Sterile Processing Supervisor

Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

Night Shift

Description:

Hours | Schedule:

• Typical hours 9 p-5:30 a

• No weekends or holidays unless we have a special project

• Weekend Resource on call rotation with the other supervisors

• On nights, oversee anywhere from 6 - 18 colleagues depending on the time and day

Position Summary:

Coordinates closely with Surgery to ensure Operating Room (OR) instrumentation and case carts are prepared, reviewing schedules in advance to meet daily needs. Processes and supplies equipment and materials using established procedures for decontamination, assembly, packaging, and sterilization. Supports efficient workflow by anticipating provider requests, preparing case setups, and addressing patient care needs. Focuses on continuous process improvement while maintaining smooth day-to-day operations.

What the Sterile Processing Supervisor, 3rd Shift will need:

• High School diploma or equivalent

• 2 years of experience in Sterile Processing department

• Certification in Central Sterile Processing

• Membership in Central Sterile Processing Professional Organization

• Specialized certification such as CIS or CER

What the Sterile Processing Supervisor, 3rd Shift will do:

• Contributes to the OR efficiency by having an understanding of concepts and principles of sterilization and disinfection and identifying process improvement initiatives.

• Oversees shift operations.

• Resolves problems within area of specialty.

• Facilitates scheduling, staffing and daily adjustments based on department needs, budgetary parameters and resources available.

• Coordinates the daily assignment work for the Central Processing staff.

• Facilitates workflow of department, which includes but is not limited to identifying problems and suggested needed.

• Facilitates instrumentation turnover by coordination of cleaning, processing and sterilization of instrumentation as needed.

• Prioritizing avoidance of flash sterilization of surgical trays containing implantables.

• Develops daily, monthly and/or yearly goals and measures and, as requested, assists in assessment of goal attainment.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.

Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.

EOE including disability/veteran