Supervisor, Central Sterilizing 3rd Shift - North Liberty

UIOWA • Iowa City, IA

7h • $46,450 • Onsite

About The Position

University of Iowa Health Care Medical Center North Liberty department of Central Sterilizing Services is looking for a Supervisor to provide a specialized level of technical service relative to the processing of instruments for UI Health Care ORs and 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. Characteristics and Job Duties: 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. The new University of Iowa Health Care North Liberty Campus opened in the Spring of 2025. This 469,000 square foot facility is home to UI Health Care’s nationally recognized Orthopedics service line, offering comprehensive, coordinated, and accessible care across the outpatient, inpatient and surgical venues. These state-of-the-art clinical facilities include a full-service community imaging center, laboratory services, physical therapy, retail pharmacy, and emergency department as well as an array of support services. The facility has been designed to support a superior patient and staff experience; excellence across our patient care, teaching and research missions; convenient access to services; and engaging community partnerships. UI Health Care is seeking a welcoming, highly-skilled and collaborative workforce to be a part of the opening team for this superb new campus, and to help further our mission of: Changing Medicine. Changing Lives.

Requirements

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

Benefits

• Fringe benefit package including paid vacation; sick leave; health, dental, life, and disability insurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement plans.
• Complete information regarding the full benefits package may be viewed at: https://hr.uiowa.edu/benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees