Sterile Processing Supervisor

Days - Full Time

Indian Creek Main

Position Summary / Career Interest:

Under the direction of the Sterile Processing Manager, the Sterile Processing Supervisor is responsible for the coordination of the department activities/tasks on the assigned shift. Provides customer-focused service to the department for accurate and efficient surgical services instrumentation support. Provides front-line leadership in line with Perioperative Services mission/vision for customer service and employee engagement.

Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions

• Actively involved in orientation and continuing education of assigned staff
• Assists in organization and cleanliness of department; maintains a professional image for the unit
• Coordinates all shift activities in SPD decontamination and clean areas; serves as the front-line leader directing activities to meet quality and productivity standards
• Coordinates daily staffing, breaks, and lunches in line with the needs of the Operating Room and other departments
• Demonstrates the ability to effectively prioritize customers’ needs while partnering with the Operating Room leadership and SPD liaisons
• Fosters an environment of cooperation, teamwork, customer service and employee engagement; is the front-line leader that serves as the face of the department for all customers and employees.
• Responsible for maintaining and improving satisfaction of all internal and external customers
• Participates in department accountability and disciplinary activities under the oversight of the manager
• Performs first review of staff evaluations and provides timely feedback to manager
• Utilizes support equipment and computerized systems effectively to maximize department productivity and through-put
• Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.
• These statements are intended to describe the essential functions of the job and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. Skills and duties may vary dependent upon your department or unit. Other duties may be assigned as required.

Required Education and Experience

• High School Graduate
• Sterile Processing.experience

Preferred Education and Experience

• Prior Sterile Processing leadership experience

Required Licensure and Certification

• Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) (DO NOT USE) - Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA) within 1 Year

Preferred Licensure and Certification

• Certified Healthcare Leader (CHL) - Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA)

Time Type:

Full time

Job Requisition ID:

R-52317

Important information for you to know as you apply:

• The health system is an equal employment opportunity employer.  Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally-protected status.  See also Diversity, Equity & Inclusion.

• The health system provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.  If you need to request reasonable accommodations for your disability as you navigate the recruitment process, please let our recruiters know by requesting an Accommodation Request form using this link asktalentacquisition@kumc.edu.

• Employment with the health system is contingent upon, among other things, agreeing to the health-system-dispute-resolution-program.pdf and signing the agreement to the DRP.

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