Supervisor Central Sterile Processing

About the position

We're seeking a Supervisor Central Sterile Processing, Emory University Orthopedic and Spine Hospital responsible for being a capable certified technician who cares about the quality of their work and ensuring the safety for all patients. This individual will coordinate and oversee daily activities between the Operating Room (OR) and Central Sterile Services Department (CSS) to facilitate efficient case flow. Keeping knowledge current on aseptic techniques and basic microbiology sufficient to understand the ways diseases and infections are transmitted and the importance of clean and sterile supplies in patient care is essential. The role also involves working with the SPD Educator to develop in-service education programs as needed, assessing supplies required for prescribed standard surgical procedures, and maintaining inventory.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and oversees daily activities between the Operating Room (OR) and Central Sterile Services Department (CSS) to facilitate efficient case flow.
• Maintains knowledge of current standards from CBSPD, AAMI, or IAHCSMM.
• Keeps knowledge current on aseptic techniques and basic microbiology.
• Works with SPD Educator to develop in-service education programs as needed.
• Assesses supplies required for prescribed standard surgical procedures and sets up case carts.
• Maintains inventory, collects, disassembles, inspects, cleans, disinfects, and reassembles all instrument trays and patient care equipment.

Requirements

• Some College or Associates Degree preferred or Surgical Technologist.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience working in sterile processing, healthcare environment, or as operating scrub.
• Sterile Processing Technician Certification CBSPD/ CRCST required/for Surgical Tech 6 months to obtain.
• Completion of CHL Certification or CIS and significant supervisory experience waived if Surgical Technologist.
• Ability to perform basic math.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health benefits that start day 1
• Student Loan Repayment Assistance & Reimbursement Programs
• Family-focused benefits
• Wellness incentives
• Ongoing mentorship, development, and leadership programs