
• Generous PTO plan.
• Coverage of the cost of maintaining certification.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Associate degree