Supervisor Sterile Processing

UCHealth•Highlands Ranch, CO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Supervisor Sterile Processing supervises daily staff activities for the department and independently performs entry-level sterile processing functions. Core functions include receiving, sorting, and decontaminating surgical and clinic items and instruments; inspecting and packaging items; selecting appropriate sterilization methods and cycles or high-level disinfection; completing required documentation; and performing routine equipment testing. The supervisor serves as a resource and subject matter expert for associate- and mid-level team members. The position coordinates daily staffing and assignments, directs and develops staff, helps with performance evaluations and disciplinary actions, and ensures compliance with regulatory requirements and organizational policies. The supervisor also performs staff duties as needed to meet service levels and leads the resolution of complex issues and complaints. The role requires critical thinking, decisive judgment, minimal supervision, and the ability to act appropriately in a fast-paced environment. This is a full-time, onsite position at UCHealth Highlands Ranch Hospital in Highlands Ranch, Colorado. The schedule is 80 hours per pay period on the evening shift. Pay is $27.61–$41.41 per hour, dependent on relevant experience.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Three years of experience in a Sterile Processing department.
Ability to work with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment, using critical thinking and decisive judgment.

Nice To Haves

Medical Terminology course.
Certification as a CSPDT (Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician) or CRCST (Certified Registered Central Service Technician).
Leadership development courses.
A second certification.

Responsibilities

Receive, sort, decontaminate, and clean surgical and clinic items and instruments according to instructions for use (IFUs), including disassembling items and selecting appropriate cleaning methods.
Visually inspect instruments and equipment before assembling and packaging them.
Select and perform sterilization or high-level disinfection according to IFUs, checking external indicators, filters, and labels.
Perform routine cleaning and sterilizer testing, including biological monitoring, leak testing, and Bowie-Dick tests as appropriate.
Precept staff and verify competency and skill development, serving as a resource and subject matter expert.
Document completed work using instrument-tracking software or paper documentation as required.
Determine, coordinate, and supervise daily staffing assignments and staffing levels.
Provide direction, orientation, training, coaching, and mentoring to staff.
Assist with performance evaluations and disciplinary actions.
Ensure staff compliance with regulatory requirements and departmental and organizational policies and procedures.
Perform staff responsibilities as needed to meet required service levels.
Lead the handling and resolution of complex issues and complaints.
Use critical thinking and decisive judgment, work with minimal supervision, and take appropriate action in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

Three-Year Incentive Bonus, accumulated annually and paid during the third year of employment.
Annual merit pay increase based on work performance.
Annual market reviews and base-pay adjustments as needed.
Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
24/7 mental health and well-being support for employees and dependents.
Discounted gym memberships and fitness resources.
Free Care.com membership.
Voluntary benefits including accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal plan, identity theft protection, pet insurance, auto and home insurance, and employee discount programs.
Paid time off, paid family and medical leave (including Colorado FAMLI), and leaves of absence.
Employer-provided basic life and accidental death and dismemberment coverage, with buy-up options.
Employer-provided short-term and long-term disability coverage, with a buy-up option.
403(b) retirement plan with employer matching contribution.
Additional 457(b) plan may be available.
Flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent day care; health savings account available with enrollment in a high-deductible medical plan.
Access to academic degrees and certificate programs.
Up to 100% of tuition, books, and fees paid for by UCHealth for specific educational degrees; other programs may qualify for up to $10,000 per year prepaid or up to $5,250 per year in tuition reimbursement.
Access to LinkedIn Learning and internal professional development opportunities.
Free assistance navigating the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program and submitting federal student loans for forgiveness.