Sterile Processing Supervisor
Sterile Processing Supervisor
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Overview
We are Hiring at UofL HealthJewish Hospital!
Location: 200 Abraham Flexner Way Louisville KY 40202
Shift: 2nd shift/Full Time
About Us
UofL Health is a fully integrated regional academic health system with nine hospitals four medical centers Brown Cancer Center Eye Institute nearly 200 physician practice locations and more than 1000 providers in Louisville and the surrounding counties including southern Indiana. Additional access to UofL Health is provided through a partnership with Carroll County Memorial Hospital.
Affiliated with the University of Louisville School of Medicine UofL Health is committed to providing patients with access to the most advanced care available. This includes clinical trials collaboration on research and the development of new technologies to both save and improve lives. With more than 14000 team members physicians surgeons nurses pharmacists and other highlyskilled health careprofessionals UofL Health is focused on one mission: to transform the health of communities we serve through compassionate innovative patientcentered more information on UofL Health go to .
Our Mission
As an academic health care system we will transform the health of the communities we serve through compassionate innovative patientcentered care.
Job Summary
The Sterile Processing supervisor assists in providing the highest quality patient care by supervising Sterile Processing Technicians in the performance of job duties and performing job duties of the Sterile Processing Technician when staffing shortage or workload require it. The Sterile Processing supervisors responsibilities include but are not limited to: supervising and instructing Sterile Processing Technicians in the performance of job duties and daily work area assignments; decontamination inspection assembly packaging and sterilization of reusable instruments utensils trays carts and equipment; assembly of case carts; pickup and delivery of all reusable items to using areas; monitoring of the sterilization process; assisting Sterile Processing Manager as needed; assisting with performance improvement activities for the department. Provides support training and communication in accordance with Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation (AAMI) Associates of perioperative Registered Nurses (AORN) and CDC standards and facilities goals and policies. Maintains supports and coaches employees as necessary for decontamination processing assembly and sterilization processes within all set standards and regulations. Evaluates employee job performance and initiates performance counseling as needed.
Responsibilities
Acts as a preceptor for new employees
Handles problems as they occur; manages difficult or emotional customer situations; responds promptly to customer needs; solicits customer feedback to improve service; responds to request for service and assistance
Assigns daily work schedule and coaches technicians on quality errors in the absence of a supervisor
Monitors workflow prioritizes work and adjusts assignments to accommodate need
Completes performance improvement assignment as assigned and assists with staff competency checks
Monitors all processing equipment and notify appropriate repair person when a malfunction occurs
Makes rounds throughout the hospital to deliver sterile and nonsterile instrumentation supplies and equipment and to collect contaminated or credit instrumentation supplies and equipment
Decontaminates all reusable instruments sets utensils and equipment used throughout the Medical Center complex
Inspects assembles and packages all decontaminated reusable instruments sets utensils and other items for sterilization
Operates all processing equipment used within the department
Monitors the sterilization process through mechanical chemical and biological indicators
Supervises and instructs employees in performing job duties
Coaches staff on performance issues that arise in the department and works with SPD Manager on progressive discipline
Approves vacation requests creates staffs schedule and reviews timecards
Completes employee evaluations on time
Ensures all direct reports are compliant with KNOW modules TB requirement Flu Shot etc.
Answers telephone promptly and assists caller with obtaining items needed
Procures surgical instrumentation and places into case carts for scheduled and nonscheduled procedures
Delivers scheduled case carts to the Surgery Department
Maintains responsibility for returned instrumentation and supplies (if applicable) that is unused and the integrity of packaging has not been compromised
Contribute to the efficient operation of the department.
Performs dispatch cleaning and decontamination wrapping and packaging sterilization and monitoring duties in a safe manner to prevent injury to self patients visitors or other hospital personnel
Contributes to maintaining supplies and sterile items for use throughout the hospital; keeps department clean neat and well organized
Prioritizes work and focuses on consistent throughput
Contributes to all official departmental business in a professional manner
Maintains compliance with all company policies procedures and standards of conduct
Complies with HIPAA privacy and security requirements to maintain confidentiality at all times
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Education:
High school diploma or GED/ equivalent (required)
Experience:
Three 3 years of experience in Sterile Processing (required)
Certification:
Double Certification by a nationally recognized program for Sterile Processing Technicians (i.e. CRCST or CSPDT AND CIS or SIS Certifications) (required)
CHL or CSPM Certification must be obtained within 12 months from date of hire
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Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Unclear
