Supervisor, Sterile Processing

Department: Perioperative Services - Sterile ProcessingSchedule/Shift/Hours: Full Time - EveningsDirects and oversees employees for the provision of surgical instrumentation reprocessing functions including collection, decontamination, assembly, sterilization, high-level disinfection and distribution.Responsibilities:Provides internal Sterile Processing support for the Operating Room, nursing units, and specialty procedural areas.Provides external support for Kootenai Outpatient Surgery and Kootenai Clinic Physicians.Oversees department schedule and directs staffing/daily assignments, writes new/updates policies and procedures.Collaborates with Manager for hiring, disciplining, and terminating of employees.Performs audits and documents as necessary.Assures QA documentation is complete.Directs instrument repair process and order of replacement instruments.Assists with capital purchases.Oversees instrument tracking system for all users.Attends meetings and committees.Performs other related duties as assigned.Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within the field.Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.Regular and predictable attendance is an essential job function.Competent to meet age specific needs of the unit assigned.Requirements and Minimum Qualifications:Associates Degree required; relevant certification, such as Certification in Healthcare Leadership (CHL), or 2 years related experience may be accepted in lieu of an Associate’s degree.Continuing education and certification following hire strongly encouraged.Minimum 3 years’ related experience required in addition to education requirement.Central Service Certification through Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA) required.Familiar with AAMI & AORN recommended Practices and Standards and other industry standards and best practices.Has knowledge of and can use office suite programs to create documents and spreadsheets as needed.Working Conditions:Must be able to lift or move up to 50 lbs.Must be able to maintain a standing position.Typical equipment used in a clinical job.Must be able to reach arms above or below shoulder height.Must be able to stoop, crouch, or bend.Exposure to needles, blood and body fluids, etc.

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