Supvr Sterile Processing

About the role

Supervises daily staff activities for the department. Independently performs entry level core functions. Core sterile processing functions include receiving, sorting and decontaminating surgical/clinic items and instruments, inspecting and packaging, identifying appropriate sterilization methods with appropriate cycle selection, completing required documentation, and performing routine testing of necessary equipment.

Responsibilities

• Performs instrument and equipment decontamination and cleaning following IFUs while having the ability to disassemble items before choosing appropriate cleaning method.
• Performs visual inspection of instruments and equipment prior to appropriate assembly and packaging of instruments or equipment.
• Performs appropriate sterilization/high level disinfection of instrument and equipment based on IFUs while inspecting and ensuring all external indicators, filters and labels are appropriate.
• Performs routine cleaning and sterilizer testing including biological monitoring, leak testing and bowie dick tests as appropriate.
• Precepts and verifies competency and skill development of staff as appropriate while functioning as a resource and knowledge expert.
• Determines, coordinates, and supervises daily staffing assignments and levels.
• Provides direction, orientation, training, coaching, and mentoring to staff.
• Affords direction, orientation, training, coaching, and mentoring to staff.
• Assists with performance evaluations and disciplinary actions.
• Ensures staff compliance with regulatory requirements and departmental/organizational policies and procedures.
• Performs staff responsibilities as needed to fulfill required service levels.
• Leads the handling and resolution of complex issues and complaints.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED.
• Certified as a CSPDT (Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician) or CRCST (Certified Registered Central Service Technician).
• Preferred: Leadership development courses, second certification.
• 3 years of experience in Sterile Processing department.

Qualifications

Employees are our number one asset. UCHealth promotes a culture that invests in professional success and personal well-being through a comprehensive total rewards program.

Benefits

• Recognition Performance bonus: UCHealth offers a 3-Year Incentive Bonus to recognize employee contributions to our success in quality, patient experience, organizational growth, financial goals and tenure.
• Performance-based pay increase: The Annual Merit Pay Increase recognizes work performance that meets or consistently exceeds performance standards documented through UCHealth's established evaluation process and accounts for increased experience, skills and cost of living.
• Market reviews: All UCHealth positions are reviewed annually to ensure UCHealth base pay aligns with market standards. Base pay rates are adjusted as needed to stay market competitive.
• Health and well-being: Medical, dental and vision coverage. Access to 24/7 mental health and well-being support for employees and dependents. Discounted gym memberships and fitness resources. Free Care.com membership. Voluntary benefits such as accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal plan, identity theft protection, pet insurance, auto and home insurance, and employee discount programs. Employer-provided basic life and accidental death and dismemberment coverage with buy-up coverage options. Employer-provided short-term disability and long-term disability with a buy-up coverage option.
• Retail and savings: 403(b) plan with employer matching contribution. Additional 457(b) plan may be available. Flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent day care; health savings account available when enrolled in high-deductible (HD) medical plan.
• Education and career growth: Access to academic degrees and certificate programs to promote professional and personal growth. Up to 100% of tuition, books and fees paid for by UCHealth for specific educational degrees. Other programs may qualify for up to $10,000/year pre-paid by UCHealth or up to $5,250/year in the form of tuition reimbursement. Access to LinkedIn Learning, which offers thousands of virtual courses and seminars, and internal professional development opportunities. Employees have access to free assistance navigating the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program and submitting their federal student loans for forgiveness. Eligibility for some programs is based on an employee's scheduled work hours.

Pay

$25.80 - $38.70 / hour. Pay is dependent on applicant's relevant experience.

Schedule

Full Time, 80.00 hours per pay period (2 weeks). Shift: Evenings.