Supervisor Sterile Processing

Vanderbilt University Medical Center•Nashville, TN

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) is seeking a Supervisor for Sterile Processing functions. This role involves ensuring the accurate assembly and sterilization of instrument trays and equipment for surgical procedures. The supervisor will provide guidance to staff, ensuring departmental guidelines are followed and tasks are completed accurately and on time. VUMC is dedicated to advancing health and wellness through patient care, education, and research, fostering an environment where expertise is valued and individuals can thrive.

Requirements

Certified Healthcare Leader - Healthcare Sterile Processing Association
Certified Registered Central Service Technician - Healthcare Sterile Processing Association
Relevant Work Experience
4 years of experience
High School Diploma or GED

Nice To Haves

Environmental Sterility & Safety (Intermediate)
Surgical Equipment Knowledge (Intermediate)
Equipment Operation and Maintenance (Intermediate)
Inventory Control (Intermediate)
Quality Assurance (Intermediate)
Distinguishing skill set (Intermediate): Strong knowledge automatic endoscope preprocessors (AER), Various methods of manual HLD

Responsibilities

Supervises the central sterile processing and endoscopy tech specialist staff to ensure department and hospital guidelines are adhered and followed.
Conducts verbal and written performance conversations with staff following departmental and institutional policies.
Ensures implementation of standards within the quality assurance monitoring process and improvements are followed.
Oversees ordering of departmental supplies, instrumentation and equipment needs.
Coordinates shift schedules, performs electronic timekeeping and assigns job responsibilities based on departmental staffing need.
Analyzes the rules and regulations for situations that are unusual and knows the interrelationship and implication of various rules and regulations in other areas of the department.
Monitors staff orientation and training instructions for new personnel.