Supervisor - Sterile Processing

UAB St. Vincent's•Birmingham, AL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Supervisor of Sterile Processing will oversee the daily activities of sterile processing associates, ensuring compliance with local policies, procedures, and regulatory standards. This role involves managing the decontamination, assembly, and sterilization of surgical instruments according to AAMI standards, as well as preparing case carts based on inventory standards. The supervisor will also be responsible for evaluating and documenting quality assurance findings, coaching the team to improve audit outcomes, and focusing on productivity and workflow metrics. Additionally, the position includes conducting hiring, training, directing, developing, and evaluating staff.

Requirements

Currently certified as a Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician (CSPDT) with the Certification Board of Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD) or Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) with the Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA) required.
High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Technical degree with 1 year of experience OR 5 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.

Responsibilities

Supervise daily activities of the sterile processing associates to ensure adherence to local policies, procedures, and guidelines/standards from regulatory agencies.
Oversee decontamination, assembly and sterilization of surgical instruments using Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation (AAMI) standards.
Oversee and complete preparation of all case carts as required by following local inventory standards.
Evaluate and document quality assurance program findings and coaches team toward improving regular audit outcomes. Focus on productivity standards and quality workflow metrics.
Conduct hiring, training, directing, development and evaluation of staff.