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STERIS · 5 months ago

Supervisor, Sterile Processing

Chicago, IL, US, 60612

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$73K/yr - $94K/yr

4+ years exp

STERIS is a company that provides innovative healthcare and life science product and service solutions. The Supervisor of Sterile Processing is responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of the Sterile Processing Department, providing leadership and support while ensuring compliance with health standards and regulations.

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

CRCST CertificationCBSPD CertificationSterile Processing ExperienceBasic Computer SkillsLeadership ExperienceSelf-starterCommunication SkillsTeam Collaboration

Required

Minimum High School Diploma or GED Required

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

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

Sterile Processing Department (SPD) management must maintain no less than eighteen (18) hours continuing education (or other equivalent educational activity) annually to include six (6) hours dedicated to leadership and/or management and three (3) hours dedicated to infection prevention and control

Demonstrated self-starter and able to manage independently

Basic computer skills and aptitude

Preferred

Associate's degree from an accredited two-year college or technical school preferred

Benefits

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