Sterile processing supervisor

Job Description

Salary -

Overview

Located in the heart of Washington, we enjoy open skies, snow-capped mountains, and the lakes and rivers of the high desert.

We are the proud home of orchards, farms, and small communities. Confluence Health actively supports the communities we serve and their quality of life through our community support program and through our individual efforts as involved community members.

Employees of Confluence Health receive a wide range of benefits in addition to compensation.

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts & Health Saving Accounts
• CH Wellness Program
• Paid Time Off
• Generous Retirement Plans
• Life Insurance
• Long-Term Disability
• Gym Membership Discount
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Adoption Assistance
• Shift Differential

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Summary

Up to $5, sign on bonus

Working supervisor who supervises Sterile Processing activities associated with processing of equipment, supplies and instruments utilized for diagnostic or surgical intervention following infection control practices, AORN Recommended Standards and AAMI guidelines.

Is responsible for the daily operations of the Central Sterile Processing department including sterilization of all surgical instrumentation for CWH and supported facilities.

Must have good interpersonal skills necessary to direct the work of subordinates and to communicate effectively and interact with all levels of the medical staff.

Position Reports To : Clinical Manager

Essential Functions

• The supervisor will support the manager in carrying out department objectives. The supervisor provides a leadership role for the continuous quality improvement.
• Supervisor will be involved in interviewing and hiring scheduling, coaching, corrective action and performance reviews.
• Provides the leadership to have a competent and satisfied employee group by doing timely performance appraisals, providing development and mentoring of subordinates and staff.
• Activities include decontamination, packaging, sterilization and issue to the user departments. Interprets policies, procedures, standards and regulations.
• Must possess basic computer skills related to Windows navigation, mouse usage, keyboarding, email communication and password management.
• Participates in planning, budgeting, (Fiscal and Capital) and general management efforts for the department of which the unit is a part and stays within budget.
• Functions as a liaison between customer departments, vendors, and the CS departments.
• Maintains professional self-development by participating in education opportunities available both internally and externally.
• Other duties as assigned.

Demonstrate Standards of Behavior and adhere to the Code of Conduct in all aspects of job performance at all times.

Qualifications

Required :

• 4 years relevant experience.
• Certified Surgical Tech experience OR, ADN or BSN may substitute for 2 years of the experience requirement.
• Must have experience with Sterrad, Steam, and Steris Sterilization. Knowledge of Decontamination, Assembly, Packaging and Sterilization Procedures.
• CRCST (Certified Registered Central Service Technician) and CHL (Certification in Healthcare Leadership) through IAHCSMM required within months of hire.
• Conscientious regard for technical and minute procedures. Knowledge of surgical equipment and instrumentation.
• Must be teamwork oriented, self-starting individual with good judgement and maturity required to accept responsibility in various medical care situations.

Desired :

Bachelors' degree

Physical / Sensory Demands

O Occasional, represents 1 to % or up to minutes in a 2 hour workday.

F Frequent, represents to % or up to 1 hour of a 2 hour workday.

C Continuous, represents % to % or up to 2 hours of a 2 hour workday.

Physical / Sensory Demands For This Position :

• Walking - C
• Sitting / Standing - C
• Reaching : Shoulder Height - F
• Reaching : Above shoulder height - O
• Reaching : Below shoulder height - C
• Climbing - O
• Pulling / Pushing : pounds or less - F
• Pulling / Pushing : pounds to pounds - O
• Pulling / Pushing : Over pounds - O
• Lifting : pounds or less - F
• Lifting : pounds to pounds - O
• Lifting : Over pounds - O
• Carrying : pounds or less - F
• Carrying : pounds to pounds - O
• Carrying : Over pounds - O
• Crawling / Kneeling - O
• Bending / Stooping / Crouching - F
• Twisting / Turning - F
• Repetitive / Steady / Gripping / Grasping Movements C

Working Conditions :

Frequent interruptions are to be expected by telephone calls and ongoing employee needs. Stress and pressure are a regular part of the work environment;

project deadlines are to be expected. The Sterile Process supervisor must learn to work closely with Confluence Health leadership and staff.

Job Classification :

• FLSA : Non-Exempt
• Hourly / Salary : Hourly

Physical Exposures For This Position :

• Unprotected Heights - No
• Heat - No
• Cold - No
• Mechanical Hazards - Yes
• Hazardous Substances - Yes
• Blood Borne Pathogens Exposure Potential - Yes
• Lighting - Yes
• Noise - Yes
• Ionizing / Non-Ionizing Radiation - No
• Infectious Diseases - Yes

Last updated : 2024-11-26