Shift Supervisor - Sterile Processing - South

Summary

About Us

CoxHealth is a leading healthcare system serving 25 counties across southwest Missouri and northern Arkansas. The organization includes six hospitals, 5 ERs, and over 80 clinics. CoxHealth has earned the following honors for workplace excellence:

Named one of Modern Healthcare s Best Places to work five times.

Named one of America s Greatest Workplaces by Newsweek .

Recognized as a Greatest Workplace for Women in both 2023 and 2024.

Listed as one of the Greatest Workplaces for Diversity in 2024.

Acknowledged by Forbes as one of the Best Employers for New Grads.

Ranked among the Best Employers by State for Missouri.

Benefits

Medical, Vision, Dental, Retirement Plan with employer match, and many more!

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Under the direction of the Sterile Processing Department (SPD) Manager the Sterile Processing Shift Supervisor monitors daily operations in the SPD department, ensuring that technicians are trained in and abide by all departmental policies and procedures. Monitors productivity and quality of product of individual employees and of an assigned shift. Assists SPD Manager with budget monitoring. Participates with SPD Manager in planning for future needs and project implementation related to personnel, program development, instrumentation, equipment, interdepartmental relationships and department goals. Assesses and troubleshoots safety, instrument and equipment issues. Establishes and maintains professional rapport with medical, nursing and other staff. Assumes responsibilities for department as a whole in the absence of the SPD Manager. Job Requirements

Education

Required: High school graduate or equivalent

Preferred: Graduate from a School of Surgical Technology

Experience

Required: 9 months experience in SPD or Surgery

Preferred: 2 Years experience in SPD or Surgery

Skills

Excellent communication skills, verbal and written

Detailed knowledge of department policies and procedures and outside regulatory requirements

Knowledge of computer systems including basic computer knowledge, MS Office, databases, and inventory management systems

Ability to operate complex machinery including washers, ultrasonic cleaners, and sterilizers

Demonstrated ability to competently perform multiple, complex tasks

Knowledge of medical terminology

Knowledge instrumentation

Ability to multitask

Licensure/Certification/Registration

Required: CRCST or CBSPD; CIS must be obtained within nine months of hire. Prefer CHL.

Permanent