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STERIS · 1 month ago

Supervisor, Sterile Processing - Travel

Houston, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$67K/yr - $87K/yr

4+ years exp

STERIS is a leading global provider of products and services that support patient care with an emphasis on infection prevention. The Supervisor, Sterile Processing will oversee the sterile processing team, providing support, training, and customer service while ensuring compliance with various health and safety standards. This role includes managing daily operations, staff scheduling, and maintaining quality service delivery to customers.

BiotechnologyHealth CareMedical Device

Responsibilities

Provides supervision and leadership of Sterile Processing Department at assigned facility and shift

Manages workflow and maintains staffing work schedule, including evenings, weekends and holidays, to ensure on time delivery to Customer

Meets with direct reports monthly to provide feedback, hold employee accountable to performance, development, and expectations to ensure quality service

Responsible for partnering with leader to address and resolve employee concerns timely and drive employee engagement activities

In collaboration with the manager, supports the scheduling for new STERIS employee orientation, on-the-job training, in-service education, and quality assurance programs when needed

Participates in interviews, hiring, training, and coaching of Customer employees as required by the contract

Oversees and supports daily operations of all activities that relate to the proper processing of reusable medical supplies and instrumentation including decontamination, cleaning, assembly, sterilization, and storage processes within all set professional standards and regulations

Performs Sterile Processing Technician responsibilities as needed to ensure on time delivery to Customer

Follows chain of command within hospital and/or STERIS regarding identified problems or issues to ensure proper communication and resolution. Responsible for answering and responding to calls from the Customer and other end-users, during and after regular business hours as required by the contract

Assists manager in review of all required documentation related to STERIS Standard Operating Procedures and ensures staff’s adherence to applicable policies and procedures

Performs daily observations to identify process improvement opportunities within operations and employee performance and compliance

Maintains a safe work environment by setting standards for staff use of universal precautions, personal protective equipment, and completing daily safety observations

Promotes collaboration with Customer physicians, nursing staff, department heads, and personnel of other departments

Works with Education to identify developmental training opportunities for employees and supports the delivery of education and training as required

Other duties as assigned

Qualification

Sterile Processing experienceCRCSTCBSPD CertificationLeadership experienceInstrument tracking softwareMicrosoft OfficePrioritizeEffective communication skillsTeam meeting facilitationConflict resolution skills

Required

High School Diploma or GED

4+ years' experience in Sterile Processing

1+ years' experience in leadership (supervisor level or above with direct reports) OR 2+ years of lead experience

CRCST or CBSPD Certification and additional certification (i.e. instrument specialist, flexible endoscope, healthcare leader, manager, STERIS Assessment) required. If not certified at point of hire, both certifications must be obtained within 12 months of hire

Must be able to be compliant with hospital/customer credentialing requirements

If assigned to travel, must maintain valid driver's license, vehicle insurance and be available to operate a vehicle as needed to meet travel requirement

Strong computer skills required including a working knowledge of MS Word and MS Excel

Preferred

Bachelor's degree preferred

Associate's and/or Bachelors Degree from an accredited two-year college or technical school preferred but not required

Current Certified Healthcare Leader (CHL) or Certified in Sterile Processing Management (CSPM)

Experience using instrument tracking software

Microsoft Office (knowledge of MS Office 365 including Outlook, Excel, Word and PowerPoint) and must be capable of learning software programs (including instrument tracking and timekeeping and payroll systems) and/or hardware as required

Union experience preferred (Travel)

Benefits

This position is eligible for bonus participation.

STERIS offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits portfolio.

Company

STERIS

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STERIS is a leading provider of infection prevention and other procedural products and services, focused primarily on healthcare, pharmaceutical and medical device Customers.

Founded in 1985

Mentor, Ohio, USA

10001+ employees