Sterile Processing Supervisor - Nights

Sterile Processing Supervisor

$3000 Signing Bonus, if eligible;
Full Time;
Nights 10:30pm - 7am. REQUIRES: CRCST from Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA) or Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD), four years related work experience, one-year supervisory experience, Certified Instrument Specialist (CIS) OR Certified Endoscopy Reprocessor (CER) AND Certified Healthcare Leader (CHL) or ability to obtain within six months of hire.

• Supervises the personnel and operations.
• Actively participates in the development of and demonstrates thorough knowledge of the department and system goals and function.
• Establishes internal inventory levels and maintains levels in accordance with set standards.
• Monitors these levels for proper utilization.
• Anticipates the availability of appropriate resource materials and personnel needed.
• Identifies, analyzes, interprets and acts on related problems within customer departments, as they pertain to Central Sterile Supply.
• Ensures established procedures and standards of practice are followed for decontamination, cleaning, inspection, processing and sterilization of reusable supplies and equipment.
• Provides instructions and in-service in new products, procedures, case cart preparation, and equipment.
• Maintains effective communication with appropriate nursing and medical center personnel, as relates to assigned duties.
• Oversees preparation and maintenance of the instrument asset inventory.
• Organizes department activity and workflow appropriately.
• Rounds in the Operating Room and throughout the department each shift to assess what is being utilized and anticipates needs.
• Prioritizes instruments that are needed from preference cards, surgical schedule and emergent and trauma preparedness.
• Assesses and understands the competencies of each member of staff and develops appropriate Performance Improvement program to identify and address weaknesses.
• Maintains sterilization records and related data in accordance with regulatory requirements.
• Performs ongoing evaluations of teams, the required services for the surgical suite, inpatient and outpatient units, and equipment and methods.
• Coordinates with hospital maintenance and contractor representatives to assure that all equipment and installations are in proper operating condition.
• Provides a comprehensive department orientation to all new personnel and required training to all staff on an ongoing basis.
• Assures safe working environment for all employees and visitors, utilizing knowledge of hazardous gases and substances, and environmental conditions.
• Directs all housekeeping activities within the department.
• Supports budget preparation with administrative leadership; operates within budgetary guidelines.
• Monitors operational budget for opportunities for fiscal improvement.
• Coordinates the interviewing of new and replacement employees.
• Assures full compliance with regulatory agency mandates and recommendations.
• Oversees the development and updating of policies and procedures.
• Ensures that the patient safety improvement and management program will be given high priority and will support the program.
• Ensures that sufficient time is available for staff participation in patient safety activities at both the department and organizational level.
• Ensures that staff attends all required patient safety education programs.
• Counsels staff when necessary.

Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job. Additional competencies and skills outlined in any department-specific orientation will be considered essential to the performance of the job related to that position.

Position Details:
Caring for your health and well-being.

• Full benefits (health, dental and vision) starting on day one
• Three medical plan choices, including an expanded network for out-of-area employees and dependents
• Pre-tax savings plans with healthcare and dependent care…