Sterile Processing Supervisor

About the role

The Sterile Processing Supervisor at St. Charles Health System is responsible for assisting in planning, coordinating, controlling, and administering the Sterile Processing Program. They oversee and perform cleaning, decontamination, assembly, sterilization, and distribution of equipment and instruments used within the Hospital. This position directly manages caregivers in Sterile Processing.

Essential Functions And Duties

• Provides technical knowledge and supervises caregivers.
• Performs daily audits on all essential legal documentation.
• Works in the sterile core areas within the Operating Room.
• Manages caregivers' performance including performance review process.
• Prepares caregiver development plan; monitors and revises plan as needed.
• Performs annual competency checks with staff and educates when necessary.
• Counsels caregivers and provides recognition for positive performance.
• Collaborates with Sterile Processing Education Coordinator to provide follow through with caregivers’ coaching plans.
• Performs corrective action as appropriate in consultation with manager.
• Consults with Human Resources when at written warning or above stage.
• Aids in the operations of the patient care unit/service.
• Aids in the implementation of clinical practice changes.
• Supports the education coordinator with delivery of caregiver education.
• Participates in interviewing and hiring as delegated by the manager.
• Maintains clinical/professional expertise for service.
• Sets an example for all technicians by staying current in developments and knowledge of practice area.
• Manages caregiver schedules and adjusts for ETO, FMLA, sick calls, etc., while maintaining core staffing for department needs.
• Maintains “super user knowledge” of instrument tracking system and coordinates with IT and vendor to resolve any unexpected application problems.
• Hires, directs, coaches and monitors the performance of all direct reports, to develop and maintain a high performance team that meets organizational and department goals.
• Maintains awareness of compliance and safety requirements.
• Implements and manages all organizational safety directives and goals.
• Supports the vision, mission and values of the organization in all respects.
• Supports Value Improvement Practice (VIP- Lean) principles of continuous improvement with energy and enthusiasm, functioning as a champion of change.
• Provides and maintains a safe environment for caregivers, patients and guests.
• Conducts all activities with the highest standards of professionalism and confidentiality.
• Complies with all applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures, supporting the organization’s corporate integrity efforts by acting in an ethical and appropriate manner, reporting known or suspected violation of applicable rules, and cooperating fully with all organizational investigations and proceedings.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or GED.
• Licensure/Certification/Registration: Current certification in Sterile Processing required (CRCST or CBSPD).
• Experience: 4+ years of experience as a sterile processing technician, including advanced level instrument experience required or a combination of education and similar relevant experience.