Sterile Processing Supervisor FT

Trinity Health; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

Growth opportunities

Job summary

MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center seeks a Sterile Processing Supervisor to oversee the sterilization and reprocessing of surgical instruments. You will supervise staff, ensure compliance with standards, and coordinate daily sterilization activities with hospital teams.

The role requires a CBSPD or CST certification within one year of hire and at least two years of sterile processing experience. Full-time, rotating shift, on-site in Des Moines, IA.

Qualifications

• Two years’ experience in sterile processing.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• CBSPD or CST certification within one year of hire.
• Supervise staff and ensure compliance with standards.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, assemble, and package surgical instrument trays and supplies.
• Sterilize, distribute, transport, decontaminate, and store surgical instrument trays and supplies.
• Supervise staff participating in the sterilization process, ensuring quality and safety.
• Coordinate with interdepartmental teams to support the surgery schedule.

Skills

Sterile processing

Supervisory skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

CBSPD certification

CST certification

Job description

Employment Type

Full time

Shift

Rotating

Location

Des Moines, Iowa (IA), MercyOne Des Moines

Job Description

We are looking to hire a Sterile Processing Supervisor. As a Sterile Processing Supervisor at MercyOne, you will be responsible for overseeing, performing and coordinating the following activities:

• Inspect, assemble, and package surgical instrument trays and supplies.
• Sterilize, distribute, transport, decontaminate, and store surgical instrument trays and supplies.
• Supervise staff participating in the sterilization process, ensuring quality and safety.
• Keep abreast of surgery sterile processing industry standards and provide advice.
• Ensure compliance with standards.
• Ensure completion, coordination, and compliance of mandated sterilization.

Schedule

Hours may vary.

General Requirements

• Coordinate and supervise the operation of daily activities which support the surgery schedule in collaboration with interdepartmental team members, and support the reprocessing and sterilization needs of the entire hospital.
• Provide oversight regarding all sterilization/decontamination/reprocessing issues and standards.
• Review and recommend policy/procedure revisions necessary for the delivery of quality services to all departments and to remain in compliance with regulatory agencies.
• Assist in the development or monitoring of all regulatory agency guidelines.
• Ensure safe work habits, compliance with safety rules and regulations, and adherence to safety policies and procedures.
• Participate in developing and maintaining departmental staffing plan for all supervised areas, detailing appropriate employee classifications and qualifications consistent with the department’s operational plan, projected volumes, and other relevant indicators.
• Continuously monitor and improve the department’s performance based on, but not limited to, the department’s quality plan and customer/employee/patient satisfaction data.
• Supervise assigned staff.

Education

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Completion of CBSPD or CST certification within one year of hire.

Qualifications

• Two years’ experience in sterile processing or in an operating room preferred.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation with a full benefits package and opportunity for growth throughout the system.
• Opportunity for growth throughout the MercyOne Health System.

About MercyOne

At MercyOne, health care is more than just a doctor’s visit or a place to go when you’re in need of medical attention. Our Mission is based on improving the health of our communities – that means not only when you are sick but keeping you well. MercyOne Central Iowa sets the standard for personalized and radically convenient care in the Des Moines metro area and surrounding counties.

MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center, founded by the Sisters of Mercy in 1893, is the longest continually operating hospital in Des Moines and Iowa’s largest medical center, with 802 beds available. The hospital is one of the Midwest’s largest referral centers. With more than 7,000 colleagues and a medical staff of almost 1,500 physicians and allied health professionals, MercyOne Central Iowa is one of Iowa’s largest employers.

Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

Trinity Health

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, faith-based health care systems in the nation. Together, we’re 121,000 colleagues and nearly 36,500 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 27 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, our system includes 101 hospitals, 126 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country, 136 urgent care locations, and many other health and well-being services. Based in Livonia, Michigan, in fiscal year 2023, we invested $1.5 billion in our communities through charity care and other community benefit programs. For more information, visit http://www.trinity-health.org. You can also follow Trinity Health on LinkedIn.