Night Shift Sterile Processing Supervisor

Northwesternmedicine; Chicago (IL); Presencial; USD 34.000 - 48.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Northwestern Medicine's Sterile Processing department is seeking a Resource Coordinator to support OR operations overnight. You will supervise staff, assign duties, and ensure timely case cart preparation and instrument processing.

The role emphasizes quality patient care, adherence to infection control standards, and collaboration with OR teams, vendors, and hospital staff. A strong background in sterile processing with leadership experience is required.

Formación

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Certification from either CBSPD or IAHCSMM. Maintains certification.
• Five years or more experience in a Sterile Processing Department.
• Experience and knowledge of surgical instrumentation.
• Knowledge and understanding of Human Anatomy and Physiology, Medical Terminology, basic microbiology, and a variety of OR surgical procedures.
• Minimum of one year supervisory

Responsabilidades

• Supports and enables the delivery of quality patient care service.
• Directs, prioritizes, and adjusts staff work assignments for assigned shift to ensure timely and accurate delivery of OR equipment, supplies, and case carts.
• Assigns staff to job duties to meet the demands of patient care areas, patient volume, trauma emergencies, and staff vacancies.
• May interact with various hospital departments, physician's offices, and outside vendors to effectively assist in the management of department operations.
• Promotes a positive first impression with department and clinic personnel, vendor representatives, and guests, establishing a role as resource for end-users.
• Encourages teamwork and effective communication with staff, promoting the philosophy and objectives of NM and department. Serves as a resource to staff and end-users.
• Promotes quality assurance programs for the department. Promptly identifies and communicates problems and critical issues to the manager.
• Helps identify strengths and weaknesses of employees to properly assess employee growth throughout the year. May provide performance and productivity feedback to the Sterile Processing Manager for performance evaluations.
• Identifies and assesses learning needs related to processes and procedures including decontamination, assembly, sterilization, inventory storage, and OR case cart distribution.
• Assists with educational offerings, policy reviews and revision, competencies, quality assurance, and daily rounds.
• Develops, promotes, and encourages staff education and certification, and assists in the orientation and training of new and existing staff.
• Performs daily OR and Sterile Processing rounds, including audits of documentation, and accuracy of case cart instrument and supply requirements. Documents and reports findings.
• Documents and reports findings. Stores according to department policy.

Conocimientos

Supervisory experience

Sterile processing

Anatomy knowledge

Medical terminology

OR procedures knowledge

Educación

High School diploma or equivalent

CBSPD or IAHCSMM certification

Descripción del empleo

Northwestern Medicine's Sterile Processing department is seeking a Resource Coordinator to support OR operations overnight. You will supervise staff, assign duties, and ensure timely case cart preparation and instrument processing.

The role emphasizes quality patient care, adherence to infection control standards, and collaboration with OR teams, vendors, and hospital staff. A strong background in sterile processing with leadership experience is required.