Supervisor - Sterile Processing, Richland, Nights Job Listing at Prisma Health in Columbia, SC (Job ID R1095551)

Description

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Job Summary

Supervises Sterile Processing activities associated with processing of equipment, supplies and instruments utilized for diagnostic or surgical intervention. Activities include decontamination, packaging, sterilization and distribution to departments supported. Interprets policies, procedures, standards and regulations. The supervisor will support the manager in carrying out department objectives. The supervisor provides a leadership role for the continuous quality improvement initiatives. The supervisor will be involved in interviewing, hiring, scheduling, coaching, corrective action, as well as, performance evaluations. Must have good interpersonal skills necessary to direct the work of subordinates and to communicate effectively and interact at all levels of the medical staff. Accountabilities

* Performs all duties of a Senior Sterile Processing Technician or Coordinator.  30%

* Ensure proper staff coverage. Prioritizes and assigns functions, activities and task performance of staff. Assists  

   sterile processing technicians with completion of their daily assignments/tasks.  15%

* Coordinates central sterile services with operating room and other clinical unit functions in order to provide prompt,

   accurate and efficient service. 15%

* Monitors established hospital and departmental policies and procedures, objectives, safety regulations,                    

   environmental and infection control standards to include universal precautions and exposure prevention to self and

   others. 10%

* Maintains the work environment.  Complies with and enforces work flow and traffic pattern.  Reports problems with

   equipment. 10%

* Observes, interprets and records biological, mechanical and chemical monitors appropriately.  Initiates recall         

   procedures as required.  5%

* Assists with preparation of time schedules, make daily assignments.  Contributes to evaluation of performance for

   staff.  Completes written documentation for personnel actions for employees and recommends appropriate actions

   to Manager.  5%

* Assists with staff training and orientation.  Conducts in-service education for new procedures, technology or      

   equipment.  5%

* Monitors practices and standards of performance instrument reprocessing from Decontamination through             

   Sterilization and Issue.  5%

Supervisory/Management Responsibilities Job has direct and/or indirect supervision of employees that may include final budget authority, hire/termination/disciplinary authority, performance appraisal responsibility. Job will be considered a member of the management staff with direct reports. Minimum Education Completion of formal CSPD (Sterile Processing) program required.

Bachelor's degree in related field preferred.

Minimum Experience

3 years - CSPD (Sterile Processing) or Surgical Tech experience required.

Required Certifications/Registrations/Licenses

Certification as either:

CRCST (Certified Registered Central Service Technician) from HSPA (Healthcare Sterile Processing Association); OR

CSPDT (Certified Sterile Processing & Distribution Technician) from CBSPD (Certification Board for Sterile Processing & Distribution) is required.

Certification as CIS (Certified Instrument Specialist) from from HSPA or CSIS (Certified Surgical Instrument Specialist) from CBSPD is preferred.

Applicants without CIS or CSIS certification will be required to obtain certification within 6 months of hire.

In lieu of the Above Minimum Requirements

In lieu of related coursework only, will accept Associates degree in related field and 3 years CSPD or Surg Tech experience OR High School diploma (or GED) and 5 years related experience.

In lieu of CSPD certification, will accept Surg Tech certification with requirement to obtain CRCST or CSPDT within 1 year of hire.

Other Required Experience N/A

Work Shift

Night (United States of America)

Location

Richland

Facility

1510 Richland Hospital

Department

15108007 Central Sterile

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