Supervisor Central Sterile - Adult Sterile Processing

OU Health; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

OU Health is seeking a Supervisor for the Adult Sterile Processing department. In this role, you'll supervise all aspects of sterile processing, ensuring optimal performance and compliance with health standards. You'll require a degree and relevant certifications, along with experience leading a team in a hospital setting.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package including PTO and medical plans

401(k) plan

Qualifications

• 3 years hospital experience in sterile processing with leadership experience required.
• Certification required within 12 months.
• Preferred Certified Instrument Specialist (CIS) or Certified Surgical Technologist (CST).

Responsibilities

• Supervises cleaning, decontamination, assembly, and sterilization of surgical instrumentation.
• Monitors daily operations and conducts in-service training for staff.
• Schedules work, ensures readiness of instruments and equipment.

Skills

Knowledge of maintenance and sterilization

Effective customer service skills

Effective verbal and written communication

Ability to work effectively under pressure

Education

Associate's degree

Tools

Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician (CSPDT)

Certified Central Processing Technician (CRCST)

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Position Title

Supervisor Central Sterile - Adult Sterile Processing

Department

Adult Sterile Processing

Job Description

General Description: Under limited direction, plans, organizes and supervises the processing, storage, and distribution of processed sterile supplies, instruments, equipment and Case Carts.

Essential Responsibilities

Responsibilities listed in this section are core to the position. Inability to perform these responsibilities with or without an accommodation may result in disqualification from the position.

• Supervises all central sterile processing, which is responsible for cleaning, decontamination, assembly, packaging and sterilization of all surgical instrumentation and reusable supply items as well as the preparation of Case Carts.
• Supervises the processing, storage and distribution of processed sterile supplies and equipment.
• Oversees department daily operations.
• Monitors the surgery case schedule. Conducts in-service education programs for staff members as necessary and on a routine basis.
• Schedules work and ensures instruments, equipment and Case Carts are ready when needed. Monitors the ordering process and supply management as it pertains to Case Cart stock, non-stock, surgery supplies and materials management supplies.
• Works with the coordinator when supply transitions take effect.
• Ensures that employees are properly trained on all aspects of sterile processing and the preparation of Case Carts.
• Evaluates employee performance and makes recommendations to improve performance.
• Assesses departmental processes and develops plans to improve processes as needed.
• Works on various projects as assigned.
  
  

General Responsibilities

• Performs other duties as assigned
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Associate's degree required.

Experience: Three (3) years hospital experience in sterile processing with 1 to 3 years demonstrated leadership experience required.

License(s)/Certification(s)/Registration(s) Required

ONE OF THE FOLLOWING REQUIRED FROM HIRE:

• Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician (CSPDT) from the Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD)
• Certified Central Processing Technician (CRCST) from the Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA)
  
  

ONE OF THE FOLLOWING REQUIRED WITHIN 12 Months

• Secondary leadership certification Certified Healthcare Leader certification (CHL) from Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA)
• Secondary leadership certification Certified in Sterile Processing Management from CBSPD
  
  

Preferred

• Certified Instrument Specialist (CIS) OR Certified Surgical Instrument Specialist (CSIS).
• Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) preferred.
  
  

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Knowledge of maintenance and sterilization of medical supplies and equipment.
• Knowledge of applicable sanitation and hygiene standards.
• Knowledge of proper safety practices of steam and gas plasma sterilization.
• Knowledge of simple record keeping principles and practices.
• Effective customer service skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with other medical staff, peers and subordinates.
• Effective verbal and written communication.
• Good computer skills.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure.
• Skills in supervisory methods.
  
  

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OU Health is an equal opportunity employer. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including PTO, 401(k), medical and dental plans, and many more. We know that a total benefits and compensation package, designed to meet your specific needs both inside and outside of the work environment, create peace of mind for you and your family.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Other

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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