Sterile Processing Supervisor

Intermountain Healthcare; Murray (UT); On-site; USD 37,000 - 57,000; Full time

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Benefits package

Job summary

Intermountain Healthcare in Murray, UT is seeking an experienced Sterile Processing Technician to ensure proper cleaning, decontamination, assembly and sterilization of instruments for multiple surgical specialties. The role includes inventory management, collaboration with OR staff and vendors, and training new SPD staff.

The position requires HSPA Central Processing Certification and potentially CER/CIS certification; nights schedule applies under a full-time arrangement with comprehensive

Qualifications

• Minimum qualifications include Central Processing Certification from HSPA and experience as a Sterile Processing Technician.
• Preferred qualifications include CER/CIS certification through HSPA.

Responsibilities

• Disassemble, clean, decontaminate and disinfect surgical instruments.
• Assemble, wrap, label and sterilize instruments per SOPs.
• Record sterilization parameters and conduct daily/weekly equipment testing.
• Collaborate with OR staff and vendors to manage equipment needs.
• Teach and precept new SPD staff and students.
• Print needs lists and issue sterile supplies to hospital units.

Skills

Effective communication

Customer service

Vendor relationships

Sterilization techniques

Equipment operations

Disinfecting

Sterilizing equipment

Quality control

Inventory management

Process improvement

Computer literacy

Education

Central Processing Certification from HSPA

CER or CIS certification through HSPA

Tools

Sterile processing software

Job description

Job Description:This position is a HSPA certified technician, responsible for ensuring that all basic surgical supplies, instruments and equipment are properly inventoried, decontaminated, assembled, inspected, packaged, sterilized, stored, distributed and tracked in a quality / timely manner throughout the large-size hospital for basic procedures and all surgical specialties including higher acuity procedures (i.e. orthopedics, neuro, and vascular). Leads an assigned area (i.e. decontamination, prep and pack, sterilization, case carts, or the center core) when required. Utilizes applications and technology to accurately facilitate record keeping in accordance with State and Federal regulations. May be required to work overtime based on business need, may be required to float to other departments (within the scope of competency and qualifications) based on business need, may be required to be placed on-call based on business needs.Schedule: NightsFull-time, Benefits EligibleEssential FunctionsDisassemble, clean, decontaminate, and disinfect surgical instruments in alignment with proficiencies of our education system in addition to basic medical procedures and all surgical specialties including higher acuity procedures (i.e. Orthopedics, neuro, and Vascular).Identify, Assemble, protect, wrap, contain, peel pack, label and sterilize surgical instruments in alignment with proficiencies of our education system in addition to basic procedures and 4+ surgical specialties including higher acuity procedures (i.e. Orthopedics, neuro, and Vascular).Perform, read, validate and record all biological and chemical sterilization tests and parameters before making equipment available for use.Perform and document daily and weekly testing of decontamination and sterilization equipment. Clean, troubleshoot and correctly use CP equipment.Collaborate with the Operating Room staff to manage errors and facilitate priority needs.Collaborate with medical equipment/instrumentation vendors to check-in, prepare, sterilize and check-out requested equipment/instrumentation. We will train and document the competencies to perform these duties independently and without close supervision.Have responsibilities outside of clinical operations for day-to-day work such as (education, ordering of instrumentation, sterile processing software management, management of implants, quality control, lead repair services, and manage preference cards).This position is expected to teach, train, orient and precept students and new SPD Techs. Will validate all the Sterile Processing proficiencies in our education system.Work with medical equipment/instrumentation vendors to check-in, prepare, sterilize and check-out requested equipment/instrumentationPrint off a needs list and collect all the necessary items needed for surgical/medical procedures. Issue sterile supplies to areas of the hospital or regional campuses. Issue and receive durable, moveable clinical equipment.Perform inventory duties, such as locating, equipment and consumable products at your facility or other facilities and work with SCO to send items to the utilizing hospital or department when required.Communicate effectively both verbally and written with providers, caregivers, and vendors.Teach, train, orient and precept students and new SPD caregivers explaining concepts in addition to modeling correct and safe practice. Help validate all our basic competencies for Sterile Processing within our education system.Locate, read and perform a manufacturer’s instructions for use (IFU).SkillsCommunicate effectively both verbally and writtenCustomer ServiceVendor RelationshipsSterilization TechniquesEquipment OperationsDisinfectingSterilizing EquipmentQuality ControlMinimum QualificationsCentral Processing Certification from HSPA (Healthcare Sterile Processing Association)Demonstrated experience as a Sterile Processing TechnicianPreferred QualificationsExperience with Sterile Processing Department softwareCER or CIS certification through HSPA1.5 years of sterile processing experiencePhysical RequirementsEssential FunctionsDisassemble, clean, decontaminate, and disinfect surgical instruments in alignment with proficiencies of our education system in addition to basic medical procedures and all surgical specialties including higher acuity procedures (i.e. Orthopedics, neuro, and Vascular).Identify, Assemble, protect, wrap, contain, peel pack, label and sterilize surgical instruments in alignment with proficiencies of our education system in addition to basic procedures and 4+ surgical specialties including higher acuity procedures (i.e. Orthopedics, neuro, and Vascular).Perform, read, validate and record all biological and chemical sterilization tests and parameters before making equipment available for use.Perform and document daily and weekly testing of decontamination and sterilization equipment. Clean, troubleshoot and correctly use CP equipment.Collaborate with the Operating Room staff to manage errors and facilitate priority needs.Collaborate with medical equipment/instrumentation vendors to check-in, prepare, sterilize and check-out requested equipment/instrumentation. We will train and document the competencies to perform these duties independently and without close supervision.Have responsibilities outside of clinical operations for day-to-day work such as (education, ordering of instrumentation, sterile processing software management, management of implants, quality control, lead repair services, and manage preference cards).This position is expected to teach, train, orient and precept students and new SPD Techs. Will validate all the Sterile Processing proficiencies in our education system.Work with medical equipment/instrumentation vendors to check-in, prepare, sterilize and check-out requested equipment/instrumentationPrint off a needs list and collect all the necessary items needed for surgical/medical procedures. Issue sterile supplies to areas of the hospital or regional campuses. Issue and receive durable, moveable clinical equipment.Perform inventory duties, such as locating, equipment and consumable products at your facility or other facilities and work with SCO to send items to the utilizing hospital or department when required.Communicate effectively both verbally and written with providers, caregivers, and vendors.Teach, train, orient and precept students and new SPD caregivers explaining concepts in addition to modeling correct and safe practice. Help validate all our basic competencies for Sterile Processing within our education system.Locate, read and perform a manufacturer’s instructions for use (IFU).SkillsCommunicate effectively both verbally and writtenCustomer ServiceVendor RelationshipsSterilization TechniquesEquipment OperationsDisinfectingSterilizing EquipmentHuman ResourcesQuality ControlInventory ManagementProcess ImprovementComputer LiteracyMinimum QualificationsCentral Processing Certification from HSPA (Healthcare Sterile Processing Association)Demonstrated experience as a Sterile Processing TechnicianPreferred QualificationsExperience with Sterile Processing Department softwareCER or CIS certification through HSPA2 years of sterile processing experiencePhysical RequirementsOngoing need for employee to see and read information, documents, monitors, identify equipment and supplies, and be able to assess customer needs.Frequent interactions with providers, colleagues, customers, patients/clients, and visitors that require employee to verbally communicate as well as hear and understand spoken information, needs, and issues quickly and accurately.Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy. This includes frequent computer use for typing, accessing needed information, etc.May have the same physical requirements as those of clinical or patient care jobs, when the leader takes clinical shifts.For roles requiring driving: Expected to drive a vehicle which requires sitting, seeing and reading signs, traffic signals, and other vehicles.Location:Intermountain Health Intermountain Medical CenterWork City:MurrayWork State:UtahScheduled Weekly Hours:40The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.$26.74 - $41.28We care about your well-being – mind, body, and spirit – which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.By applying for a position with Intermountain, I acknowledge that I will comply with all applicable Intermountain policies and expectations. 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