Sterile Processing Supervisor

MultiCare Health System • Puyallup, WA

2d • $28 - $40

About The Position

The Sterile Processing Supervisor is responsible for the overall supervision of the Sterile Processing Department. This includes, but is not limited to, personnel supervision, supply and equipment inventories, and technical sterilization knowledge.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED equivalent required.
• Minimum of five years of experience in acute care hospital environment with recent Sterile Processing or Operating Room experience preferred.

Nice To Haves

• Previous supervisory experience preferred.
• Certified Registered Central Services Technician (CRCST) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for safety and quality of sterilization procedures.
• Works directly with Sterile Processing Technicians in carrying out objectives.
• Directs and assigns work to auxiliary personnel.
• Establishes instrument standardization program.
• Inspires confidence by performing and communicating in a highly professional manner at all times.
• Maintains awareness of changes in protocols/procedures of the department.
• Produces work with minimal clerical/charting errors, including omissions.
• Maintains proper functioning of instruments and equipment; coordinates repair when needed.
• Maintains adequate supplies and equipment; coordinates ordering and delivery of equipment as needed, performs year-end inventory of supplies.
• Produces departmental reporting as needed.
• Ensures established productivity and staffing levels are maintained.
• Coordinates department specific projects.
• Leads staff in quality improvement and strategic initiatives
• Participates in necessary meetings to represent department and provide communication and training to staff.
• Participates in the yearly capital and departmental budgeting process.
• Responsible for timely completion of annual review process for department.
• Ensures proper wage and hour law is being followed and assists with approval of staff time worked as needed.
• Participates in hiring, interviewing, and disciplinary action in coordination with Department Manager.
• Through attitude and example, contributes toward intradepartmental and interdepartmental teamwork.

Benefits

• comprehensive benefits package, including competitive salary, medical, dental and retirement benefits and paid time off

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees