Sterile Processing Supervisor

Lakeview Hospital•Saint Paul, MN

52d•Onsite

About The Position

We have an opportunity for an experienced sterile processing professional to join our team as the Sterile Processing Supervisor on the night shift (11:00pm to 7:30am). The Sterile Processing Supervisor oversees and participates in the daily shift production and work flow in the sterile processing department within Surgical Services. This includes: incorporating the STEEP principles to coordinate all aspects of the production schedule participating in the development, implementation and administration of policies and procedures to ensure efficient operations and coordinates and maintains all sterilization records assisting in setting standards of quality for the preparation, sterilization, storage and distribution of surgical instruments and equipment reviewing and evaluating the flow of work throughout the department and identifying areas to improve overall efficiencies working with the Operating Room staff and the Sterile Processing staff to facilitate necessary revision to sets and recipes assisting in the development of procedures for new sets and new equipment performing routine quality audits of instrument sets and equipment under the direction of the sterile processing manager The Sterile Processing Supervisor is also responsible for interviewing and training qualified staff, coordinating staff assignments, handling performance management issues and employee complaints/concerns and ensuring appropriate communication with staff. At Regions Hospital you’ll find a warm, diverse group of people who are committed to helping our patients – and each other. We foster an inclusive environment that encourages new ways of thinking, celebrates differences and recognizes hard work. We’re also committed to living our values. This means you can expect us to be your partner and treat you with dignity and respect. Join our team and make good happen! At HealthPartners we believe in the power of good – good deeds and good people working together. As part of our team, you’ll find an inclusive environment that encourages new ways of thinking, celebrates differences, and recognizes hard work. We’re a nonprofit, integrated health care organization, providing health insurance in six states and high-quality care at more than 90 locations, including hospitals and clinics in Minnesota and Wisconsin. We bring together research and education through HealthPartners Institute, training medical professionals across the region and conducting innovative research that improve lives around the world. At HealthPartners, everyone is welcome, included and valued. We’re working together to increase diversity and inclusion in our workplace, advance health equity in care and coverage, and partner with the community as advocates for change. Benefits Designed to Support Your Total Health As a HealthPartners colleague, we’re committed to nurturing your diverse talents, valuing your dedication, and supporting your work-life balance. We offer a comprehensive range of benefits to support every aspect of your life, including health, time off, retirement planning, and continuous learning opportunities. Our goal is to help you thrive physically, mentally, emotionally, and financially, so you can continue delivering exceptional care. Join us in our mission to improve the health and well-being of our patients, members, and communities. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identify, status as a veteran and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Three (3) years of instrument assembly / sterile processing experience
Completion of a surgical tech program may substitute for one (1) year of sterile processing experience
IAHCSMM certification as a Central Service Technician or obtained within 6 months of hire. Certification must be kept current.

Nice To Haves

Previous supervisory experience
Experience with an instrument tracking system
Associate’s degree from an accredited to-year college or technical school preferred

Responsibilities

incorporating the STEEP principles to coordinate all aspects of the production schedule
participating in the development, implementation and administration of policies and procedures to ensure efficient operations and coordinates and maintains all sterilization records
assisting in setting standards of quality for the preparation, sterilization, storage and distribution of surgical instruments and equipment
reviewing and evaluating the flow of work throughout the department and identifying areas to improve overall efficiencies
working with the Operating Room staff and the Sterile Processing staff to facilitate necessary revision to sets and recipes
assisting in the development of procedures for new sets and new equipment
performing routine quality audits of instrument sets and equipment under the direction of the sterile processing manager
interviewing and training qualified staff
coordinating staff assignments
handling performance management issues and employee complaints/concerns
ensuring appropriate communication with staff

Benefits

Our benefits include medical insurance, dental insurance, 401k with match, disability insurance, and tuition reimbursement. Benefits take effect first day of employment.
We offer an on-site employee fitness center, an on-site physical therapy clinic for employees as well as an on-site employee clinic to make it more convenient for our staff to get the care they need.
We also have a Center for Employee Resilience that provides support and evidence-based practices to bring relief and build resiliency.
Regions is a qualified non-profit employer under the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.
Regions is also proud to be a Yellow Ribbon Company.

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