Certified Sterile Processing Supervisor

Johns Hopkins Intrastaff; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 54,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Johns Hopkins Intrastaff is seeking a Sterile Processing Supervisor to oversee daily shift operations at Johns Hopkins Hospital. The role includes supervising staff, directing decontamination, assembly and sterilization of surgical instruments, and ensuring safety and customer service standards.

Minimum requirements include a high school diploma or GED, and 3+ years of supervisory experience with valid sterile processing certifications.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a High School Diploma or GED Equivalent.
• Three years of supervisory experience.
• Four years of experience with a college degree or eight years without a degree.
• Demonstrated competence in instrument set assembly and sterilization.
• Certification in CBSPD, HSPA, IAHCSMM, CRCST, or CBSPD and related endoscope reprocessing credentials.

Responsibilities

• Supervises daily operational tasks for Sterile Processing staff on shift.
• Oversees decontamination, assembly and sterilization of instruments.
• Provides quality assurance for sterile processing functions.
• Coordinates education for shift staff with Sterile Processing Educator.
• Communicates effectively with superiors and employees; supports program goals.
• Lead staff and foster teamwork; manage load recalls for positives.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Team leadership

Communication skills

Quality assurance

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Sterile Processing Certification

Additional Sterile Processing Certifications

Job description

Johns Hopkins Intrastaff is the internal staffing agency for the Johns Hopkins Health System and partner hospitals, providing temporary support to a variety of the Johns Hopkins locations. Our employees are the strength of our service. Intrastaff is unique because it's one of the very few agencies where a person has the benefit of being a temporary employee and also feels like a member of a large organization. Working at Hopkins means joining a culturally diverse team that includes some of the best nurses, physicians and allied health professionals in the world. Directly or indirectly, you'll have exposure to cutting-edge technology and groundbreaking medical research.

Pay Rate: $39.00 - $41.00 Per hour (Based on Experience)

Location: Johns Hopkins Hospital

Schedule: Mon-Fri 3:00pm-11:30pm

Responsible for supervising all employees on an assigned shift in Sterile Processing (SP) performing duties associated with cleaning, assembly and sterilization of surgical instrumentation, as well as storage and transport of specific instrumentation, surgical sets and patient care equipment while incorporating safety and customer service expectations.

• Supervises daily operational tasks for Sterile Processing Staff members on a given shift.
• Oversees the Sterile Processing staff and directs all operations related to decontamination, assembly &Sterilization of surgical instruments
• Provides quality assurance to sterile processing functions
• Coordinates with Sterile Processing Educator to provide education to shift-based staff. Oversee a shift employee participation in educational programs
• Communicates effectively and consistently to superiors, peers, and employees. Routinely provides others with the information they need to do their jobs.
• Leads Staff and generates commitment to program and project goals.
• Builds Relationship and Fosters Teamwork
• Supports a Learning Environment
• Knows procedure for load recall in the event of a positive biological test.
• Responds promptly and positively to all customer requests.

• Minimum of a High School Diploma or GED Equivalent.
• One of the following certifications is required:
  • CBSPD (Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution)
  • Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA)
  • IAHCSMM (International Association of Healthcare Central Service Materials Management) certification
  • CRCST
  • CBSPD certification
• One of the following certifications is also required:
  • CER (Certified Endoscope Reprocessor)
  • CFER (Certified Flexible Endoscope Reprocessor)
  • CHL (Certified Healthcare Leader)
• Minimum of 3 years supervisory experience
• Minimum 4 years of experience with a college degree - or - 8 years of experience without a college degree.; Cart picking experience preferred.
• Must have demonstrated competence in instrument set assembly and sterilization across multiple specialties.

Johns Hopkins Health System and its affiliates are an Equal Opportunity/ Affiantative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.