Sterile Processing Supervisor

The Christ Hospital Health Network•Cincinnati, OH

About The Position

The Sterile Processing Supervisor coordinates staffing assignments and directs workflow within the Central Service Department, including sterilization, decontamination, case cart setup, and instrument sets. The role provides effective, efficient, and results-oriented service through the quality preparation, distribution, and control of supplies and equipment used in hospital clinical areas. It also oversees revenue profitability, operational expenses, and cost-containment efforts. The supervisor oversees daily departmental operations, staff utilization, technical processes, supply and inventory management, and employee training. The role supports quality improvement, serves as a liaison between Central Service and its customers, and assumes departmental leadership in the absence of management personnel. The supervisor also monitors records and logs and enforces applicable guidelines recommended by Joint Commission, AMMI, CDC, and OSHA.

Requirements

Central Service experience.
Basic reading, writing, and mathematics skills.
Knowledge of sterilization and decontamination practices, instrumentation, and medical supplies.
Demonstrated leadership qualities, conscientiousness, attention to detail, and strong organizational skills.
Ability to remain calm in urgent and stressful situations.
Certified Technician.

Nice To Haves

High school graduation.
Five years of Central Service experience.
Two years of experience as a Certified Technician.

Responsibilities

Recommend expense-control methods, identify ways to increase profitability, and assist with implementing procedures to achieve these goals.
Oversee expenses related to supplies and staffing within areas of responsibility.
Oversee decontamination, instrument preparation, sterilization, and the surgical case cart system to support efficient instrument turnaround.
Provide technical support and problem-solving solutions to meet customer needs.
Coordinate maintenance and acquisition of departmental equipment.
Use staffing and resources effectively and efficiently to deliver departmental services.
Supervise staff to ensure procedures are followed and communicate effectively with staff.
Empower staff to work independently, support effective decision-making, monitor productivity, and implement process improvements.
Schedule and coordinate monthly manpower use, direct daily assignments, and coordinate personnel assignments with other leaders.
Communicate supply issues and concerns to Supply Chain management.
Direct storage and distribution of instruments and equipment provided by Central Service.
Maintain quality aseptic procedures and oversee the handling and storage of processed items inside and outside Central Service.
Develop and maintain internal inventory levels in accordance with established standards.
Orient new hires rotating through the department and complete competency evaluations after each rotation area.
Participate in departmental meetings, reinforce procedures, provide staff in-services on new processes, retrain staff as needed, and assist with personnel training.
Support departmental quality-improvement programs and help oversee project statistics as needed.
Serve as liaison between Central Service and customers using its services.
Oversee daily departmental operations, including sterilization, decontamination, setup, instrumentation, and acquisitions.
Assume responsibility for the department when management personnel are absent and lead staff when peers are unavailable.
Operate computer programs to track supplies, equipment, and personnel productivity, keeping database information accurate and current.
Communicate recommendations to department management to improve operations.
Review departmental records and logs daily for accuracy.
Understand and enforce guidelines recommended by Joint Commission, AMMI, CDC, and OSHA.
Assist with other duties as departmental needs change.