Sterile Processing Supervisor

Central Processing Technician Supervisor Responsible for direct supervision of Central Processing Technicians. Responsible for resolution of any operational problems, as well as to maintain the department policies and procedures. Implement new procedures and coordinate in services in conjunction with the Administrative Manager, OR/CPD Educators and Surgical Materials Managers. Essential Functions Plan, organize and direct the day-to-day work of subordinates and assist in management of daily departmental operations. Respond to and resolve majority of the front-line operational problems. Coordinate inservices, meetings, training and orientation of new personnel in conjunction with the CPD educator, manager and surgical materials manager. Maintain discipline and corrective actions, as warranted. Assist in interviewing candidates for position openings and make hiring recommendations. Develop new procedures and update current ones. Accumulate QI statistics and report to manager. Demonstrates the delivery of excellent customer service by exhibiting the hospital's ten customer service behaviors in every aspect of the job (100%). Qualifications Required High School Diploma or equivalent Preferred One to two years of college. Five years' experience as a Central Processing Tech required. Computer experience required. One year of management experience required. Six months of relevant experience Knowledge of surgical equipment. Required CRT-Registered Central Services Technician, Certified (CRCST) - HSPA Healthcare Sterile Processing Association Upon Hire required Physical Demands Pallet to Waist (6" from floor) > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs Waist to Waist > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs Waist to Chest (below shoulder) > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs Waist to Overhead > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs Bilateral Carry > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs Unilateral Carry > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs Pushing Force > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs Pulling Force > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs Sitting: Frequently Standing: Occasionally Walking: Occasionally Forward Bend - Standing: Seldom Forward Bend - Sitting: Occasionally Trunk Rotation - Standing: Seldom Trunk Rotation - Sitting: Occasionally Reach - Above Shoulder: Seldom Reach - at Shoulder or Below: Seldom Handling: Occasionally Forceful Grip > 5 lbs: Seldom Forceful Pinch > 2 lbs: Seldom Finger/Hand Dexterity: Frequently Visual Acuity [None = No; Seldom = Yes]: Seldom