What are the responsibilities and job description for the Supv, Central Sterile position at WMC Advanced Physician Services PC?
Job Details:
Job Summary:
The Supervisor, Sterile Processing will be responsible for directing and overseeing the operational needs of the sterile processing department. You will coordinate the tasks of the department associates, as well as assist in staff training and development. You will serve as a liaison between administration and hospital departments and provide the highest possible level of service.
Responsibilities:
- Organizes, directs, and coordinates functions and activities in the Sterile Processing Department (SPD).
- Interprets policies, procedures, standards, and regulations as is appropriate to personnel/nursing and medical staff.
- Performs duties of Central Supply technician as necessary.
- Prepares work schedules, assigns personnel, evaluates work performance, and makes recommendations for personnel action.
- Maintains established departmental policies, procedures, objectives, Quality Assurance program, safety, environmental, and infection control standards.
- Coordinates Central Supply/Services with operating room functions and nursing unit/area functions and other user departments in order to provide services promptly and efficiently.
- Sterilizes instruments, equipment, and supplies as required; handles and stores instruments, equipment, and supplies appropriately.
- Maintains the cleanliness of work areas as required.
- Directs the requisitioning, sorting, labeling, and issuance of professional equipment.
- Oversees sterilization, assembly, and storage of medical supplies and equipment.
- Ensures staff compliance with sterilization techniques, policies, and procedures.
- Supervises, trains, disciplines, and evaluates the performance of staff.
- Prioritizes, schedules, assigns, and monitors work of the staff to optimize operational service.
- Ensures sterilization activities are properly documented and participates in the maintenance of department records.
Experience:
Minimum of 2 to 3 years of progressively responsible experience in Central Sterile operations unit or similar work, required. Exhibits initiative, responsibility, flexibility and leadership; must have experience managing and training hourly staff.
Education:
High School Diploma or GED, required; Associate’s degree, preferred
Licenses / Certifications:
Certified Registered Central Service Technician by International Associate of Health Care Central Service Material Management (CRCST, IAHCSMM), required. Advanced Certifications (CHL, CIS, CER), preferred.
Other:
Strong work ethic, intense drive, and initiative for quality and customer service. Ability to communicate effectively in written format and oral presentations with all levels in the organization. Excellent problem-solving skills both one-on-one and in group situations. Ability to function appropriately under stressful conditions. Knowledge of a variety of computer software applications in word processing, spreadsheets, database and presentation software such as MS Office
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