Sterile Processing Floor Supervisor

Job Description:

The CP Supervisor is responsible to ensure all surgical supplies, instruments and equipment are properly decontaminated, assembled, inspected, packaged, sterilized, and distributed. They are accountable to have supplies, instruments and staff ready for all applicable Surgical Service's needs.

*Evening Shift*

Scope

• Promotes mission, vision, and values of SCL Health, and abides by service behavior standards.
• Assists Manager with the development of departmental and staff goals.
• Manages human resources to assure quality services, scheduling, and promotes positive employee relations
• Directs Sterile Processing personnel in completion of job duties
• Role models for current and new staff.
• Proficient in all sterile processing department job responsibilities
• Act as an extension of the Sterile Processing Manager by performing selected duties as delegated by the Sterile Processing Manager.
• Utilizes leadership tools in communication, including effective oral, written, and listening skills with staff, physicians, patients and families.
• Keeps all appropriate parties informed in a timely manner and understands chain of command accountability.
• Supports interventions that promote unit cost effectiveness to achieve budget.
• Collaborates with Manager and Coordinator to assess and hold staff accountable to hospital/ unit competencies.
• Utilizes applications and technology to accurately facilitate record keeping in accordance with State and Federal regulations.
• Provides on the job training (OJT) to recently hired associates in the department as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• May be required to float to other departments (within the scope of competency and qualifications) based on business need.
May be required to be placed on-call during a regularly scheduled shift.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent
3+ years of experience in Sterile Processing

Preferred

• Associates or Bachelor Degree
Certified Registered Central Supply Technician (CRCST) or Certified Sterile ProcessingDepartment Technician (CSPDT), or Certified Surgical Technician (CST) requirements) EXPERIENCE Required 3+ years of experience in Sterile Processing Preferred 2+ years of experience in a hospital or clinic operating room.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential dutysatisfactorily. The requirements list must be representative of the knowledge, skills, minimum education, training, licensure, experience, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. .
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Strong leadership abilities.
Regular attendance to perform work on site during regularly scheduled business hours or scheduled shifts is required.
Subject matter expert of cleaning, disinfection and decontamination processes and sterilizers.
Subject matter expert in types and functions of instruments and equipment (e.g. endoscopic, microsurgical, robotic and power).
Subject matter expert in the technology and software applications used to track, log, document instruments, durable medical equipment, repairs, etc.
Ability to communicate effectively and diplomatically within a multi-functional team.
Experience and understanding in the use of computers, as well as the ability to learn software relevant to Sterile Processing.
Ability to successfully function in a fast-paced, service oriented environment.
Ability to work nights and/or weekends.
Ability to work overtime as required by the departments needs.

Physical Requirements:

Ongoing need for employee to see and read information, labels, assess patient needs, operate monitors, identify equipment and supplies.- and -Frequent interactions with patient care providers, patients, and visitors that require employee to verbally communicate as well as hear and understand spoken information, alarms, needs, and issues quickly and accurately, particularly during emergency situations.- and -Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy. This includes frequent computer use and typing for documenting patient care, accessing needed information, medication preparation, etc.- and -Expected to lift and utilize full range of movement to transfer patients. Will also bend to retrieve, lift, and carry supplies and equipment. Typically includes items of varying weights, up to and including heavy items.- and -Need to walk and assist with transporting/ambulating patients and obtaining and distributing supplies and equipment. This includes pushing/pulling gurneys and portable equipment, including heavy items. Often required to navigate crowded and busy rooms (full of equipment, power cords on the floor, etc).- and -May be expected to stand in a stationary position for an extended period of time.

Location:

Intermountain Health St Vincent Regional Hospital

Work City:

Billings

Work State:

Montana

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.

$23.25 - $35.89

We care about your well-being – mind, body, and spirit – which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.

Intermountain Health is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

All positions subject to close without notice.