Supervisor, Sterile Processing (2024-41555)

UofL Health•Louisville, KY

13d•Onsite

About The Position

UofL Health is a fully integrated regional academic health system with five hospitals, four medical centers, nearly 200 physician practice locations, more than 700 providers, the Frazier Rehab Institute, and Brown Cancer Center. With more than 12,000 team members, UofL Health’s mission is to deliver patient-centered care to every patient each day. The Sterile Processing Supervisor oversees and instructs Sterile Processing Technicians, assigns and monitors daily work, and performs technician duties when staffing shortages or workload require it. The role ensures reusable instruments, supplies, and equipment are decontaminated, inspected, assembled, packaged, and sterilized in accordance with applicable standards, regulations, and facility policies. The supervisor monitors processing and sterilization equipment, supports staff training and competency, assists the Sterile Processing Manager and departmental performance-improvement activities, and evaluates employee performance. The supervisor also coordinates workflow and staffing, including schedules, vacation requests, and timecards; supports employee compliance and evaluations; and helps maintain the department’s supplies, cleanliness, organization, and safe operation. The position requires effective communication and collaboration with hospital departments and customers, while maintaining confidentiality and complying with HIPAA and organizational policies.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
At least three years of experience in Sterile Processing.
Double certification from a nationally recognized Sterile Processing Technician program, such as CRCST or CSPDT and CIS or SIS certifications.
CHL or CSPM certification must be obtained within 12 months of hire.
Adequate conversational English; ability to understand directions, communicate with patients and coworkers, and follow safety guidelines and organizational policies.
Ability to read and interpret written information, write routine reports and correspondence, and speak effectively to groups.
Working knowledge of Windows and Microsoft Office programs.
Working knowledge of an instrument management system and One Source.
Ability to use instrument washer/decontaminator, sonic washer, cart washer, steam sterilizer, and hydrogen peroxide plasma sterilizer.
Ability to communicate effectively, listen, clarify information, and respond to questions.
Knowledge of assembling instrument sets from surgical areas and other departments, decontaminating reusable instruments according to accepted standards, and biological monitoring.
Strong organizational, problem-solving, follow-through, relationship-building, initiative, analytical, and adaptability skills.
Ability to handle pressure tactfully, treat others respectfully, check work for accuracy and quality, interpret instructions, and complete complex tasks systematically.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, identify issues and opportunities, determine courses of action, and develop solutions.
Commitment to confidentiality, safety, teamwork, professionalism, and effective customer service.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of Premier.

Responsibilities

Supervise, instruct, support, and coach Sterile Processing Technicians in their duties and daily work assignments.
Act as a preceptor for new employees and assist with staff competency checks.
Monitor workflow, prioritize work, assign staff, and adjust assignments to meet department needs.
Perform decontamination, inspection, assembly, packaging, and sterilization of reusable instruments, sets, utensils, supplies, and equipment as needed.
Assemble case carts, procure instrumentation for procedures, and deliver scheduled carts to the Surgery Department.
Make hospital rounds to deliver sterile and non-sterile instruments, supplies, and equipment and collect contaminated or credit items.
Operate processing equipment and monitor sterilization using mechanical, chemical, and biological indicators.
Monitor processing equipment and notify the appropriate repair person when equipment malfunctions.
Complete assigned performance-improvement activities and assist with department improvement efforts.
Evaluate employee job performance, complete evaluations on time, and address performance issues in coordination with the Sterile Processing Manager.
Create staff schedules, approve vacation requests, and review timecards.
Ensure direct reports meet required training and compliance requirements, including KNOW modules, TB requirements, and flu-shot requirements.
Answer telephone calls and assist callers with obtaining needed items.
Maintain returned unused instrumentation and supplies when packaging integrity has not been compromised.
Perform dispatch, cleaning, decontamination, wrapping, packaging, sterilization, and monitoring duties safely.
Maintain department supplies and sterile items, and keep the department clean, neat, and organized.
Provide customer service, respond to service requests and feedback, and handle problems as they arise.
Maintain confidentiality, comply with HIPAA and company policies, and collaborate professionally with hospital staff and other departments.
Perform other duties as assigned.