Sterile Processing Supervisor

OSF HealthCare; Evergreen Park (IL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

OSF HealthCare is seeking a Sterile Processing Supervisor to plan and direct the cleaning, sterilization, and processing of surgical instrument trays and the case cart system across Surgical Services. This leadership role oversees the sterile processing staff and ensures compliance with sterilization standards hospital-wide.

The ideal candidate has at least 2 years of experience as a Sterile Processing or Surgical Technician, with strong interpersonal and analytical skills.

Qualifications

• High School/GED required.
• 2 years' experience as a Sterile Processing Technician or Surgical Technician.
• Knowledge of sterile technique and operating room procedures and equipment.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills, with the ability to be detail oriented.

Responsibilities

• The Supervisor plans and directs the cleaning, sterilization, and processing of surgical instrument trays and the surgical case cart system.
• The Supervisor oversees sterile processing staff and ensures department meets sterilization standards at all times.
• Supports decontamination, packing for sterilization, stocking, and ensuring compliance with hospital procedures.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Detail oriented

Supervisory experience

Education

High School/GED

Job description

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Expected pay for this position is $25.10 - $29.54/hour. Actual pay will be determined by experience, skills and internal equity. This is an Hourly position.

Overview

POSITION SUMMARY: The Sterile Processing Supervisor plans and directs the cleaning, sterilization, and processing of surgical instrument trays and the surgical case cart system for Surgical Services, multiple procedure suites, and outlying patient care areas. The Supervisor oversees all the sterile processing staff. The Supervisor is a leader of the sterile processing team who performs a variety of tasks and activities to meet the hospital’s needs consistent with the scope of practice for an unlicensed practitioner. The Supervisor manages multiple demands on his/her time to support the activities of the Surgical Services staff, meet the needs of the areas served, assist with decontamination of supplies and instruments, prepare packs for and completing sterilization of supplies and instruments, stocking/supplies, and supervises staff’s work to ensure the department meets sterilization standards and is compliant at all times.

Qualifications

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

• High School/GED

Experience:

• 2 years' experience as a Sterile Processing Technician or Surgical Technician.
• Knowledge of sterile technique and operating room procedures and equipment.

Other skills/knowledge:

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills, with the ability to be detail oriented.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Supervisory experience in decontamination, sterilization and processing of surgical trays, carts and equipment in an acute care, ambulatory surgical setting or related surgical operations Qualified to obtain IAHCSMM or CBSPD certification

OSF HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.