Supervisor-Sterile Processing

Indiana University Health System • Avon, OH

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About The Position

Oversees the preparation, sterilization, and distribution of equipment, supplies, instruments, and endoscopes needed for patient care. Supports sterilization goals and the needs of customers. Supervises and develops staff, ensures appropriate decontamination and sterilization processes, prepares reports, assists with developing policies and procedures, and implements related programs. Ensures patient and team member safety and adherence to regulatory agency recommendations for the sterile processing area.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Requires one national certification: CRCST, CSPDT, CFER, or CST.
• Requires a second national certification related to central service or sterile processing; examples include CIS, CSIP, CFER, CST, CHMM, and CHL.
• Requires 24 continuing education credits annually focused on technical information and advancement related to the central service field.
• Requires Basic Life Support certification through the AHA. Other advanced life support certifications may be required according to unit or department specialty and patient care policies.
• Requires 5–7 years of relevant experience.
• Extensive knowledge of, or ability to learn skills associated with, sterilization practices.
• Knowledge of surgical procedures, medical terminology, and anatomy.
• Knowledge of state and federal regulations and professional recommended practices.
• Basic computer skills.

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree preferred.
• Leadership experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee preparation, sterilization, and distribution of equipment, supplies, instruments, and endoscopes for patient care.
• Support sterilization goals and customer needs.
• Supervise and develop staff.
• Ensure appropriate decontamination and sterilization processes.
• Prepare reports.
• Assist with developing policies and procedures.
• Implement programs related to sterile processing responsibilities.
• Ensure patient and team member safety and adherence to regulatory agency recommendations for the sterile processing area.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED