Sterile Processing Supervisor Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required
• 1-3 years Sterile Processing experience required
• CSPDT-Certified SPD Technician - CBSPD - Certification Board for Sterile Processing & Distribution required - Or - CRCST-Certified Registered Central Service Technician - Tradesmen International required
• Demonstrates knowledge and practices of the Denver Health values on a daily basis, by treating patients, family members and colleagues with respect.
• The supervisor will demonstrate safety knowledge to reduce risk.
• Ability to carry out professional standards, statutes, regulations, hospital and departmental policies and standards of care.
• Maintain effective communication with all hospital leadership, with all physicians, co-workers, patients and visitors to promote patient safety and satisfaction.
• Apply basic knowledge of anatomy and physiology to their day to day functions.
• The supervisor will have the ability and understanding to clean assemble & sterilize instrumentation to be used to administer patient care.
• Ability to research Intentions for usage standard for all instruments used in the Operating Room, and throughout the hospital.
• Supervisors will work closely with surgeons to request equipment, products, instrumentation and supplies.
• Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, Power Point, Sterile Processing Microsystems, Centricity Time and Attendance, One Source document management and Policy Stat.

Nice To Haves

• Supervisor experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Supervises functions of staff in department to meet CDC, OSHA, EPA, AAMI, State, APIC, and Joint Commission guidelines and standards, as required.
• Assist with establishing policies and procedures for decontaminating, setting up and sterilization of instruments and equipment.
• Supervisors shall maintain a safe, functional and effective work environment for patients, staff and other individuals.
• Responsible for the safe and efficient practices for decontamination, instrument assembly, and sterilization of all reprocessed instruments and equipment.
• Maintain twenty four (24) hour, seven days a week and accountability for all personnel and activities occurring in the Sterile Processing department.
• Provide direct and effective supervision to ensure timely delivery of clean and/or sterile instrumentation and medical equipment.
• The supervisors shall actively support and pursue quality improvement for the department and organization.
• The supervisors shall analyze the department daily needs, and study new products equipment and techniques.
• Maintain adequate department staffing levels to ensure daily operation services to the Operating Room.
• Partner with the Sterile Processing site manager in evaluating change in policies and procedures, and implements appropriate systems to accommodate these changes.
• Conduct departmental orientation, training, skills review, and assists the site manager with educational programs to maintain high staff performance standards.
• Assist with recruitment and selection of new employees.
• Provide feedback for use in staff probationary and annual Performance Evaluation.
• Monitor inventory levels to ensure adequate supplies, preventing waste and controlling costs.
• Assist the site manager, as assigned, in developing and reporting quality assurance reports to appropriate committees.
• Provide ongoing communications with staff and management of all Ambulatory & Ancillary departments on a daily basis.
• Provide a forum for staff involvement in problem identification and resolution.
• The Supervisors will meet regularly with management to share information regarding department activities.

Benefits

• Paid time off starting at 28 days per year, inclusive of vacation, personal/sick, and 7 Holidays
• 100% paid parental leave up to 6 weeks
• Immediate eligibility for retirement plans with employer contribution up to 9.5%
• Generous medical, dental, vision plans in addition to employer paid disability and life insurance.
• Comprehensive well-being programs including on-site employee fitness center located on Denver Health main campus and nationally recognized RESTORE Center
• Free RTD EcoPass (public transportation)
• Childcare discount programs & exclusive perks on large brands, travel, and more
• Tuition reimbursement & assistance
• Education, coaching, and professional development opportunities through the Workforce Development Center (WFDC) that support internal career growth and advancement pathways
• Professional clinical advancement program & shared governance
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer+ free student loan coaching and assistance navigating the PSLF program
• National Health Service Corps (NHCS) and Colorado Health Service Corps (CHSC) eligible employer