Sterile Processing Supervisor, Missouri Orthopaedic Institute, FT Days

LOCATION: Columbia, MO

Shift: Days, 7:30 am to 4 pm Monday-Friday

Department: MOI Sterile Processing

Salary Range: $23.98 - $34.74, based on experience

ABOUT THE JOB

MU Health Care is looking for an exceptional leader to join our team as a Sterile Processing Department Supervisor. We seek a candidate who is passionate about healthcare, dedicated to excellence, and thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. You should be an effective communicator, able to foster strong relationships with staff and other departments, and possess a meticulous attention to detail to ensure compliance with all regulatory standards. Your proactive problem-solving skills and ability to inspire and train staff will be crucial in maintaining the highest quality of sterilization and patient care services. Join MU Health Care, where your leadership and commitment to quality will make a significant impact on our mission to provide outstanding healthcare.

ABOUT US

MU Health Care is a growing academic health system in mid-Missouri comprised of multiple hospitals - including the region's only Level 1 Trauma Center and region's only Children's Hospital - and over 50 specialty clinics located throughout the region.

As an MU Health Care employee, you will be part of an exceptional team committed to our mission of saving and improving lives and supporting our team members to achieve their personal and professional goals. Our core values of inclusion, respect, service, discovery, responsibility, and excellence foster a collaborative work environment where you can grow your career.

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EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

• Health, vision, and dental insurance coverage starting day one

• Generous paid leave and paid time off, including 9 paid holidays

• Multiple retirement options, including 100% match up to 8% and full vesting in three years

• Tuition assistance for employees (75%) and immediate family members (50%)

• Discounts on cell phone plans, rental cars, gyms, hotels, and more.

See a comprehensive list of benefits here.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Interview, assist in the selection, evaluation, counseling, and discipline of staff in the Sterile Processing Department; as appropriate, may assist in the development of the unit's budget.

• Train staff in the processing and distribution of surgical and medical supplies and equipment to all Hospital departments. As appropriate, prepare unit statistical reports and participate in infection control activities and committees.

• Planned, assign, and review the work of the support staff of the Sterile Processing Department.

• Assist in developing and implementing quality assurance programs for the department.

• Confer with physicians and other department management staff to resolve operational problems, promote communications, and ensure delivery of quality services.

• Maintain an adequate inventory of medical supplies and equipment in Sterile Processing and patient care areas.

• Monitor sterilizer records daily and initiate a recall of sterilized items when necessary.

• Applies expert knowledge in ensuring compliance with all regulatory standards and processes that affect reprocessing.

• Maintain knowledge of all instrument reprocessing procedures and processes.

• Oversee all chemical, biological, and mechanical sterilization for the department.

• Assist the manager in the review, development, and administration of SPD policies.

• Serve as the expert to SPD staff on all sterile processing issues, policies, and practices.

• Develop and present three in-service training sessions annually for SPD staff on instrumentation and/or equipment.

• Attend SPD supervisor/ technician meetings and other staff meetings.

• Communicate effectively with SPD staff, customers, and management regarding SPD practices, policies, procedures, etc.

• Communicate with OR management and staff regularly to facilitate effective working relationships.

• Train new SPD staff in departmental practices, policies, and procedures. Maintain records of all training activities.

• As appropriate, may be involved with the distribution of supplies and materials management.

• Develop, coordinate, and maintain daily staffing schedules to ensure the appropriate level of unit coverage and continuity of care.

• Monitor time and attendance in alignment with MU Health Care policies and practices, ensuring accuracy of records and timely submittal/approval for payroll purposes.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of sterilization supplies, equipment, and instruments.

Knowledge of organizing, containing, and transporting items of varying compounds, textures, or quantities.

Knowledge of transporting and disposing of hazardous materials and sharp objects according to hospital procedures.

Knowledge of sterilization procedures of various equipment and instruments.

Knowledge of wrapping and repackaging sterilized instruments.

Skill in using sterilization equipment and instruments.

Skill in arranging instruments on surgical trays.

Skill in following written instructions and performing multiple tasks.

Skill in establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with others.

Skill and proficiency in Microsoft office products.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) certification by Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA), or Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) certification by National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA).

Three (3) years of sterile processing experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Associate's degree in a technical discipline or the equivalent.

Certified Instrument Specialist (CIS) and Certified Healthcare Leader (CHL) certification by HSPA is strongly preferred within one (1) year.

Two (2) years of supervisory experience.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met with or without reasonable accommodation. The performance of these physical demands is an essential function of the job. This position is very active and may require ambulating, remaining in a stationary position and positioning self to reach and/or move objects above the shoulders and below the knees. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 lbs. PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS