Sterile Processing - Supervisor - Full Time

Ochsner Clinic Foundation•Monroe, LA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

This job assumes responsibility for and directs, plans, and coordinates the activities of the Sterile Processing Department to meet the patient care demands. This job manages inventory levels of the Operating Room (OR) supplies, ensures proper maintenance and repair of OR equipment, and manages resources and personnel in the sterile processing department. This job oversees productivity and quality of performance for Sterile Processing Care team members and assures inventory supply levels are appropriate to provide patient care functions without disruption while being at the most cost beneficial level to the organization. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties. This job description is a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of the job and position. It is not intended to be a comprehensive or all-inclusive listing of duties and responsibilities. Contents are subject to change at Ochsner's discretion.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent
3 years experience working with and leading teams
Must have computer skills and dexterity required for data entry and retrieval of information.
Effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present information clearly and professionally.
Must be proficient with Windows-style applications, various software packages specific to role and keyboard.
Strong interpersonal skills.
Self-directed, organized and goal oriented.
Leadership and motivational skills to develop employees.
Good judgment in handling difficult situations.
Analytical skills to evaluate supply utilization and determine most effective inventory levels.
Ability to function calmly in a pressure situation.

Nice To Haves

Graduation from an accepted program in Surgical Technology
Bachelor's degree in Surgical Technology
2 years experience in sterile processing
Experience working as a scrub tech or surgical tech in a hospital
Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) OR Certified Sterile Processing Department Technician (CSPDT) OR Certified Surgical Technologist (CST)

Responsibilities

Leads services that support the preoperative process by supervising staff, leading the daily operations of the department and communicating pertinent information.
Manages supply, instrumentation and equipment distribution to user areas to ensure inventory levels are sufficient to meet patient care/user demands while maintaining cost.
Performs proper handling and reporting of inventory transactions of supplies and equipment.
Trains and develops staff while ensuring employees are motivated to achieve functional objectives.
Adapts behavior to the specific patient population, including but not limited to: respect for privacy, method of introduction to the patient, adapting explanation of services or procedures to be performed, requesting permissions and communication style.
Remains knowledgeable on current federal, state and local laws, accreditation standards or regulatory agency requirements that apply to the assigned area of responsibility and ensures compliance with all such laws, regulations and standards.
Complies with the Ochsner Health System Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct, including the immediate reporting of any known or suspected unethical or questionable behaviors or conduct; patient/employee safety, patient privacy, and/or other compliance-related concerns.