Sterile Processing Supervisor- Outpatient Site: Battle Building

UVA Health System; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Paid Time Off

Retirement Savings

Job summary

UVA Health System in Charlottesville, VA is seeking a Sterile Processing Department (SPD) leader to assure daily operations meet regulatory standards and hospital guidelines. You will supervise SPD staff, assign workload, develop SOPs, monitor attendance, and drive performance improvement initiatives across the department.

You will collaborate with OR leadership and clinic leaders, track performance data, mentor staff, and ensure the SP tracking system is utilized for reporting and process

Qualifications

• 3 years progressive leadership experience within sterile processing, preferably in a hospital setting.
• 3 years’ experience working within sterile processing.
• CRCST or CSPDT certification required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise SPD personnel and provide direct supervision.
• Hire, evaluate performance and develop staff; set criteria/expectations.
• Assign workload, review time off, ensure coverage; enforce SOPs.

Skills

Leadership

Sterile Processing

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate’s Degree Preferred

Tools

SPM Instrument Tracking System

Job description

• Assure the standards of operation of the department comply with the standards set by regulatory agencies such as the Virginia Department of Health Joint Association of Advancement of Medical Instrumentation Commission and others.
• Responsible for the operations and processes associated with the decontaminating prepping sterilization of instruments.
• Provide direct supervision to SPD personnel.
• Hire evaluate the performance and provides corrective action as necessary for SPD personnel. Develops criteria / expectations for staff in meeting goals of the department.
• Communicates in timely consistent manner.
• Assign and prioritize workload; evaluate and standardize operating procedures and effectively troubleshoot and resolve issues and problems as they arise.
• Review and approve time off requests monitor attendance and tardiness and ensure adequate coverage for all areas of responsibility.
• Encourage mentor and facilitate the career development of the employees in the department. This includes but is not limited to department orientation in-service training and continuous education of Sterile Processing staff.
• Develop and implement departmental performance improvement activities and assure ongoing staff participation.
• Review customer feedback i.e. the Main OR OPSC and clinic leaders in order to respond compile and analyze supporting data to implement beneficial procedural changes as appropriate and feasible.
• Act as a champion of the SPM Instrument Tracking System.
• Perform system administrator duties and utilize and .maintain the system.
• Utilize the system's reporting capabilities to identify opportunities for improvements within the department.
• Ensure the physical environment is maintained.
• Establish and enforce fire and safety regulations for the area following established protocols and ensuring compliance with JCAHO OSHAAAMI and Hospital guidelines.
• Identify areas for self-improvement and actively seeks opportunities to strengthen and expand skills and abilities.
• Attend seminars and training sessions to maintain appropriate level of professional competency.
• In addition to the above job responsibilities, other duties may be assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education: High School Graduate or Equivalent required Associate’s Degree Preferred.

Experience: 3 years progressive leadership experience within sterile processing preferred, preferably in a hospital setting. 3 years’ experience working within sterile processing preferred.

Licensure: Certification as CRCST (Certified Registered Central Sterile Technician) through IAHCSMM OR certification as CSPDT (Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician) through CBSPD required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Job requires sitting/standing for prolonged periods, frequently bending/stooping/traveling and reaching (overhead, extensive, repetitive). Proficient communicative, auditory and visual skills; Attention to detail and ability to write legibly; Ability to lift/push/pull 50 100lbs. May be exposed to fumes, chemicals, vibrations, heat, noise, blood/body fluids and infectious disease.

The pay range for this role is $24.24 - $48.48 hourly. Individual compensation will be determined by the selected candidate's qualifications, previous work experience, and/or education.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Benefits Package: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Retirement Savings
• Long-term and Short-term Disability
• Health Saving Plans, and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Certification and Education Support

UVA Health is a world-class Magnet Recognized academic medical center and health system with a level 1 trauma center. 2023-2024 U.S. News & World Report “Best Hospitals” guide rates UVA Health University Medical Center as “High Performing” in 5 adult specialties and 14 conditions/procedures. We are one of 70 National Cancer Institute designated cancer centers. UVA Health Children’s is named by 2023-2024 U.S. News & World Report as the best children's hospital in Virginia with 9 specialties ranked among the best in the nation. Our footprint also encompasses 3 community hospitals and an integrated network of primary and specialty care clinics throughout Charlottesville, Culpeper, Northern Virginia, and beyond.

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