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Tucson Medical Center · 1 day ago

Supervisor Sterile Processing - Days

Tucson, AZ

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

2+ years exp

Tucson Medical Center is seeking a Supervisor for their Sterile Processing Department. The role involves providing leadership and support for the reprocessing of surgical instruments, ensuring compliance with health standards, and training staff in sterile processing techniques.

Health Care

Responsibilities

Provides on-site support for the reprocessing of surgical instruments and sets in compliance with the Department of Health, TJC, OSHA, CDC, AAMI, and AORN standards and facility’s goals and policies

Supervises sterile processing functions and provides daily work guidance and on-the-job training for other technicians

Provides supervisory responsibility and leadership for all activities performed in the 24-hour operation of the Sterile Processing Department; ensuring sterilization of supplies and instrumentation to Surgery and ancillary departments in the hospital

Displays leadership skills, problem identification, problem solving, assignments, communication, motivation, evaluations, daily direction of personnel and disciplinary action

Demonstrates the expertise necessary to teach Sterile Processing technicians decontamination, proper care and handling of instruments, sterilization and case assembly. Provides educational in-services, as needed

Supports and participates in the continuous assessment and improvement of the quality of services provided

Acts as liaison to maintain excellent rapport with surgical staff and surgeons

Provides input as necessary for completing monthly variance reports and annual budgets

Assists Manager with development of departmental goals and objectives

Understands and complies with Infection Control, Safety, CDC, ARON, CMS, AAMI and OSHA procedures and regulations and monitors technician compliance

Demonstrates a positive role model in all behaviors, attitude and work performances

Performs supervisory functions; prepares work schedules, assigns staff, observes performance for formal evaluations, and makes recommendations for personnel actions; assists in staff selection and provides training and orientation for employees

Analyzes daily operations and implements needed changes

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 with all ser professional standards and regulations

Conducts and records mechanical, chemical, and biological monitoring of the steam autoclaves. Recognizes improper functions and reports findings

Maintains detailed records for each sterilizer; identifying the operator, load contents, lot numbers, monitoring results, temperature, exposure, and time in accordance with AAMI, AORN, and CMS standards

Responds to STAT requests timely and accurately

Trains new personnel on procedures and provides informal guidance to coworkers; ensures work is completed in a timely and efficient fashion; observes performance to provide input to management for evaluations or other personnel actions

Demonstrates and upholds established standards of behavior, safety, and confidentiality, as well as TMCH and department policies and standards

Adheres to and supports staff in exhibiting TMCH values of integrity, community, compassion, and dedication

Performs related duties as assigned

Qualification

Sterile processing experienceInfection Control complianceLeadership skillsCertified Registered Central Service TechnicianCertified Sterile Processing TechnicianTrainingCommunication skillsProblem solvingMentoring

Required

High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED) or an equivalent combination of relevant education and experience

Must obtain one of the following certifications within 6 months of hire: Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) through the Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA) or Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician (CSPDT) through the Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD)