Sterile Processing Supervisor

Specialtycare; Redlands (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Certification cost coverage

Full benefits package with 401K match

Generous PTO

Job summary

SpecialtyCare in California seeks a Sterile Processing Supervisor to lead the daily sterile processing team at the facility. You will ensure client satisfaction while upholding the highest quality and compliance standards.

Responsibilities include ensuring department operations meet regulatory agency standards, sterilizing instruments, documenting processes, and guiding staff toward continuous improvement and on-time service delivery.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or equivalent, preferred.
• Three years of sterile processing management experience.
• CRCST certification or CBSPDS certification required.
• Ability to teach and communicate effectively with written and oral skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day sterile processing operations at the facility.
• Ensure compliance with state health, Joint Commission, and other standards.
• Sterilize instruments and manage tray assembly and replenishment.
• Maintain documentation and record-keeping for all sterilization cycles.
• Motivate staff and drive performance and continuous improvement.
• Coordinate with hospital staff and administrators to optimize efficiency.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Teaching / training

Written and oral communication

Education

Associate’s Degree or equivalent

Job description

Passionate, driven people dedicated to making adifference in healthcare.

SpecialtyCare sterileprocessing teams play a vital role in the health and well-being of ourpatients. By tracking and sterilizing vital surgical instruments, we reduce therisk of infection, lost instruments, incomplete trays, and surgeon frustration.Our certified technicians provide the expertise, quality control, and strictregulatory compliance to keep the operating room running smoothly. Our SPMsupervisors and managers are also instrumental in overseeing operations,conducting in-service training, and working with hospital administrators andstaff to find and implement efficiencies that provide on-time service delivery,reduce costs, and ensure patient safety.

Job Summary

As a Sterile Processing Supervisoryou are responsible for leading and managing the day to day efforts of the sterile processing team at your facility.It is your responsibility to ensure client satisfaction while alsoadhering to the highest quality and compliance standards.

• Assure that the standards ofoperation of the department comply with the standards set by regulatoryagencies, such as the state Department of Health, Joint Commission and otherregulatory agencies.
• Sterilize instruments, equipment,linen and supplies using various types of autoclaves. Load autoclaves in prescribed manner and setcontrols to specified time and temperature according to the type of items beingsterilized.
• Complete appropriate documentationrecords prior to sterilization and after sterilization is completed.
• Assemble all instrument proceduretrays, packs, supply carts following prescribed manner using protocol contentlists as a guide, mark items with identifying data and distribute or store indesignated areas.
• Dispense products requested byverbal, written or telephone requisitions for equipment and supplies.
• Identify and assign priority toemergency requisitions and required supplies and equipment based on knowledgeof procedure requested.
• Replace lost or damaged instrumentsas required to complete the tray.
• Obtain, complete and submit allforms following the prescribed manner to verify appropriate work assignments.
• Maintain assigned work areas andequipment in a clean and organized condition to maintain required standards forhandling of sterilized, clean materials and equipment.
• Motivates staff and promotes anenvironment for interdisciplinary team approach to achieve the goals of thehospital and SpecialtyCare.
• May perform other work relatedduties as assigned.

Requirements

• Associate’s Degree or equivalent, preferred.
• Three years of sterile processing management experience.
• CRCST certification or CBSPDS certification required.
• Must have the ability to teach and have demonstrated ability in written and oral communications and interpersonal skills.

The Successful Candidate

The successful candidate must bring a high level of ethical, intellectual, professional and personal values that complement the team and company vision. The following competencies are highly valued:

• Strong relationship builder with exceptional interpersonal skills that can influence perceptions, decisions and actions of others through effective communications both within the organization and externally.
• Proven self-starter who works well both independently and in a team environment.
• High energy, self-motivated individual whose style is effective in working with all levels of the organization to drive performance and continuous improvement using an analytical and metrics based approach.
• Proven leadership and team building abilities.
• Works well in a fast-paced environment and with a sense of urgency.
• Lives the SpecialtyCare Values – Integrity, Care, Urgency, andImprovement.

SpecialtyCare is committed to supporting professional growth for our associates. Each associate is allocated funds for continuing education, membership fees, and dues for professional associations. We also provide tuition reimbursement or tuition repayment assistance. We provide a full benefits package including a matching 401K and generous PTO plan. We also cover the cost of maintaining certification.

SpecialtyCare is an Equal Opportunity and Affini