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Kern Medical · 1 month ago

Supervisor of Sterile Processing - Full-Time - Equipment Sterilization

Bakersfield, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$30.49/hr - $37.50/hr

3+ years exp

Kern Medical is an acute care teaching center with a focus on providing comprehensive medical services. The Supervisor of Sterile Processing will oversee the daily operations of the Central Processing department, ensuring compliance with sterilization processes and managing staff effectively.

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Responsibilities

Supervises staff in Central Processing to include: scheduling staff, prioritization and assigning work, orienting staff, conducting performance appraisals, making hiring and disciplinary recommendations

Promotes a customer centric approach to all customers of the central sterile department

Financial efficiencies including maintenance of assigned productivity indicator

Able to maintain, prioritize and expedite work flow to meet surgical demands daily

Coordinate with the Director/Supervisor to ensure that all sterilization processes are compliant with State, federal and regulatory and accreditation guidelines

Serves as a resource for information regarding proper sterilization techniques, product information and equipment operation as described in all manufacturers Instructions for Use (IFU)

Oversee the accuracy and performance of the Central Processing Team Members

Assist with the maintenance of all policies and procedures required in sterile processing in accordance with the Joint Commission, AAMI and Kern Medical Infection Prevention

Develops Performance Improvement (PI) plans for the Sterile Processing Department. Ensure PI plans are consistent with the Perioperative Department performance improvement objectives

Performs other related duties as assigned

Qualification

Sterile Processing CertificationSterilization TechniquesPerformance Improvement PlansBasic Life Support (BLS)Public RelationsBasic MathematicsEffective Communication

Required

Certification through either the Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD) or The International Association of Healthcare Central Service Material Management (IAHCSMM) or attainable within six months of employment

A minimum of three (3) years' experience as a Sterile Processing Technician

Possession and maintenance of a current American Heart Association Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (BLS) card. Incumbents not possessing the Basic Life Support card must successfully complete the appropriate training and qualify for the Basic Life Support card within 60 days of employment

Basic mathematics, English grammar and spelling, public relations; sanitation and use of universal precautions

Communicate effectively with all levels of staff; understand and follow oral and written instructions, read, compare and verify information; perform duties in accordance with Kern Medical customer service goals as part of a support service department

Employees must maintain all health requirements designated by Kern Medical

Dependent upon assignment, applicants may be required to pass an extensive background investigation, and be fingerprinted. Disqualification for felony, misdemeanor, and traffic offenses will be assessed on a case-by-case basis

Possession of a current valid California Driver's License and adherence to the Kern County Hospital Authority Vehicle Use and Driving Standard Policy (ENG-EC-119) if position responsibilities require driving a personal vehicle

Possession of a current valid California Driver's license, a signed authorization for Release of Drivers Record Information and adherence to the Kern County Hospital Authority Vehicle Use and Driving Standard Policy (ENG-EC-119) if position responsibilities require driving a vehicle owned, leased or rented by Kern Medical