Supervisor - Sterile Processing - 3:00/11:30 P.M.

Job Summary

To plan, assign, and supervise employees engaged in performing a variety of services involved in the ordering, processing, receiving, and distribution of medical and patient equipment and supplies. Collects, records, and reports on data/metrics. Collaborates with Manager on scheduling and department staffing. Participates in SPD staff work/function as needed. Active participant in the planning of inservices and staff education.

Education & Experience

• Associates Degree preferred, High School Diploma or GED required; Minimum 5 years of sterile processing experience
• CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES OR REGISTRATION REQUIRED: Any 1 (one) of the following: Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) or Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician (CSPDT) or Certified Flexible Endoscope Reprocessor (CFER) or Certified Instrument Specialist (CIS) or Certified Healthcare Leadership (CHL) or Certified Surgical Instrument Processor (CSIP) or Certified Surgical Instrument Specialist (CSIS) or Other nationally recognized SPD certifications considered
• A second certification from this list must be acquired within 6 months of hire date.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• KNOWLEDGE OF PRODUCT STERILITY, STORAGE, AND PROCESSING POLICIES AND PROCEDURES.
• SKILL IN THE USE OF PERSONAL COMPUTERS AND RELATED SOFTWARE APPLICATIONS.
• MATH SKILLS.
• VERBAL AND WRITTEN COMMUNICATION SKILLS.
• INTERPERSONAL SKILLS.
• ABILITY TO MAINTAIN INVENTORY CONTROLS AND SUPPLY LEVELS.
• ABILITY TO PERFORM BASIC SUPERVISORY FUNCTIONS.

Responsibilities

• SUPERVISES THE RECEIPT, VERIFICATION, STORAGE, AND DISTRIBUTION OF PATIENT EQUIPMENT, MATERIALS, INSTRUMENTS, AND SUPPLIES.
• SUPERVISES EMPLOYEES TO INCLUDE WORK ALLOCATION, TRAINING, EVALUATION, AND PROBLEM RESOLUTION.
• MONITORS DAILY INVENTORY BALANCES AND COLLABORATES IN DETERMINING STOCKING REQUIREMENTS.
• MONITORS AND FACILITATES WORKFLOW, MAXIMIZING UTILIZATION OF SPACE AND RESOURCES TO IMPROVE OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCY.
• COLLABORATES IN THE RESOLUTION OF LOGISTICAL AND OTHER SUPPLY MANAGEMENT PROBLEMS.
• PREPARES NECESSARY REPORTS; MAINTAINS APPLICABLE SUPPLY DATABASE, RECORDS, AND FILES.
• PROMOTES CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT IN WORKPLACE SAFETY; ENSURES COMPLIANCE WITH SAFETY, ENVIRONMENTAL, AND/OR INFECTION CONTROL PRACTICES.

Physical and Environmental Demands

• Frequent exposure to unpleasant or disagreeable physical environment such as high noise level and exposure to heat and cold.
• Frequent handling or working with potentially dangerous equipment.
• Constant exposure to biohazardous conditions such as risk of radiation exposure, blood borne pathogens, fumes or airborne particles, and/or toxic or caustic chemicals.
• Occasional working hours significantly beyond regularly scheduled hours.
• Occasional activities subject to significant volume changes of a seasonal/clinical nature.
• Occasional work produced subject to precise measures of quantity and quality.
• Frequent bending.
• Occasional lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds.
• Occasional climbing.
• Occasional crawling.
• Occasional crouching/stooping.
• Occasional driving.
• Frequent kneeling.
• Occasional pushing/pulling.
• Frequent reaching.
• Occasional sitting.
• Frequent standing.
• Frequent twisting.
• Frequent walking.

Time Type

Full time

FLSA Designation/Job Exempt

No

Work Shift

Rotating