Supervisor, Central Sterilizing Services (2nd Shift)

UIOWA•Iowa City, IA

About The Position

Central Sterilizing Services is seeking a full-time Supervisor. This position provides a specialized level of technical service relative to the processing of instruments for the Main OR and UI Health Care clinics. This includes responsibility for staff education, equipment maintenance, and supplies. The supervisor collaborates with clinical and non-clinical staff in order to insure safe and effective patient care as it relates to sterile processing. This position provides staff monitoring, guidance, coaching, and counseling to assure the best in patient outcomes are achieved. The schedule for this position will be Monday-Friday, 3:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. This position will primarily be located in Integrated Services Center in Coralville but will need to be available to flex to the university campus in Iowa City.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in business administration, management, nursing, or related field: or an equivalent combination of education and experience in Central Sterilizing
Proficient in computer software applications such as Word, Outlook, and Excel
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
A minimum of 2 years related quality or technical experience
Previous supervisory experience
Must Possess and maintain certification through a nationally recognized central sterilizing service training program such as IAHSCMM (International Association of Healthcare Central Service Materiel Management) or CBSPD (The Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution)

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with UI Health Care supervisory functions such as ELMS and performance reviews
Experience managing in a union environment
Experience in a medical field that includes a sterile processing component

Responsibilities

Provide Specialty Clinical/Technical Service Provide specialized level of clinical/technical expertise in the reprocessing of instruments - including cleaning, inspecting, disinfecting, and sterilizing.
Identify training gaps and proactively assess educational needs.
Maintain and update equipment and supplies used in instrument reprocessing.
Performs all duties performed by the Central Service technicians as needed.
Provide Education Provide health education and feedback to individual staff members relative to department operations.
Monitor the effectiveness of training methods to a variety of audiences such as technicians, clinicians, and administrators.
Collaborate/Communicate with Health Care Team Collaborate with others on the health care team related to clinical/technical specification to assure a common goal of safe and effective delivery of care.
Communication to a variety of audiences through data.
Compliance with Internal Policies and External Regulations for Safe and Effective Care Delivery and Health Profession Education Knowledge and compliance to regulations and standards such as OSHA, EPA, FDA, DOT, AAMI, AORN, etc.
Knowledge and compliance to accreditation agencies such as The Joint Commission.
Identify and communicate variances and create action plans to address them.
Assists to ensure staff are compliant with policies, procedures, and regulations.
Human Resources Management Supervises technical activities of technician staff in UI Health Care Central Sterilizing Services.
Participates in the hiring of staff and students, including candidate evaluation, interviewing, and onboarding.
Assign work and monitor workflow to promote depth of competency and prevention of repetitive injury.
Guide, coach and develop staff through performance management (evaluative feedback counseling) to assure outcomes are achieved.
Supports management during HR procedures and communicate any issues to HR and CSS leadership.