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Keck Medicine of USC · 17 hours ago

Supervisor, Sterile Processing - Sterile Processing - Full Time 8 Hour Nights (Non-Exempt) (Non-Union)

Los Angeles, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$33/hr - $54.02/hr

3+ years exp

Keck Medicine of USC is a healthcare facility seeking a Sterile Processing Supervisor to oversee the daily operations of the sterile processing department. This role is critical in ensuring that medical equipment and instruments are properly sterilized and maintained for patient care.

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Responsibilities

Supervise and coordinates all the activities of SPD personnel engaged in decontaminating, cleaning, processing and assembling, storing and distributing sterile trays for the care and treatment of patients

Plans and evaluates daily assignments according to work requirements and SPD staff capabilities

Plans and coordinates the need for equipment required for scheduled cases and Prioritize sterilization according to OR schedule

Supervise SPD staff sterilization documentation to ensure adherence to JCAHO and infection control standards as they relate to the department

Plans and evaluates all methods for maintaining instruments, equipment log repairs and loaner equipment, informing all appropriate staff members if items require repair / replacement

Supervise and evaluates staff in following the workflow decontamination protocol according to Policy and Procedures

Supervise and coordinates all activities related to instrument menus and make changes as deemed necessary in keeping with current standards

Responsible for monitoring resource utilization and reordering as necessary to reduce cost and to maintain a high level of efficiency

Establishes and maintains performance improvement and quality control activities that support the department and the hospital level of care

Supervise and evaluates all activities related to proper cleaning of instruments and checking for proper function of items according to manufactures guidelines before Staff assembling trays

Acts as a liaison between PDS personnel and the OR staff in conjunction with SPD Manager

Responsible for ensuring SPD staff assist the OR team in obtaining instruments and supplies deemed necessary before and during the operating procedure

Ability to communicate effectively with hospital personnel and others in a professional manner

Coordinates and Supervises all education and orientation for all SPD staff

Coordinates and integrates department services on intradepartmental, interdepartmental, and hospital wide levels

Helps establish and maintaining Department Policy and Procedures

Plans and evaluates space / resources requirements and utilization of outside resources

Demonstrates appropriate human resource management skills under supervision of the SPD Manager

Identifies situations (policies and procedures, systems, equipment, instruments, supplies etc) that do not support customer service, brings them to the attention of Management Team, and initiates an action plan to correct the problem

The SPD Supervisor practices according to USCUH collaboration principles and demonstrates respectful teamwork and delegation. Maintain compliance with all relevant regulations and accreditation standards

Able to utilize Computer in updating and creating instrument/equipment menus and list

Promotes professional growth within department including in-services / preparation and presentation

Provides for own professional growth regarding trends in equipment and sterilization methods through formal and informal continuing education

Interviews new candidates and plans orientation to the department for new hires

Supports continuous and ongoing customer satisfaction through the hospital-wide service excellence standards

Collaborate with other healthcare departments to optimize the flow of sterile instruments

Ensure that all required materials available prior to scheduled cases

Report any unresolved delays in the provision of material, that may adversely affect OR cases, immediately, to the Director

Maintain appropriate inventory levels for all surgical inventory locations in multiple facilities, utilizing IMMS system ROP/ROQ levels

Perform and /or delegate the daily functions associated with count verification of all surgical inventory locations, to insure all inventory location counts are correct within generally accepted time frames

Perform and or delegate weekly cycle counts of all surgical instrument locations and submit results to manager in the department, within every five day period, without fail

Conduct regular equipment inspections and ensure maintenance and repairs are performed as needed

Evaluate and implement new technologies and best practices in sterile processing

Address and resolve any quality control issues or concerns related to instrument sterility

Maintain all additions and deletions to the SPD inventory location

Maintain a clean and organized work environment to prevent cross-contamination

Implement and enforce infection control policies and procedures

Conduct regular equipment inspections and ensure maintenance and repairs are performed as needed

Responsible for analyzing and making recommendations for inventory reduction by specialty

Responsible for recommending and coordinating consignment conversions

Develop and manage the department's budget, optimizing cost control while maintaining quality

Act as liaison in Facilitating, open, accurate, and complete communication between SPD and OR. Ensure the safety of patients and staff by adhering to infection control protocols

Provide performance evaluations and support the professional development of staff

Assist with necessary monitoring of vendor impact within the OR supply arena

Performs other duties as assigned

Qualification

Sterile Processing ExperienceCertified Registered Central Service TechnicianInfection Control PoliciesSurgical Technology ProgramEffective Communication SkillsCustomer Service CommitmentHuman Resource ManagementDelegationProfessional GrowthBudget ManagementTeamwork

Required

High School or equivalent

3-5 years Experience in sterile processing/OR Environment

Committed to excellence in patient care and customer service

Demonstrates ability to work independently with minimal direction and supervision

Demonstrates ability to utilize effective, appropriate and diplomatic oral and written communication skills

Certified Registered Central Service Technician - CRCST (IAHCSMM) or CSPDT 'Certified Sterile Processing Department Technician' through an accredited organization (HSPA, CBSPD)

Fire Life Safety Training (LA City) If no card upon hire, one must be obtained within 30 days of hire and maintained by renewal before expiration date. (Required within LA City only)