Central Sterile Supervisor

Job Summary

The Central Sterile Supervisor promotes customer service initiatives; functions in all areas of department pertaining to the processing and sterilization or reusable instruments and supplies; understands principles and demonstrates knowledge of decontamination, assembling, packaging, sterilization and storage procedures; demonstrates knowledge of sterilizer testing and recording of results; is responsible for clinical and resource management of unit; assumes responsibility for employee, physician and patient satisfaction; and assumes responsibility for standards of practice and quality of care.

Qualifications

• Certification in Central Sterile required.
• Current BLS required.
• Prior related leadership experience preferred.

What You Will Do in This Role

Perform instrument decontamination according to manufacturer’s guidelines while separating and protecting instrumentation according to departmental guidelines. Understand operation of all washers, ultrasounds, sterilizers and scanners utilized within the department and utilize all equipment within recommended guidelines. Performs all parameter testing to include chemical and biological as directed. Assemble all instrumentation according to the count sheet and take responsibility for accuracy and cleanliness of all instruments. Package all instruments according to the manufacturer’s guidelines or departmental guidelines and understands which takes preference in each individual case. Promote customer service. Support the facility’s Standards of Performance and ICARE values. Coordinate daily work practices and flow. Attend and present at staff meetings. Recommend needed process changes. Maintain working knowledge of Sterile Processing Microsystems for tray accountability. Accountable for departmental supplies.

Benefits

Parkridge Medical Center offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing.
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service).
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock.
• Fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
• Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more.
• Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts.
• Retailer readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships.
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships).