University Hospitals
Supervisor, Central Sterile Processing
University Hospitals, Willoughby, Ohio, United States, 44094
Description
Position SummarySupervises the decontamination, sterilization, storage, and limited distribution of patient care supplies and equipment. This includes the development of departmental policies, standard operating procedures, quality standards and workflows.Essential FunctionsInitiates and maintains positive relationships with patients, customers & co-workers.Demonstrates progressive leadership and effective management through building a strong team and supporting a learning culture.Allocates resources effectively and manages departmental budget.Supervises the decontamination, sterilization, storage, and limited distribution of patient care supplies and equipment. This includes the development of departmental policies, standard operating procedures, quality standards and workflows.Supervises the department’s inventory control practices.Collects, monitors & maintains departmental statistics to ensure compliance with all accreditation, local, state, and federal regulations.
Required For All JobsPerforms other duties as assigned.Complies with all policies and standards.For specific duties and responsibilities, refer to documentation provided by the department during orientation.Must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients. Annual training, the UH Code of Conduct and UH policies and procedures are in place to address appropriate use of PHI in the workplace.
Qualifications
EducationHigh school diploma or equivalent required.
Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred.
Work Experience5+ years Of successful and progressively responsible experience in inventory management, sterile processing, instrument management, case cart make-up and supervision of employees with demonstrated leadership ability in a medical center are Required
Knowledge, Skills, & AbilitiesKnowledge of AORN or AAMI, FDA, OSHA, EPA regulations and guidelines. PreferredOperates and is knowledgeable of all equipment in Central Sterile RequiredProcessing (case carts, steam & EtO sterilizers, washer/sterilizers, cart washer, sonic cleaner, computer, surgical instruments etc.). Required
Licenses and CertificationsCertified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) Required orCertified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician (CSPDT) Required
Physical DemandsStanding ConstantlyWalking ConstantlySitting RarelyLifting Constantly 50 lbsCarrying Constantly 50 lbsPushing Constantly 50 lbsPulling Constantly 50 lbsClimbing Constantly 50 lbsBalancing ConstantlyStooping ConstantlyKneeling ConstantlyCrouching ConstantlyCrawling ConstantlyReaching ConstantlyHandling ConstantlyGrasping ConstantlyFeeling ConstantlyTalking ConstantlyHearing FrequentlyRepetitive Motions ConstantlyEye/Hand/Foot Coordination Constantly
Position SummarySupervises the decontamination, sterilization, storage, and limited distribution of patient care supplies and equipment. This includes the development of departmental policies, standard operating procedures, quality standards and workflows.Essential FunctionsInitiates and maintains positive relationships with patients, customers & co-workers.Demonstrates progressive leadership and effective management through building a strong team and supporting a learning culture.Allocates resources effectively and manages departmental budget.Supervises the decontamination, sterilization, storage, and limited distribution of patient care supplies and equipment. This includes the development of departmental policies, standard operating procedures, quality standards and workflows.Supervises the department’s inventory control practices.Collects, monitors & maintains departmental statistics to ensure compliance with all accreditation, local, state, and federal regulations.
Required For All JobsPerforms other duties as assigned.Complies with all policies and standards.For specific duties and responsibilities, refer to documentation provided by the department during orientation.Must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients. Annual training, the UH Code of Conduct and UH policies and procedures are in place to address appropriate use of PHI in the workplace.
Qualifications
EducationHigh school diploma or equivalent required.
Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred.
Work Experience5+ years Of successful and progressively responsible experience in inventory management, sterile processing, instrument management, case cart make-up and supervision of employees with demonstrated leadership ability in a medical center are Required
Knowledge, Skills, & AbilitiesKnowledge of AORN or AAMI, FDA, OSHA, EPA regulations and guidelines. PreferredOperates and is knowledgeable of all equipment in Central Sterile RequiredProcessing (case carts, steam & EtO sterilizers, washer/sterilizers, cart washer, sonic cleaner, computer, surgical instruments etc.). Required
Licenses and CertificationsCertified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) Required orCertified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician (CSPDT) Required
Physical DemandsStanding ConstantlyWalking ConstantlySitting RarelyLifting Constantly 50 lbsCarrying Constantly 50 lbsPushing Constantly 50 lbsPulling Constantly 50 lbsClimbing Constantly 50 lbsBalancing ConstantlyStooping ConstantlyKneeling ConstantlyCrouching ConstantlyCrawling ConstantlyReaching ConstantlyHandling ConstantlyGrasping ConstantlyFeeling ConstantlyTalking ConstantlyHearing FrequentlyRepetitive Motions ConstantlyEye/Hand/Foot Coordination Constantly