Supervisor of Sterile Processing

Methodist Healthcare; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Time away from work

401(k) with match

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Methodist Hospital Westover Hills in San Antonio, TX is seeking a Supervisor of Sterile Processing. The Certified Lead Sterile Processing Technician will lead the SPD team, ensure instrument readiness, maintain records, and uphold national and state standards to support safe, efficient surgeries.

Qualifications include CSPDT or CRCST certification, several years in sterile processing or surgical technology, and strong leadership abilities in a fast-paced hospital setting.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Three (3) years experience in sterile processing technician role OR surgical technologist role.
• New hires must have CSPDT or CRCST certification by specified dates.

Responsibilities

• Supervises personnel in sterile processing operations, orientation and training.
• Directs SPD activities and maintains compliance with standards and records.
• Lead and train Sterile Processing team, promote safety and teamwork.
• Collaborate with physicians, nursing staff and OR to ensure instrument availability.

Job description

Supervisor of Sterile Processing

Experience the HCA Healthcare difference where colleagues are trusted, valued members of our healthcare team. Grow your career with an organization committed to delivering respectful, compassionate care, and where the unique and intrinsic worth of each individual is recognized.

Job Summary and Qualifications

As a Certified Lead Sterile Processing Technician, you will be an invaluable safety expert and trusted leader on our team. You will use your precision and skills to keep every surgical instrument and supply clean, reliable, and ready when it matters most. You will also share your knowledge and guide your colleagues, helping create a safe, efficient environment where your team can thrive and where patients’ lives are improved every day.

The Sterile Processing Department (SPD) Supervisor is responsible for the provision of re‑usable sterile products in all areas for use in the hospital. The Supervisor directs all activities in SPD, orienting and directing shift team members. The Supervisor ensures all SPD equipment & records are in compliance with governing agencies standards. Consistently follows the National Standards and Recommended Practices for Sterilization, supplies, and equipment and promotes collaboration with physicians, nursing staff, department heads, and personnel of other departments. Adheres to national and state standards, regulatory requirements and hospital department policies.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Cleaning, inspecting, assembling, and sterilizing surgical instruments and trays to ensure every tool works properly and is ready for patient care


• Operating and maintaining sterilization equipment, while keeping detailed records of sterilization cycles, safety checks, and quality standards


• Preparing surgical sets and case carts by reviewing daily schedules and gathering the right instruments and supplies for each procedure


• Managing inventory, organizing supplies in OR storage areas, and working closely with the surgical team to help keep surgeries run smoothly and on time


• Leading and training the Sterile Processing team, sharing updates on new equipment and processes, and setting a positive example to support a safe, high-quality environment where teamwork thrives

Essential Job Functions:

• Supervises personnel to work allocation, orientation and training, interviewing, staff development, problem resolution, evaluating performance, making recommendations for personnel actions, andmotivating employees to achieve peak performance and ensuring employee output.


• Collaborates with physicians, Registered Nurses and Surgical Technicians to serve in support role within OR. Responsible for supplies, instrumentation and equipment needed for surgical cases. Collaborates with OR board runner to ensure appropriate instrumentation is available for cases.


• Assesses process for distribution of sterilized supplies and coordinates with areas involved to improve frequency distribution and monitors for effectiveness


• Maintains Process Improvement and Sterile Processing Attendance Records. Maintains SPD record documentation as required by regulation and Hospital policy.


• Maintains a safe work environment by setting standards for staff use of universal precautions, personal protective equipment, and appropriate monitors.


• Facilitates minimization of immediate use sterilization through heightened focus on the surgery schedule. Monitors productivity and quality and identifies areas for improvement.

What qualifications you will need:

Education:

• 1) High School Diploma or GED


• 2) New hires as of 01/01/2013 must have ONE of the following:


• -A. Graduate of a formal sterile processing technology program


• -B. Graduate of a formal surgical technologist program


• C. Three (3) years of experience in a sterile processing technician role OR surgical technologist role.

Experience:

• New hires as of 01/01/2013 must have three (3) years experience in a sterile processing technician role AND/OR surgical technologist role.


• Employee completes initial and ongoing training and competencies as defined by service line, facility and department/unit which are specific to the needs of the patient population served (if applicable).

Preferred:

• Graduate of accredited Sterile Processing Program or Surgical Technology program

Minimum License, Certificates, or Registrations Required:

Effective 01/01/2013: ONE of the following:

• Certified Sterile Processing Technician (CSPDT) from the Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (formerly NICHSPDP).


• Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) from the International Association of Healthcare Central Service material Management Current SPD Supervisors have until 12/01/2013 to obtain certification.

Benefits

Methodist Hospital Westover Hills, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services


• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services


• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence


• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling


• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing


• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

Learn more about Employee Benefits

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Methodist Hospital Westover Hills is strategically situated near the Highway 151 and Loop 1604 corridor, making it easily accessible for the growing communities of San Antonio and its western suburbs. As a full-service, acute care hospital, we pride ourselves on delivering an exceptional level of healthcare that meets the needs of our rapidly expanding population. Our state-of-the-art facility boasts advanced technology and world-class care in a beautifully designed environment—perfect for providing the high-quality patient experience that Methodist is renowned for.

Covering an impressive 225,000 square feet, our hospital features 54 beds and offers a comprehensive range of services. These include adult and pediatric emergency care, obstetrics and gynecology, cardiology, orthopedics, robot-assisted surgery, surgical oncology, general surgery, as well as pulmonology and gastroenterology. At Methodist Hospital Westover Hills, we are dedicated to your health and well-being.

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