Supervisor of Sterile Processing Department

172 West Allis Memorial Hospital, Inc.; West Allis (WI); Vor Ort; USD 37.000 - 55.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Health benefits

Paid time off

Educational assistance

Zusammenfassung

Advocate Health Care—West Allis location—is seeking a Sterile Processing Services supervisor to oversee daily staff operations and instrument management. This role coordinates with surgical teams to align instrumentation with the surgery schedule and ensures compliance with sterilization standards.

Leadership and communication skills are essential for effective collaboration across OR staff and departments.

Qualifikationen

• CRCST certification needed within 1 year.
• High school diploma required.
• 5+ years supervisory Central Service or Materials Management experience.

Aufgaben

• Provides daily work direction to staff including scheduling and performance evaluations.
• Coordinates instrumentation needs for all surgical procedures per schedule.
• Maintains communication with user departments and OR staff to ensure problem resolution.
• Manages sterile processing to meet instrumentation needs of all departments.
• Assists in capital equipment purchases and budget processes.

Kenntnisse

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Ausbildung

High School Diploma

CRCST certification

Jobbeschreibung

Department

37719 Aurora West Allis Medical Center - Sterile Processing Services

Status

Full time

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Hours Per Week

40

Schedule Details/Additional Information

Monday - Friday, general day shift, with ability to flex when needed to accommodate department needs. Must be able to flex schedule to meet and engage with all 3 shifts. No required holidays. Some leadership call may be required

Pay Range

$26.55 - $39.85

Major Responsibilities

• Provides daily work direction to staff. This includes scheduling, daily assignments, staff development, employee discipline, conflict resolution, hiring/termination and performance evaluations.
• Coordinates and schedules instrumentation needs for all surgical procedures according to surgery schedule.
• Assesses the OR schedule to identify unusual or conflicting instrumentation needs.
• Coordinates sterile processing services to meet the instrumentation needs of all user departments in the facility.
• Maintains communication with user departments in the facility.
• Maintains communication with user departments to promote problem resolution.
• Acts as an instrumentation resource person to all OR staff.
• Serves as the liaison between the Sterile Processing area and operating room staff, Management and surgeons to ensure effective communication and promote problem resolution.
• Maintains inventory to provide adequate surgical instrumentation sets for the operating room as needed.
• Collaborates with OR management to coordinate the repair and/or purchase of instruments.
• Implements and monitors standards and quality assurance procedures for sterilization and decontamination functions to meet the standards of Infection Control, JCAHO, AORN and OSHA.
• Maintains knowledge of the changing technology and methods available in the area of sterile processing.
• Makes recommendations for capital equipment purchases and participates in operational budget process.
• Adheres to budgetary limitations.
• Performs human resources responsibilities for staff which includes coaching on performance, completes performance reviews and overall staff morale.
• Recommends hiring, compensation changes, promotions, corrective action decisions, and terminations.
• Responsible for understanding and adhering to the organization's Code of Ethical Conduct and for ensuring that personal actions, and the actions of employees supervised, comply with the policies, regulations and laws applicable to the organization's business.

Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification Required

Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) certification issued by the Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA) needs to be obtained within 1 year.

Education Required

High School Graduate.

Experience Required

Typically requires 5 years of experience in Central Service or Materials Management in a supervisory capacity, with knowledge of inventory management, asset management, and quality assurance activities.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required

Thorough understanding of processes and procedures associated with surgical instrumentation. Thorough knowledge of sterilization principles and requirements. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Must be able to interact with all levels within the operating room.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

Must stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, twist and reach above shoulders at various times throughout each workday. Lifts up to 20 lbs. continuously, up to 35 lbs. frequently, and 50 lbs. occasionally. May push/pull objects up to 200 lbs. during the workday. May be exposed to sharp objects and chemical hazards, as well as blood and body fluids. Personal protective equipment (PPE) must be worn as necessary. Must be able to speak and hear for communication skills. Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job.

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.

Our Commitment to You

• Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:
• Compensation Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
• Benefits and more
• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation's largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits. This is Transformation One shared purpose brought us together. Now, as one of the 10 largest not-for-profit, integrated health systems in the United States, our combined strength and stability drives us forward. Starting with You Caring for nearly 3 million people has inspired a transformation. One in which the patient's experience guides our vision and empowers us to offer new possibilities in our communities. Reshaping Access What is access? It's offering more sites of care than any other health system in the Midwest. But there's a new frontier. Access is exploring the latest technologies to deliver care to patients exactly where they are and exactly when they need it Inspiring Professionals With our dynamically inclusive workforce and strong connections to the places where we live and work, we'll touch more lives and contribute to stronger and more vibrant communities. Transforming Care We're redefining the standard for care with world-class doctors and caregivers, innovative solutions, outstanding outcomes, and leading-edge research and clinical trials. Combined, Advocate and Aurora are recognized for clinical excellence in: Cardiovascular Care Neurosciences Gynecology Oncology Pediatrics Primary Care Neurology Geriatrics Trauma Care