Central Sterile Processing Supervisor

Description

Guides and directs sterile processing staff regarding proper sterilization techniques and use of equipment.

• Maintains up-to-date knowledge of sterile processing procedures, products and equipment used in a surgical and endoscopy setting (i.e., AORN Standards, Recommended Practices, and Guidelines, AAMI).
• Interviews, orients, assigns work schedules, evaluates and disciplines directly‑reporting sterile processing personnel to manage performance.
• Utilizing sterile processing technician(s) and/or OR technician staff (in concert with OR lead or DON), ensures facility sterile processing staff needs are adequately covered.
• Maintains familiarity with regulatory agency requirements (i.e., CMS, JCAHO and OSHA) regarding sterile processing, employee safety and infection control. Assesses the environment on an ongoing basis and makes recommendations to ensure optimal safety and departmental compliance.
• Identifies departmental operational needs, monitors equipment maintenance and manages appropriate level of equipment and supplies associated with sterilization.

• Central Sterile Processing Certification
• Demonstrated understanding of sterilization principles required.
• Experience in central processing functions required.

• Minimum 5 years supervisory/management SPD experience.

• Mid‑Senior level

• Full‑time

• Health Care Provider

• Hospitals and Health Care

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