Our patients are our number one priority! We're committed to giving children back their childhood! Job Posting Title: Sterile Processing SupervisorLocation: Frisco - Ambulatory Surgical CenterAdditional Posting Details: Monday - Friday8-hour day shiftsJob Description: Duties/ResponsibilitiesSupport the mission, vision, and values of SRC and Director of Perioperative Services.
Communicates identified plan for sterile processing services to Director of Perioperative Services. Direct and coordinate all activities necessary for the timely, proficient, and competent provision of sterile and unsterile surgical related supplies, equipment, and services for the care and treatment of patients in accordance with current, accepted practices as established by The Joint Commission (JCAHO), AAMI, AORN, and Sterile Processing professional organizations and the Administration of Scottish Rite for ChildrenEffectively coordinate and integrate department services in the primary functions of the organization with the responsibility of assisting caregivers in providing excellent quality careCoordinate and integrate interdepartmental and intradepartmental products and services by maintaining communication between other departments Responsible for maintaining adequate inventory levels of surgical implants and related supplies by establishing and maintaining minimum and maximum stock levelsDevelop, maintain, and communicate Sterile Processing Department policies and guidelinesIdentify, develop, update, implement, and train staff on performance improvement/quality control monitoring of cleaning, decontamination, assembly, packaging, sterilization, record keeping, and issuing of surgical instruments and implants that guide and support the provision of quality services Recommend space and resource utilization necessary for efficient department operation Recommend sources for provision of services not available at the hospital Achieve goals through effective management of staffDetermine the ability and competence of staff who perform departmental functions through performance appraisals Interview and select candidates, with the input from the Director of Perioperative Services, for open positions; actively participate in and support performance improvementEvaluate and enhance the performance of services provided through quality monitoring and process improvement mechanismsMaintain performance improvement programs and appropriately address identified areas for performance improvement Ensure and maintain an adequate inventory of departmental and operational supplies Support and participate in continuing professional development of staffParticipate in the formulation of the annual operating and capital budgetAssist in the monitoring of expenses to remain within budget guidelinesMaintain on-going professional growth and developmentAnd other duties assigned.
/AbilitiesHigh school graduate or equivalent requiredMinimum 5 years of experience in a hospital Sterile Processing Department requiredMaintain Certified Technician and/or Certified Supervisor status (Central Supply Processing Department Technician (CSPDT), or Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) certification)Basic computer skills requiredAdvance knowledge of accepted practices and techniques for cleaning, decontamination, assembly, packaging, sterilization, record keeping, storage, and distribution of surgical instruments and implants as well as safety and infection control is mandatoryNumerical and clerical aptitude required to record orders, receipts issues, and credits to implant inventory and to verify accurate records of sterilization processes, to document performance improvement/quality control monitory activities, and to complete staff performance appraisalsAdvance knowledge of applicable accreditation standards and other regulatory entries imperativeExperience with surgical cart case system requiredExperience with sterilization techniques and sterilization quality monitoring programs requiredGood communication skills are necessary to effectively interact with others.