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Endeavor Health · 3 weeks ago

Supervisor Sterile Processing - Days

Arlington Heights, IL

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$26.61/hr - $39.92/hr

3+ years exp

Endeavor Health is a fully integrated healthcare delivery system committed to providing quality care to a large community. The Supervisor of Sterile Processing is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the sterile processing department, ensuring compliance with sterilization guidelines, and managing staff performance and workflow.

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Responsibilities

Responsible for oversight of day-to-day operations of Main operating room sterile processing department

Responsible for the sterile processing function of the Sterile Processing Department

Maintain and provide an adequate supply of sterilized products for the OR, nursing units, and other departments

Oversees and evaluates the performance of all support positions in the department

Responsible for the supervision of all activities in the processing area

Schedules staffing levels to assure proper production of supplies

Adjusts schedule to meet department needs

Trains, evaluates, and, when necessary, recommends corrective action and discharge of supervised personnel

Observes employee activities throughout the shift to ensure that established procedures are being followed for quality control

Monitors the activities of employees and other personnel in SPD having responsibility for an effective and efficient operation

Notifies a manager of any problems that occur during the shift

Communicates ideas for revisions of policy and/or procedures

Manages the needs lists and prioritizes workflow appropriately

Identifies employee behavior requiring corrective action, discusses behavior with employee, contributes information/documentation to manager when counseling is appropriate

Plans and directs the activities of subordinate personnel engaged in the sterilization, maintenance and distribution of medical instrumentation, equipment and supplies

Ensures manufacturer guidelines for sterilization for all reusable instruments and supplies are followed in compliance with Endeavor Health policies, procedures and guidelines and meet the needs of specific departments

Leads quarterly compliance tracers at other facilities to ensure alignment with accreditation requirements

Ensures proper manufacturer guidelines for sterilization for all reusable instruments and supplies are followed

Responsible for purchase, maintenance, repair and distribution of instruments and supplies

Communicates status of critical equipment and instrument repairs to manager

Arranges for loaner devices when necessary

Qualification

Sterile Processing CertificationSupervisory ExperienceHealthcare Sterile ProcessingEndoscope Reprocessing CertificationCommunication SkillsProblem-Solving Skills