Supervisor, Central Sterile Processing

Description Position Summary\n Supervises the decontamination, sterilization, storage, and limited distribution of patient care supplies and equipment.

This includes the development of departmental policies, standard operating procedures, quality standards and workflows.\n Essential Functions\n\nInitiates and maintains positive relationships with patients, customers & co-workers.\nDemonstrates progressive leadership and effective management through building a strong team and supporting a learning culture.\nAllocates resources effectively and manages departmental budget.\nSupervises the decontamination, sterilization, storage, and limited distribution of patient care supplies and equipment.

This includes the development of departmental policies, standard operating procedures, quality standards and workflows.\nSupervises the department’s inventory control practices.\nCollects, monitors & maintains departmental statistics to ensure compliance with all accreditation, local, state, and federal regulations.\n\n Required For All Jobs\n\nPerforms other duties as assigned.\nComplies with all policies and standards.\nFor specific duties and responsibilities, refer to documentation provided by the department during orientation.\nMust abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients.

Annual training, the UH Code of Conduct and UH policies and procedures are in place to address appropriate use of PHI in the workplace.\nQualifications Education\n\nHigh school diploma or equivalent required.

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred.\n\n \n Work Experience\n\n5+ years Of successful and progressively responsible experience in inventory management, sterile processing, instrument management, case cart make-up and supervision of employees with demonstrated leadership ability in a medical center are Required\n\n \n Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities\n\nKnowledge of AORN or AAMI, FDA, OSHA, EPA regulations and guidelines.

Preferred\nOperates and is knowledgeable of all equipment in Central Sterile Required\nProcessing (case carts, steam & EtO sterilizers, washer/sterilizers, cart washer, sonic cleaner, computer, surgical instruments etc.). Required\n\n \n Licenses and Certifications\n\nCertified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) Required or\nCertified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician (CSPDT) Required\n\n Physical Demands\n\nStanding Constantly\nWalking Constantly\nSitting Rarely\nLifting Constantly 50 lbs\nCarrying Constantly 50 lbs\nPushing Constantly 50 lbs\nPulling Constantly 50 lbs\nClimbing Constantly 50 lbs\nBalancing Constantly\nStooping Constantly\nKneeling Constantly\nCrouching Constantly\nCrawling Constantly\nReaching Constantly\nHandling Constantly\nGrasping Constantly\nFeeling Constantly\nTalking Constantly\nHearing Frequently\nRepetitive Motions Constantly\nEye/Hand/Foot Coordination Constantly\n