Supervisor - Certified Sterile Processing Technician - Mount Carmel St. Ann's

Mount Carmel Health System • Westerville, OH

75d

About The Position

In accordance with the Mission and Guiding Behaviors; the Supervisor Sterile Processing supports and assists the SPD Manager in providing 24-hour operations of the SPD service area. Meets or exceeds patient, physician, or other pertinent customer expectations. Assists in the selection, development and if required, corrective action of staff, in order to maintain competence and high-quality service or care. Develops, plans, implements, and evaluates educational programs to meet the needs of the Sterile Processing Department (SPD) and to aide in the professional development of staff. Assists the Surgical Services Manager with overall supervision and daily operations of the Sterile Processing Department. Evaluates workflow and makes staffing assignments. Assists the Manager in meeting productivity and labor expense targets. Oversees the training and competency of Sterile Processing Technicians. Recognizes and identifies the existence of problems or improvement opportunities and takes action to troubleshoot issues. Coordinates Quality Assurance programs and provides in-service and education opportunities for the department.

Requirements

• Certification as a surgical technologist or sterile processing technician gained through an accredited certification program such as the CBSPD sterilization certification or CRCST.
• Three (3) years of progressive work experience in a Sterile Processing or Operating Room setting along with a working knowledge of AAMI standards.
• Effective Communication Skills.

Nice To Haves

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong computer skills required including a working knowledge of MS Word, MS Powerpoint and MS Excel.
• Detail oriented, excellent organizational and documentation skills.
• Capable of communicating and coordinating with multiple departments.
• A team player.

Responsibilities

• Promotes a Culture of Safety by adhering to policy, procedures and plans that are in place to prevent workplace injury, violence or adverse outcome to associates and patients.
• Creates a caring and healing environment that keeps the patient and family at the center of care throughout their experience.
• Maintains open and active communication with the medical staff, patient care staff and interdepartmental staff.
• Coordinates daily work assignments, monitoring all processing areas.
• Maintains employee schedule ensuring adequate coverage for hours of operation and call coverage on weekends and Holidays.
• Assists SPD Manager in evaluations of Sterile Processing staff.
• Acts as liaison and facilitates communication between sterile processing and operating room personnel/nursing units.
• Facilitates the processing of instrumentation and equipment, ensuring quality and customer satisfaction.
• Reviews operating room schedules, anticipating needs and/or conflicts with instrumentation.
• Responsible for the daily review of all recording tapes and biological/chemical tests from all sterilizers and records results.
• Monitors staff compliance with all required safety precautions.
• Assumes responsibility of department in absence of Manager SPD.
• Coaches' staff and rounds with staff consistently.
• Conducts staff meetings/huddles and provides educational opportunities for staff.
• Ensures SPD policies and procedures are kept updated.
• Ensures the competency of all SPD staff and other staff who may be involved in high level disinfection and/or sterilization in other areas.
• Oversees quality and infection control initiatives for SPD.
• Provides a comprehensive and technical orientation, education and training program for the sterile processing staff.
• Assists Manager with managing labor and supply components of the budget.
• Assists Manager in organization functions of the department.
• Assists Manager in conducting annual performance evaluations of SPD staff.
• Responsible for all daily operations in the absence of the SPD Manager.
• Develops educational calendar for all in-service training.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and benefits packages including medical, dental, and vision with coverage starting on day one.
• Retirement savings account with employer match starting on day one.
• Generous paid time off programs.
• Employee recognition programs.
• Tuition/professional development reimbursement starting on day one.
• Relocation assistance (geographic and position restrictions apply).
• RN to BSN tuition 100% paid at Mount Carmel's College of Nursing.
• Employee Referral Rewards program.
• Mount Carmel offers DailyPay - if you're hired as an eligible colleague, you'll be able to see how much you've made every day and transfer your money any time before payday.
• Opportunity to join Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Colleague Resource Groups.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees