SUPV STERILE PROCESSING CHD, FWBH - STERILE PROCESSING

Froedtert • West Bend, WI

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Serves as a department expert and is responsible for assuring standards are met for the sterilization processes, record keeping, and staff competencies on the assigned shift. Ensures that all appropriate regulatory and clinical standards of practice regarding the sterilization of equipment and supplies are adhered to by the staff on the shift being supervised. Assures staff follows established policies, procedures, and practices for the sterile processing department which includes decontamination, packaging, sterilization and return of reprocessed supplies and instruments to support quality patient care throughout SJH. Responsible for personnel management on the assigned shift. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• A minimum of 2 years work experience in a hospital based Sterile Processing Department is required.
• Leadership experience in any healthcare work setting that involves instrument reprocessing or experience as a lead/charge tech, educator or trainer in a Sterile Processing Department is required.
• High School diploma or equivalent is required.
• Knowledge of Infection Control and JCAHO Standards knowledge of asepsis; surgical techniques, or instrumentation, and Sterile Processing patient care equipment.
• Interpersonal skills necessary to communicate effectively with subordinates in providing effective leadership.
• Competent computer skills.
• Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) from the IAHCSMM or Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician (CSPDT) from the CBSPD is required within 18 months of employment.

Nice To Haves

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in a related field or Central Service/Sterile Processing Tech internship/training is preferred.
• May compile objective and measurable data and produce reports.
• Has specialized knowledge and technical expertise with sterilization and operating equipment.
• Certification in Healthcare Leadership (CHL) within 18 months of employment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assuring standards are met for the sterilization processes, record keeping, and staff competencies on the assigned shift.
• Ensuring that all appropriate regulatory and clinical standards of practice regarding the sterilization of equipment and supplies are adhered to by the staff on the shift being supervised.
• Assuring staff follows established policies, procedures, and practices for the sterile processing department which includes decontamination, packaging, sterilization and return of reprocessed supplies and instruments to support quality patient care throughout SJH.
• Responsible for personnel management on the assigned shift.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Paid time off
• Growth opportunity- Career Pathways & Career Tuition Assistance, CEU opportunities
• Academic Partnership with the Medical College of Wisconsin
• Referral bonuses
• Retirement plan - 403b
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short & Long Term Disability, Free Workplace Clinics
• Employee Assistance Programs, Adoption Assistance, Healthy Contributions, Care@Work, Moving Assistance, Discounts on gym memberships, travel and other work life benefits available

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED