Supervisor, Sterile Processing

Alameda Health System; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Alameda Health System in Oakland, California, is seeking a Supervisor of Sterile Processing to oversee the daily operations of the unit and ensure timely delivery of sterile instruments. The role requires CRCST certification and five years of Sterile Processing Technician experience, with supervisory background preferred.

A healthcare-related bachelor's degree is a plus and safety, quality, and regulatory compliance are emphasized.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor’s degree in a healthcare-related field preferred.
• Five years of experience as a Sterile Processing Technician required.
• Two years of supervisory experience in a healthcare environment preferred.
• Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) certification required.
• Certified Instrument Specialist (CIS) certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct supervision to ensure timely delivery of sterile instruments and maintain adequate department staffing levels.
• Manage maintenance of surgical instruments, equipment and supplies, including decontamination, sterilization, assembly and distribution.
• Schedule departmental training; manage programs; oversee on-the-job training.
• Ensure safe and efficient practices for decontamination, instrument assembly, and sterilization; 24-hour accountability for all personnel activities.
• Develop and maintain standards in instrument quality, distribution and regulatory compliance; initiate improvements when necessary.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Staff scheduling

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree in a healthcare-related field

Job description

Supervisor, Sterile Processing

Alameda Health System Oakland, California, United States

About this position

SUMMARY: Under general direction of the Sterile Processing Manager, the Supervisor of Sterile Processing oversees the daily functions of the unit.

DUTIES & ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: NOTE: The following are the duties performed by employees in this classification. However, employees may perform other related duties at an equivalent level. Not all duties listed are necessarily performed by each individual in the classification.

1. Provides direct and effective supervision to ensure timely delivery of sterile instruments; maintains adequate department staffing levels to ensure daily operations.

2. Manages the function involving the general maintenance of surgical instruments, equipment and supplies, including decontamination, sterilization, assembly and distribution.

3. Schedules and coordinates departmental training; manages work programs; oversees on-the-job training.

4. Responsible for the safe and efficient practices for decontamination, instrument assembly, and sterilization of all reprocessed instruments and equipment. Twenty four hour accountability for all personnel activities occurring in the Sterile Processing Department.

5. Develops and maintains standards in consistent instrument and equipment quality, distribution and availability and compliance with safety and regulatory standards; initiates improvements when necessary.

6. Performs other duties as assigned.

Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities as well as possession of any required licenses or certifications is qualifying.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Required Education: High School Diploma or G.E.D

Preferred Education: Bachelor’s degree in a healthcare-related field

Required Experience: Five years as a Sterile Processing Technician

Preferred Experience: Two years in a supervisory position within a healthcare environment.

Required Licenses/Certifications: Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST)

Preferred Licenses/Certifications: Certified Instrument Specialist (CIS)