Supervisor Sterile Processing

McLaren Health Care; Port Huron (MI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Sterile Processing Supervisor to manage daily operations within the Sterile Processing Department. The role involves coordinating departmental activities, ensuring compliance with safety regulations, and providing staff education. Candidates should have a high school diploma and significant experience in sterile processing.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Three years of experience in sterile processing.
• Certification as CRCST within one year of hire.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for daily operations of Sterile Processing Department.
• Assists with hiring, scheduling, and evaluating staff.
• Ensures compliance with safety regulations and inventory management.

Skills

Supervisory Skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Completion of a Sterile Processing Technician program

Job description

Position Summary:

Responsible for the daily operations of the Sterile Processing Department. Sterile Processing supports patient care through the decontamination, sterilization and distribution of instrumentation and equipment required in various patient care settings throughout the medical center. Leads the coordination of activities in the department through the appropriate utilization of all resources: staff, equipment, supplies, etc. Serves as a resource in the decontamination and sterilization to the medical center staff.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the daily operation of the department
• Assists the manager with hiring, orienting, evaluating, counseling, rewarding and disciplining staff.
• Prepares staff schedules, assigns duties, and monitors productivity.
• Works in collaboration with other members of the leadership team to ensure staff participates in orientation and mandatory continuing education programs.
• Ensures compliance with regulatory agencies, and safety guidelines and regulations.
• Identifies problems related to the functioning of the department, recommends solutions, and takes corrective action to resolve them.
• Maintains inventory of supplies and equipment and makes recommendations regarding projected needs.
• Provides education to staff on policies, procedures, and regulations. Ensures that staff understand these and are in compliance.
• Assists the manager with monitoring the budget and controlling expenses.
• Acts as a liaison between Sterile Processing and Surgery to improve processes.
• Performs other related job duties as assigned.
  
  

Required:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Three years of experience in sterile processing
• Completion of a Sterile Processing Technician program and certified as a CRCST-Certified Registered Central Service Technician by IAHCSMM within one year of hire date (with annual renewal)
  
  

Preferred:

• Two year of prior supervisory experience
  
  

Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans

Additional Information

• Schedule: Full-time
• Requisition ID: 25000166
• Daily Work Times: 7-1530
• Hours Per Pay Period: 80
• On Call: Yes
• Weekends: Yes