Supervisor, Central Sterile Processing

University Hospitals•Beachwood, OH

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Supervisor, Central Sterile Processing supervises the decontamination, sterilization, storage, and limited distribution of patient care supplies and equipment. The role includes developing departmental policies, standard operating procedures, quality standards, and workflows; overseeing inventory control; and collecting and maintaining departmental statistics to support compliance with accreditation requirements and local, state, and federal regulations. The supervisor provides progressive leadership, builds a strong team, supports a learning culture, and manages departmental resources and budget. The position may also work within the central sterile processing workflow as needed to support operations. Additional duties may be assigned. The role is based at Ahuja Medical Center in Beachwood, Ohio, and requires working every weekend and varying weekdays, with varying shift times.

Requirements

High school equivalent or GED.
At least 5 years of successful, progressively responsible experience in inventory management, sterile processing, instrument management, case cart make-up, and employee supervision, with demonstrated leadership ability in a medical center.
Required proficiency operating and knowledgeably using all equipment in Central Sterile Processing, including case carts, steam and EtO sterilizers, washer/sterilizers, a cart washer, sonic cleaner, computer, and surgical instruments.
Current Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) or Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician (CSPDT) certification.
Availability to work every weekend and varying weekdays, with varying shift times.

Nice To Haves

Associate's degree preferred.
Bachelor's degree preferred.
Preferred proficiency in knowledge of AORN or AAMI, FDA, OSHA, and EPA regulations and guidelines.

Responsibilities

Build and maintain positive relationships with patients, customers, and coworkers.
Provide progressive leadership and effective management by building a strong team and supporting a learning culture.
Allocate resources effectively and manage the departmental budget.
Supervise decontamination, sterilization, storage, and limited distribution of patient care supplies and equipment.
Develop departmental policies, standard operating procedures, quality standards, and workflows.
Supervise departmental inventory control practices.
Collect, monitor, and maintain departmental statistics to ensure compliance with accreditation requirements and local, state, and federal regulations.
Work within the central sterile processing workflow as needed to support the business.
Perform other duties as assigned and comply with applicable policies and standards.
Safely and securely maintain protected health information in accordance with annual training, the UH Code of Conduct, and UH policies and procedures.