Supv Sterile Processing Full Time

Sterile Processing Supervisor

The Sterile Processing Supervisor provides leadership for the department assisting the Director of Surgical Services in planning, directing and managing the Sterile Processing staff to assure quality service to the hospital. The Supervisor assists the Director of Surgical Services to meet regulatory standards, comply with policies and procedures, manage supplies and equipment, promote teamwork with members of the health care team, promote internal and external customer satisfaction and facilitate resource management. Cleans, decontaminates and processes sterile instrumentation with multiple different sterilization systems based on manufacturers instructions for use.

Additionally, assists with all billing review activities required to assure complete and accurate preparation of patients charges associated with services that are provided in the perioperative services setting.

Minimum Requirements :

Education & Training : High school diploma/GED equivalent required.

Required Licenses/Certifications : Certification in sterile processing required. BLS certification preferred.

Work Experience : 3-5 years of sterile processing experience in a hospital setting. 12 years of team lead/supervisory experience. Previous experience with patient charge reconciliation.

Essential Job Responsibilities :

Under the direction of the Director of Surgical Services is responsible for organizing and supervising the daily activities of the sterile processing department.

Participates in the candidate selection process. Responsible for the supervision and training pertaining to all aspects of sterile processing to include the decontamination, preparation packaging sterilization and sterile storage while adhering to department policies and procedures.

Ensures personal and team competency in all sterilization processes. Ensures team compliance with quality control and repair and troubleshoot management of equipment.

Promotes continued staff learning. Performs coaching, counseling and corrective actions for improved performance, behaviors and productivity requirements.

Demonstrates and maintains current with specialized knowledge of instrument care and sterilization standards.

Participates in establishing, maintaining, and improving patients health care goals through supervising, monitoring and documenting the efficiency of the sterilization processes.

Accurately and completely maintains unit-based documentation of job-related activities.

Identifies and assists with opportunities for performance improvement activities in the department and with other service areas.

Demonstrates fiscal responsibility by taking ownership of time management, decreasing waste of time and supplies and promoting cost effectiveness.

Interactions with customers must demonstrate a culture of integrity, compassion, relationships, innovation and performance.

Behaviors and interactions demonstrate a positive attitude and motivation to achieve the goals of the department.

Must be able to communicate effectively with other care providers and departments to provide continuity of patient care and to meet the needs of the customers we serve.

Cleans, decontaminates and processes sterile instrumentation with multiple different sterilization systems based on manufacturers instructions for use.

Ability to communicate effectively and document information accurately.

Ability to deal efficiently and effectively with a wide variety of individuals.

Verifies patient charge documentation has been completed.

Work with billing department to resolve discrepancies.

Reconciles patient charges.

Assists with ordering supplies and specialty items.

Reviews surgical schedule daily to anticipate inventory billing needs.

Demonstrates the ability to perform specific competencies as listed on the Competency Validation checklist.

To obtain a supply count with possible recounts until inventory reconciled.

Meets mutual agreed upon performance goals/objects.

Attends all meetings and trainings as required.

Demonstrates proper body mechanics in all functions.

Wears proper identification while on duty.

Performs other duties as assigned.