Central Supply Sterile Processing Supervisor

Responsibilities

• Direct supervision of all shift work (receiving, decontamination, cleaning, assembly, sterilization and distribution of surgical or procedural instruments and packs).
• Affirms adherence to all quality systems, checks and measures.
• Assists the manager with all hiring, evaluation, counseling and termination of staff.
• Maintains safety standards to assure compliance with University, state and federal codes or regulations.
• Responsible for employee productivity, employee presence in the work place and employee adherence to break times.
• Provides disciplinary action when needed.
• Accurately maintains and approves employee time keeping systems and records in accordance with institutional and all regulatory requirements.
• Supervises staff in compliance with bargained for agreements and contracts.
• Coeordinates work flow and services between departments.
• Aids in the resolution of operating problems.
• Integrates ethical principles, professional standards, and evidence-based practice in all aspects of practice.
• Participates on committees, task forces, projects, and other meetings.
• Maintains educational and/or clinical competencies appropriate to role.
• Promotes a safe and healthy work environment.
• Facilitates the initiation and adoption of change and Lean principles.
• Demonstrates flexibility.
• Maintains confidentiality.
• Maintains sterilization documentation.
• Affirms parameters of sterilization are met and instruments are safe for use.
• Initiates sterilizer load recall as indicated and completes all safety reporting documentation.
• Affirms that all equipment is properly maintained and testing is properly documented.
• Affords assistance in preparation of departmental reports.
• Maintains department inventory and supplies.
• Collaborates with and acts as a liaison with other departments to support and facilitate safe and effective patient care.
• Provides consultation, support, assistance.
• Networks/information gathering.

Required Qualifications

• Certification through CBSPD or HSPA.
• HS Diploma or equivalent.
• 3-5 years experience in Central Processing.
• Extensive OR instrumentation experience.
• Demonstrated competency in Excel, Word and Outlook.
• Ability to demonstrate University of Michigan Health Care customer service standards and behaviors.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills to clearly express ideas and techniques.
• Creative thinking; analytical, problem solving and independent decision-making abilities; self-direction; theoretical knowledge and skill in instrument processing and sterilization systems.
• Organized, self-motivated, good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Dynamic and energetic.
• Ability to quickly address difficult/emergent situations in a professional and confidential manner.
• Strong operational and clinical skills in Central Processing.

Desired Qualifications

• 1-2 yrs supervisory experience.
• Demonstrated competency in instrument tracking software systems.
• Associate Degree or higher.

Benefits

• Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage effective on your very first day.
• 2:1 Match on retirement savings.