Supervisor, Sterile Processing - Central Sterile, Full Time, Evening

Mary Washington Healthcare; Fredericksburg (VA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Mary Washington Healthcare in Fredericksburg, VA seeks a Sterile Processing Supervisor to oversee decontamination, disinfection, washing, preparation, packaging, and terminal sterilization of surgical instruments. You will coordinate reprocessing, act as liaison with the OR, and ensure compliance with regulatory standards.

You will develop staff, monitor audits, manage costs, and maintain instrumentation and lab verifications to support safe patient care and 24/7 operations.

Qualifications

• CRCST or CSPDT certification required at hire.
• Minimum 1 year supervisory experience preferred, preferably in Sterile Processing.
• Minimum 5 years in sterile reprocessing; knowledge of asepsis, instruments, disinfection and related SPD functions.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and evaluate department staff and participate in recruitment.
• Maintain and review department shift reports and instrument tracking records.
• Develop and implement policies and procedures; manage costs within budget.
• Coordinate processing and reassembly of instrumentation with user departments.
• Oversee sterilization processes and weekly audits; coordinate lab verification of parameters.
• Ensure 24/7/365 coverage and appropriate staffing levels.
• Promote staff engagement, performance, and retention.

Skills

Supervisory leadership

Communication

Critical thinking

Team building

Education

CRCST Certification

CSPDT Certification

High school diploma

Tools

Instrument tracking software

Job description

Job Summary:

Under the direction and supervision of the Sterile Processing management, the Supervisor will supervise functions of the sterile processing area and all its related systems in an efficient manner. The incumbent will coordinate the reprocessing of all surgical instrumentation used in the healthcare facility. The assembly processing functions are: decontamination, disinfection, washing, preparation and packaging, terminal sterilization and preparation of surgical case cart system. The Supervisor will act as a liaison for the Operating Room (OR) and all outside entities.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities:

• Develops, supervises, and evaluates department staff, in conjunction with management. Actively participates in the recruitment process.
• Prepares departmental team shift reports and records to include use of electronic instrument tracking systems.
• Assists Manager with develop and implementation of written policies/procedures and initiate adherence.
• Assists Manager in the maintenance of operational costs at set budget level.
• Provides management with instrumentation/capital requests and department specific needs.
• Coordinates the processing and reassembly of instrumentation with user departments.
• Ensures all high level disinfection processes are accurately completed and documented. Oversee weekly audits of specified trays.
• Sends biweekly audit to independent lab to verify sterilization parameters were achieved.
• Monitors loaner tray processing for surgical cases and coordinates with vendors.
• Reviews OR schedule daily and throughout shift. Partners with OR Coordinators and Sterile Processing management with discrepancies regarding scheduled cases and instrumentation needs or delays.
• Maintains quality control systems as they relate to infection control, sterilizer monitoring, packaging, and processing, etc., in accordance with institutional and departmental policy and regulatory agency requirements.
• Maintains department schedule in partnership with management to ensure 24/7/365 coverage. Ensures staffing is consistent with volume.
• Recommends cost reduction opportunities.
• Participates in continuing education programs and seminars.
• Monitors staff execution of standard work holding staff accountable for work quantity /quality and adherence to safety standards.
• Provides feedback to management in completing annual performance evaluations.
• Provides feedback to management areas of concern, ongoing orientation needs and coordinates with management for any individual learning plans.
• Initiates coaching and positive disciplinary actions as necessary in partnership with Manager.
• Maintains awareness of standards and standard changes within the healthcare system and industry.
• In partnership with management, promotes high level of staff engagement, performance and retention.
• Perform other related functions as directed.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) by IAHCSMM or Central Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician (CSPDT) by CBSPD required at hire.
• A minimum of one year of supervisory experience preferred, preferably in Sterile Processing.
• A minimum of five years of experience in the Sterile reprocessing environment is preferred. A thorough knowledge and experience with the following is required: asepsis; surgical techniques, instruments, disinfection, decontamination and all related functions within the SPD to include current AAMI standards is required.
• Functional knowledge of sterilization regulatory guidelines is required.
• Current knowledge and experience with instrument tracking programs required.
• Strong communications, critical thinking and team building skills are required.

MWHC will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and veteran or disability status (EOE). We are also committed to equitable and transparent compensation practices and comply with all applicable pay transparency and pay equity laws.

Required

Physical Requirements:

Constant (67-100% of workday) use of arms and hands; frequent (34-66% of workday) standing, walking, and sitting; occasional (0-33% of workday) bending, stooping, and squatting; ability to lift 35 lbs.; ability to push and pull up to 20 lbs.; auditory and visual skills to include color determination.

Mental Requirements:

Possesses critical thinking and analytical skills. Ability to multi-task. Ability to communicate effectively and collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team. Capacity to cope with difficult situations. Ability to tolerate irregular hours including evenings, nights, and weekends.

Environmental Requirements and Exposure Hazards:

Potential risk of exposure to radiation and toxic chemicals. Potential for exposure to bloodborne pathogens; must be able to wear appropriate personal protective equipment.

"It is the policy of Mary Washington Healthcare to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with a disability who are applicants for employment or Associates."

Compensation Pay Range:

$28.03 - $39.24