Sterile Processing Supervisor

About the role

This position directly supervises sterile processing personnel, ensuring efficient workflow and adherence to infection control policies and standards.

Responsibilities

• Schedules and supervises staff to ensure smooth workflow in the department.
• Selects, trains, and manages staff performance.
• Provides daily direction and sets goals for individuals and the team.
• Acts as a mentor and coach, providing development and growth opportunities for staff.
• Coordinates and maintains departmental workflow in decontamination, instrument inspection, cleaning, assembly, and packaging.
• Utilizes instrumentation bar code tracking systems (SPM, Epic, and Dove Tree).
• Maintains inventory of supplies and equipment.
• Coordinates procurement and stocking activities.
• Analyzes supply usage patterns and recommends optimal par levels.
• Facilitates timely ordering of instrumentation and supplies.
• Identifies opportunities for cost reduction and expense control.
• Tracks and documents lost or damaged equipment and supplies.
• Improves work processes to enhance quality, safety, efficiency, and productivity.
• Communicates with staff and ancillary departments to provide ongoing feedback and support.
• Participates in hospital teams to share information, problem-solve, and evaluate service impacts on receiving departments.

Requirements

• Associate's degree in a related field preferred.
• Minimum of three years of experience as a Sterile Processing Technician, including one year of leadership experience.
• Extensive knowledge of sterile processing procedures and practices.
• Strong customer service, teamwork, multitasking, attention to detail, organizational, and communication skills.
• Current certification as a Sterile Processing Technician through an accredited organization (CRCST, HSPA, or CBSPD).

Qualifications

• Education: Associate's degree in a related field preferred.
• Experience: Minimum of three years of experience as a Sterile Processing Technician, including one year of leadership experience.

Skills

• Leadership and supervision skills.
• Customer service and teamwork skills.
• Attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Communication skills (demonstrated through diplomacy and tact).
• Technical proficiency in instrumentation bar code tracking systems.
• Inventory management and supply coordination skills.
• Problem-solving and process improvement skills.

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