Supervisor Sterile Processing

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Oversees the day-to-day operations of the assigned sterile processing area(s).
• Plans daily work schedule and assignments for section(s), ensuring work is done and reported promptly and accurately.
• Supports manager in preparing schedules and arranging coverage.
• Recognizes the need for and assumes departmental responsibilities daily, when scheduled or in the case of staffing shortages.
• Maintains efficient and effective operations, adhering to all system and regulatory agency standards by monitoring department turnaround times, investigating and implementing corrective action, and monitoring inventory and ordering supplies.
• Complies with preventive maintenance and quality control procedures.
• Serves as a technical resource to subordinates in resolving complex problems and investigating and recommending corrective actions in response to incident reports and/or complaints.
• Ensures the attainment of objectives through developing, training, and evaluating staff; participates in hiring process.
• Makes suggestions to manager for improved work methods and ways to increase efficiency, reduce costs, and solve operational problems.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Three years of experience in sterile processing and/or operating room in an acute care setting, including at least two years in a lead or supervisory role.
• Current CBSPD (Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution) or IAHCSMM (International Association of Healthcare Central Service Material Management) certification as a technician.
• Current Certification in Healthcare Leadership from IAHCSMM required within one year of hire into position.

Preferred

• Some college-level and/or professional training in materials management, infection control, decontamination and disinfection, medical instrumentation, medical terminology, and/or industrial management.