Sterile Processing Supervisor - OR Support Leader

Scripps Health; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 51,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-time with benefits

MICP eligible

Job summary

Scripps Memorial La Jolla is seeking a Supervisor level leader for the Operating Room Sterile Processing Department. This full-time exempt role oversees decontamination, assembly, packaging, sterilization, and storage of instrumentation, collaborating with the OR and hospital services to ensure top-quality patient care.

The position is weekdays 12:00 pm to 10:30 pm with one rotating day off, located at Scripps Memorial La Jolla.

Qualifications

• Three years experience in sterile processing within an acute care setting.
• Computer proficiency with order entry, spreadsheet and database functionality preferred.
• Excellent communication, problem solving and planning skills.
• Ability to work well as a part of a leadership team.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the Operating Room Sterile Processing Department.
• Must have a thorough knowledge of the sterilization process, including decontamination, assembly, packaging, sterilization, and storage of instrumentation and equipment.
• Must have a thorough understanding of quality control testing and all appropriate corrective actions to take if necessary.
• Must be knowledgeable in all methods of disinfection and sterilization. Must be knowledgeable in infection control principles and practices.
• Must also have knowledge of microbiology principles and surgical asepsis.
• Works collaboratively with nursing personnel in the OR and hospital services, medical staff administration to ensure that quality patient care is delivered.
• Duties include, hiring, on-going training, evaluating and counseling of personnel, setting and maintaining optimal standards for sterility assurance, and developing and maintaining a safe and organized professional environment.
• Must have knowledge of allocating and managing fiscal and human resources.
• Must have a thorough understanding of all applicable accreditation and regulatory standards, including AORN, AAMI, OSHA, and JCAHO.
• Prefer some knowledge in Materials Management procurement and distribution.
• Will serve as back-up for Materials Manager.
• Demonstrates ability to perform competencies as outlined in unit based Competency Assessment tools.

Skills

Sterile processing leadership

Quality control

Staff management

Education

CRCST

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Computer proficiency

Job description

Scripps Memorial La Jolla is seeking a Supervisor level leader for the Operating Room Sterile Processing Department. This full-time exempt role oversees decontamination, assembly, packaging, sterilization, and storage of instrumentation, collaborating with the OR and hospital services to ensure top-quality patient care.

The position is weekdays 12:00 pm to 10:30 pm with one rotating day off, located at Scripps Memorial La Jolla.