Supervisor, Sterile Processing (Full-Time, Exempt)

Enloe Health • Chico, CA

10d • $32 - $44 • Onsite

About The Position

The Sterile Processing Supervisor, under the direction of the Sterile Processing Manager, is responsible for the twenty-four-hour coordination and supervision of the Sterile Processing Department, which includes the monitoring of decontamination, and sterilization procedures performed by staff in the Surgical Services departments. The SPD department includes instrument and equipment processing, cleaning of durable medical equipment and management of the surgical case cart system. Supervisor participates in program development and unit performance improvement. Supervisor consistently demonstrates the core values of Enloe Medical Center and serves as a role model to other employees.

Requirements

• 3 years' experience in sterile processing procedures.
• One-year supervisory experience in healthcare facility.
• Current certification with the California Board of Sterile Processing (CBSPD), Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA) or equivalent.
• Current Healthcare Provider CPR recognition.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements and quality improvement processes.
• Ability to integrate regulatory requirements and quality improvement processes into practice for the assigned unit.
• Knowledge of decontamination, sterilization and distribution processes, standards and regulations.
• Knowledge of or ability to learn reporting, quality improvement processes, and human resources management.
• Ability to effectively monitor, evaluate and administer the resources of their assigned area.
• Ability to make substantiated recommendations regarding resource allocation needs for future planning purposes.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally both one-on-one and in groups.
• Ability to lead, motivate, delegate, analyze information and problem solve.
• Demonstrate technical competence and professional clinical judgment.
• Behavior reflective of Enloe Medical Center core values.
• Ability to fulfill the essential functions of the position.
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels within the organization.

Nice To Haves

• BA in business or healthcare field
• Satisfactory completion of a medical terminology course

Responsibilities

• Twenty-four-hour coordination and supervision of the Sterile Processing Department.
• Monitoring of decontamination and sterilization procedures performed by staff in Surgical Services departments.
• Instrument and equipment processing.
• Cleaning of durable medical equipment.
• Management of the surgical case cart system.
• Participation in program development and unit performance improvement.
• Demonstrating core values of Enloe Medical Center and serving as a role model to other employees.

Benefits

• $0 premium medical plan to include vision insurance
• Prescription and dental group insurance
• Retirement with employer match
• Generous paid time off (PTO) plan that starts accruing immediately and can be used as it's earned
• Extended Sick Leave
• Flexible Spending Accounts for unreimbursed medical expenses and dependent care
• Employee Assistance Program
• Educational Assistance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level