Sterile Processing Supervisor, Education

Job Description

Job Description

Responsibilities

At VHC Health, every role contributes to exceptional care, better outcomes, and stronger communities.
In addition to your base compensation, VHC Health offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage (subject to eligibility requirements), as well as additional wellness and retirement benefits designed to support our employees and their families.
VHC Health is committed to wage transparency and equitable pay practices. The compensation offered for this position—whether expressed as an annual salary or hourly rate—is determined based on a variety of legitimate, non-discriminatory factors. These factors include, but are not limited to, a candidate’s qualifications, relevant training and experience, skill level, shift differentials (where applicable), internal equity, and current market conditions.
The posted hiring range reflects the range VHC Health, in good faith, believes is appropriate for this role at the time of posting. This range may be adjusted in the future based on business needs or market changes. No portion of compensation is considered earned until it is vested and determined in accordance with the terms of applicable policies and benefit plans. The availability and amount of any bonuses, incentives, or other benefits are subject to the terms of those plans and may be modified at the sole discretion of VHC Health, in accordance with applicable law.
VHC Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, pregnancy (including childbirth, pregnancy-related conditions and lactation), race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristics protected by law.
VHC Health maintains a drug-free workplace. The unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensing, possession, or use of a controlled substance is prohibited at all VHC Health locations.

Qualifications

Purpose & Scope:

The Supervisor of Central Sterile Processing supervises and coordinates the activities of personnel engaged in collecting, cleaning, processing, sterilization and delivering sterile supplies and equipment. Establishes methods and work performance standards for preparing sterilizing and handling of sterile items. Maintains adequate supply of items avoiding stock outs and critical items; duplication of instruments and equipment are in working order or sent for repair. Oversees and operating room case caret system and assumes responsibility for stocking all items listed on preference lists. Conducts and coordinates in-service training for department personnel. Prepares activity reports and assists the Manager in preparation of the budget and inventory levels. Directs various personnel actions to include but not limited to hiring, evaluating, disciplinary action and discharge with the guidelines of Hospital policy. Ensures infection control guidelines are pertains to sterile processing. Supports and interprets philosophy objectives and policies of the Hospital to Department and personnel.

Education:

High school diploma or equivalent is preferred.

Certificate from an accredited central service technician training program is required.

Experience:

Three years of sterile processing experience is required.

One year of supervisory experience is preferred.

Certification/Licensure:

Certification in Central Sterile Processing to be obtained within 12 months.