Supervisor - Central Sterile Services

Position Objective:

Supervises the Central Sterile Services technical staff, to include OR case cart assembly and distribution, prep and pack and decontamination procedures, in accordance with the Medical Center’s standards, policies, and procedures, and compliance with applicable voluntary and regulatory standards such as The Joint Commission, AAMI, AORN, CDC, SGNA.

This position has authority to perform supervisory duties including but not limited to hiring, evaluating performance, issuing final disciplinary actions under the review of Human Resources, and recommending discharge in collaboration with members of management and Human Resources

Essential Job Duties:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Supervises the CS technical staff to include: orientation, training, coaching, disciplinary action, performance reviews, and developmental goals.
2. Directs the daily activities of the department to include scheduling and work assignments.
3. Provides continuing education for staff including routine training and updates related to new equipment, processes, procedures, or service changes. Maintains educational and in-service records to assist with re-certification requirements.
4. Performs quality assurance and improvement functions; reviews production/sterilization documentation and collects data to monitor department effectiveness; collaborates with the manager on process improvement initiatives and problem resolution.
5. Monitors the case cart assembly process to ensure accurate pulling of supplies and instrumentation per surgeon-specific “pick tickets” to include: timely assembly and delivery, accurate identification of surgeon and patient; accurate and timely processing of returns, and filling of supply orders.
6. Provides for effective utilization of human and material resources; projects staffing based on volumes to meet departmental needs while remaining fiscally responsible.
7. Assists in the development of departmental goals and objectives consistent with the organization's mission and vision. Assists with the development and implementation of new departmental standards, policies, and procedures; reviews and updates periodically.
8. Maintain adequate inventory of non-stock items to support daily operations of the CS department. Works in conjunction with Materials Management to resolve issues with disposable inventory to support OR cases; participates in physical inventories.
9. Provides technical assistance to CS technical staff, Medical Center Staff, including OR Team Leaders, for resolving instrument tray issues, health care facilities, and physicians' offices concerning decontamination and sterilization.

Educational/Experience Requirements:

• Five years of experience in a sterile processing or surgical services environment
• One year of which included experience in a lead or supervisory position.

Required License/Certifications:

• Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST)
• Certified Healthcare Leader (CHL) certification within 6 months of hire

Working Conditions, Equipment, Physical Demands:

There is a reasonable expectation that employees in this position will be exposed to blood-borne pathogens.  

Physical Demands – 

Medium work. Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up-to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.