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Physical Therapy at St. Luke's · 2 months ago

Supervisor, Sterile Processing (Full Time, Days)

Orwigsburg, PA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

2+ years exp

St. Luke's is dedicated to providing excellent healthcare and improving access for all patients. The Supervisor, Sterile Processing is responsible for managing the sterile processing areas, coordinating the reprocessing and delivery of items, and ensuring compliance with documentation and certification requirements.

Health CareHospitalRehabilitation

Responsibilities

Communicates and works closely with the Operating Room and other customers, i.e., daily schedule needs, new instruments procedures, new supplies

Supports Technicians in daily departmental operations and assists in the development of corrective action plans for front line staff and leadership

Oversees and participates in the orientation of new employees and assists in the supervision and teaching of new and current employees. Evaluates the performance of personnel at assigned campus. Maintains and monitors all related training and education documents including those for certification requirements. Ensures all staff meet certification requirements within required timeframe

Accurately and consistently ensures documentation guidelines in all phases of the process as required by the department and regulatory agencies. Monitors and supports the maintenance of the Network instrumentation tracking systems and assists in implementation at new facilities

Demonstrates ability and skills to monitor, audit and enhance the quality of the process and products manufactured or distributed to customers by the department by managing and conducting investigations of contaminated trays, equipment issues and other departmental needs

Demonstrates financial responsibility and accountability through the effective and efficient use of resources in daily procedures, processes, and practices

Oversees and participates in infection prevention, process improvement, safety and quality control program and attends appropriate committee functions as assigned. Assists in the development of new policies and procedures as well as the revision of current policies and procedures

Qualification

Certified Sterile Processing TechnicianCertified Sterile Processing LeaderSurgical instrumentation knowledgeInstrument tracking softwareInventory controlSupply chain managementProcess improvementQuality controlLeadership skillsCommunication skills

Required

Certified Sterile Processing Technician through HSPA or CBSPD required

Certified Sterile Processing Leader or Manager through HSPA or CBSPD required within 2 years

At least two years of responsible SPD hospital experience and progressive work experience in SPD

Comprehensive knowledge and experience in surgical instrumentation and regulatory standards required

Knowledge in instrument tracking software

Comprehensive knowledge in inventory control, supply chain management, receiving, reprocessing techniques and principles, production management and regulatory agency standards required