Sterile Processing Supervisor

University Health; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

University Health in San Antonio, TX, is seeking a Sterile Processing Supervisor to oversee the department's activities and personnel, ensure the proper handling of sterile instruments, and maintain compliance with policies.

This role requires high school diploma or GED, surgical technician course, and two years' sterile processing experience; an associate degree is preferred; current Sterile Processing Technician certification is required.

Qualifications

• High school graduation or equivalency required.
• Two years' recent experience in a sterile processing setting required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise activities and personnel in the Sterile Processing Department.
• Coordinate processing of all sterile instruments.
• Ensure proper care of instruments and equipment.
• Schedule technicians and maintain good working relationships with staff.
• Write and revise policies and procedures, and establish core competencies for technicians.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Surgical technician certificate/course

Associate's degree in Surgical Technology

Two years sterile processing experience with supervisory responsibility

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY/RESPONSIBILITIES
Supervises the activities and personnel assigned to the Sterile Processing Department. Coordinates the processing of all sterile instruments. Ensures the proper care of all instruments and equipment in the Sterile Processing department. Maintains good working relationships with co-workers and other Hospital District employees. Ensures compliance with Hospital District and departmental policies and procedures. Schedules technicians to work, writes and revises policies and procedures, and establishes core competencies for technicians.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
High school graduation or equivalency and completion of a course for surgical technicians in an accredited school or two years recent experience in a sterile processing setting is required. An associate's degree in surgical technology is preferred. Two years in instrument room processing, central service processing with some supervisory responsibility is preferred. Current Sterile Processing Technician certification required.