Sterile Processing Lead - Elevate Patient Care

CommonSpirit Health; Garden City (KS); On-site; USD 61,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

CommonSpirit Health is seeking a Supervisor Sterile Processing to lead daily operations in decontamination, processing, sterilization, and distribution to support patient care. You will oversee staff, assign tasks, and evaluate performance within the Sterile Processing department, while developing staff through training and performance management.

Role requires proven expertise in sterile processing, compliance, and team leadership, directing staff and managing resources to advance the

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Certified Registered Central Services Technician (CR CST) or CBSPD certification required.
• Within 1 year of hire/transfer, obtain CIS, CSIS, CER, CFER, CHL, CSPM, CASSPT.
• Two years of sterile processing experience.
• Knowledge of AAMI, AORN, Joint Commission and OSHA guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily activities by scheduling work assignments, setting priorities and directing work.
• Facilitate accurate and timely processing of instruments and supply delivery.
• Provide coaching and training to staff regarding processes, compliance and documentation.
• Provide ongoing performance feedback.
• Advise staff on correcting operational errors to promote best practices.
• Liaise with departments to anticipate customer needs and ensure timely completion of requests.
• Assist with compliance with all regulatory agencies and hospital standards.
• Process and sterilize supplies and instruments using proper techniques; label and store to maintain sterility.
• Ensure storage areas comply with regulatory guidelines.

Skills

Sterile processing

Education

High School Diploma/G.E.D.

CBSPD Certification

CIS/CSIS/CER/CFER/CHL/CSPM/CASSPT

Job description

CommonSpirit Health is seeking a Supervisor Sterile Processing to lead daily operations in decontamination, processing, sterilization, and distribution to support patient care. You will oversee staff, assign tasks, and evaluate performance within the Sterile Processing department, while developing staff through training and performance management.

Role requires proven expertise in sterile processing, compliance, and team leadership, directing staff and managing resources to advance the