STERIS · 5 months ago
ORC Supervisor, Sterile Processing
Concord, NC
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$63K/yr - $87K/yr
4+ years expSTERIS is a company that helps create a healthier and safer world by providing innovative healthcare and life science solutions. The ORC Supervisor, Sterile Processing is responsible for on-site support, training, and managing daily operations related to the reprocessing of surgical instruments, ensuring compliance with health standards and effective communication with hospital staff.
BiotechnologyHealth CareMedical Device
Responsibilities
Oversees and supports daily operations of all activities that relate to the reprocessing of reusable medical supplies and instrumentation including decontamination, cleaning, assembly, wrapping, sterilization, and storage processes within all set professional standards and regulations. Ensures proper operational procedures are followed by all members of the IMS team
Assumes responsibility, in collaboration with IMS SPD manager, for scheduling new IMS employee orientation, on-the-job training, in-service education and IMS or facility quality assurance programs when needed
Understands and promotes concepts of the Lean work environment
Communicates in a professional manner both verbally and in writing to all hospital staff and company employees
Exhibits professional behavior in all telephone and electronic communications
Represents IMS, self and profession positively in all public arenas
Practices within the scope of certification and job description
Supports and adheres to IMS policies and procedures and supports policies and procedures of facility
Refers all decisions beyond personal scope of responsibilities to IMS leadership
Coordinates the repair and replacement of broken instrumentation and equipment; may assist Clinical Operations Manager in order process
Adheres to IMS / facility dress requirements, is neat and well-groomed at all times
Arrives at facility at the scheduled time and is consistently ready for work assignments
Schedules, leads, and participates in in-services and educational offerings provided by IMS in the facility
Promotes best demonstrated practices with co-workers through open communication and continuous improvement of skills
Follows chain of command within hospital and IMS regarding identified problems or issues to ensure proper communication and resolution
Maintains a professional relationship with all facility departments to ensure effective, efficient support to the patient caregivers
Answers and responds to calls from the OR and other end-users during and after regular business hours as required by the contract
Ensures timely delivery of sterilized instruments to appropriate storage locations or end-users
Demonstrates and ensures proper care and handling of all hospital property, including instrumentation, durable medical equipment and disposable supplies
Provides timely resolution to facility issues or concerns
Schedules staff assignments on a daily basis. Assists Clinical Operations Manager with monthly staff schedule
Assists Clinical Operations Manager to review all required documentation related to IMS Standard Operating Procedures and facility policies
Qualification
Required
High School Diploma or GED
Minimum 4 years of hands-on sterile processing experience with one year of leadership (supervisor level or above) experience with direct reports, or 2 years of lead experience required
Strong computer skills required including a working knowledge of MS Word and MS Excel
Active certification in sterile processing/central sterile via CBSPD or IAHCSMM required. If not certified at point of hire, it must be obtained within 12 months of hire
If assigned to travel, must maintain valid driver's license, vehicle insurance and be available to operate a vehicle as needed to meet travel requirements
Must have a good working knowledge of Instruments, the operation/workings of the OR and be able to readily understand their issues and requests
Ability to act as a resource for staff in both SPD and OR regarding identification and assembly of specialty instrument trays
Ability to train in all procedures regarding SPD responsibilities
Ability to schedule and maintain department productivity in order to provide necessary services within the set IMS budget for overtime
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work daily in a fast-paced, high-pressure Healthcare Services environment
Ability to perform tasks simultaneously while maintaining quality and controlling chaos
Ability to work alternate shifts as necessary
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to sit, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk, see and hear. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, push and/or pull up to 100 pounds on a cart or carriage
Preferred
Experience with an instrument tracking system preferred
Associate's degree from an accredited two-year college or technical school preferred
Benefits
Bonus participation
Comprehensive and competitive benefits portfolio
Company
STERIS
STERIS is a leading provider of infection prevention and other procedural products and services, focused primarily on healthcare, pharmaceutical and medical device Customers.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$0.28M2010-05-21Post Ipo Debt· $0.28M
1998-12-01IPO
Leadership Team
Daniel Carestio
President and CEO, STERIS
Walter Rosebrough
CEO Emeritus & Senior Advisor
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