Supervisor Sterile Processing

Tenet Healthcare; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Career development

HSA & FSA

Employee discounts

Pet insurance

Legal insurance

Job summary

Tenet Healthcare’s Carondelet St. Joseph’s Hospital in Tucson seeks a Sterile Processing Supervisor to oversee decontamination, assembly, and sterilization of instrumentation. You will lead staff, coordinate scheduling, and ensure quality service for customers in a fast-paced environment.

You will design audits, manage training programs, and support policy updates while maintaining inventory accuracy and on-time availability of supplies.

Qualifications

• 2 years Sterile Processing experience.
• High School diploma or GED required.
• BLS certification; obtain IAHCSMM or CBSPD certification within 3 months.

Responsibilities

• Audit performance measures and PI metrics.
• Conduct staff performance audits.
• Manage staffing assignments, scheduling, evaluations, and disciplinary actions.
• Coordinate staff training and competency demonstrations.
• Update departmental policies and procedures.
• Ensure sterile instrumentation and supplies are available on time.
• Provide data for managerial approvals and reports.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Staff supervision

Audit & PI measures

Scheduling & staffing

Training & competency

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

IAHCSMM or CBSPD certification

Job description

Overview

Carondelet St. Josephs Hospital Hospital is committed to providing exceptional patient care in a supportive and collaborative environment. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work with advanced technology and be part of a healthcare community dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of our patients.

At Carondelet St. Josephs Hospital, we understand that our greatest asset is our dedicated team of professionals. That’s why we offer more than a job – we provide a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health, professional development, and work-life balance. The available plans and programs include:

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off
• Career development and continuing education opportunities
• Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
• Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status

Job Summary

The Supervisor is responsible for performing a variety of duties associated with the efficient operation of Sterile Processing in order to ensure high quality product delivery and efficient service to customers. Supervises all processes and staffing related to the decontamination, assembly and sterilization of instrumentation, case cart assembly and acts as a resource in all areas of expertise for departmental staff.

Responsibilities

• The Supervisor develops and performs audits of performance measures and metrics, develops and implements PI measures.
• Designs, implements and conducts routine staff performance audits.
• Responsible for staffing assignments and scheduling, employee evaluations and disciplinary action.
• Administers and coordinates staff training programs, ensures staff participation and demonstration of competency.
• Assists in development, review and update of departmental policies and procedures.
• Assures the complete, accurate and on-time availability of sterile instrumentation, supplies and or equipment.
• Provides data to support manager approval for purchase requests of supplies and equipment.
• Responsible to provide data to manager for needed reports.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Minimum Requirements
  • Experience: 2 years Sterile Processing experience.
  • Education: High School diploma or GED.
  • Certifications: BLS. To be certified with IAHCSMM or CBSPD within 3 months.
• Preferred Requirements
  • Experience: At least one year previous experience in charge/supervisory or management position.
  • Education: Completion of formal Sterile Processing Technician course or successfully challenged Course test preferred. Associates degree.
  • Certifications: Current certification through internationally recognized organizations such as IAHCSMM (International Association of Healthcare Central Service Materials Management) or Certificate

Organization Description

Established in 1961, St. Josephs Hospital in Tucson is home to the Carondelet Neurological Institute and the Carondelet Joint Replacement Center. The hospital offers advanced care that includes a Level I Trauma Center, Comprehensive Stroke Center and spacious and comfortable labor and delivery units. Additional services include high-quality care in programs such as cardiology, orthopedics, stroke and emergency medicine. Join our team!

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