Supervisor Dental Sterilization
Supervisor Dental Sterilization
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Who We Are:
SAC Health empowers our patients and their families to live vibrant and healthy lives through culturally responsive exceptional care. Patientcentered wholeperson care. Our unique full scope teambased approach is what makes SAC Health the provider of choice for patients.
TopTier Patient Satisfaction Scores Largest Teaching Health Center FQHC 11 Locations offering 44 Specialties NCQA PatientCentered Medical Home Level 3 Certified MultiSite Approved for NHSC & NCLRP loan forgiveness programs NHSC/Nurse Corps/Pediatric Specialty HPSA Scores: Primary: 17 Dental: 25 Mental: 20
What We Are Looking For
The Supervisor Sterilization Technician is responsible for overseeing the entire range of reprocessing services for SAC Health Services at the Brier facility and other entities as needed. They will ensure standards of operation following evidencebased guidelines set by regulatory agencies. They are responsible for training and supervising of sterilization staff. The Sterilization Technician Supervisor requires a broadspectrum of knowledge in instrumentation equipment supplies and techniques. Knowledge of state and federal healthcare regulations and accreditation performance improvement quality and safety required. They are responsible for continued education in the field of reprocessing operations and equipment by means of education literature review seminars and/or meetings for themselves and their staff.
Schedule: 5 days per week 8 hours per day MondayFriday 8:00 am 5:00 pm Location: Brier Clinic San Bernardino CA
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND DELIVERABLES
- Supervises sterilization technicians and trains all faculty staff and students in sterile processing.
- Interacts with faculty staff students and others to provide resource information resolve infection control problems as well as provide new opportunities to improve service to reduce costs.
- Assists with maintaining established departmental and CDPH policies and procedures objectives and quality improvement safety and infection control standards. Creates and updates policy and procedures in accordance with established departmental and SAC Health policies.
- Obtains manufacturers instructions for the use of all items. Testing and reporting any issues or problems with sterilizing equipment.
- Places orders for equipment and supplies for processing.
- Maintains inventory control of supplies (ex: recording and checking expiration dates).
- Creates schedules for all sterilization staff.
- Conducts staff meetings as needed.
- Delivers sterile and retrieves contaminated supplies through clinic as needed.
- Tests and reports any issues or problems with sterilizing equipment.
- Other duties as assigned by department leadership.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Education: High School diploma or equivalent required. Bachelors degree of Dental Sciences or related field preferred.
- Licensure/Certification: Current CPR/BLS certification (must be American Heart Association or Red Cross accredited program). Certification by Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD) as a Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician or International Association of Healthcare Central Service Material Management (IAHCSMM) as a Certified Registered Central Service Technician or Certified Surgical Technician required. Dental Assistant or Registered Dental Assistant Certification preferred.
- Experience: Two 2 years of sterilization experience required and one 1 year of supervisory experience required; three 3 or more years of sterilization experience preferred. One 1 year or more of dental backoffice/sterilization experience preferred.
- Essential Technical/Motor Skills: Specialized knowledge of infection prevention as applicable to procedural instrumentation management processing and distribution. Knowledge of state and federal healthcare regulations and accreditation. Performance improvement quality and safety knowledge. Knowledge and application of adult learning principles. Management and problemsolving methodologies. Ability to use computer printer and software programs (e.g. Word Excel Outlook PowerPoint electronic systems applicable to department operations electronic event reporting program). Ability to perform basic math and statistical functions. Expert time management and ability to prioritize fluctuating workload to meet position demands and aggressive deadlines.
- Interpersonal Skills: High degree of social skills in obtaining cooperation and support from a broad range of people with various levels of responsibility. Ability to work effectively with physicians/surgeons nursing administrative ancillary and ambulatory staff. Ability to relate and communicate positively effectively and professionally with others. Ability to inspire and motivate others. Assertiveness and consistency in following and enforcing policies. Ability to work calmly and respond courteously when under pressure. Ability to lead supervise teach and collaborate. Professional behavior and appearance at all times. Personal qualities such as kindness compassion understanding integrity respect sense of humor discretion and confidentiality.
- Essential Mental Abilities: Ability to speak read and write legibly in English (Spanish preferred). Critical thinking and sound judgment based on factual information and knowledge pertinent to the position. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision. Ability to meet deadlines. Ability to recall information with accuracy. Attention to detail.
- Work Eligibility: Must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a fulltime basis. Must not now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visas.
EEO: SAC Health is committed to fostering a diverse equitable and inclusive work environment and is committed to being an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion gender gender identity or expression sexual orientation national origin genetics disability age or veteran status.
Full Benefits Package Effective on Your First Day!
Industry Leading PTO Accrual (accrued per pay period) Sick Leave Paid Holidays Paid Jury Duty Bereavement SAC Health Covers approximately 85 of Team Member health premium costs (may vary w/benefit plan selection) Retirement up to 8 employer contribution Continuing Education and Learning Benefits Annual Mission Trip and much more!
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Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
