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As a Supervisor, Sterile Processing - 2nd Shift you’ll be the driving force behind a high-performing team, ensuring top-tier instrument processing and staff management at our contracted healthcare facilities. You’ll deliver hands-on support, expert training, and exceptional customer service while upholding the highest standards set by STERIS, regulatory bodies like TJC, OSHA, CDC, and industry leaders such as AAMI and AORN. This is your opportunity to coordinate day-to-day operations, own your shift, and make a lasting impact in a fast-paced, mission-critical environment.
Job Responsibility:
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
Requirements:
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
Nice to have:
Associates degree preferred
Current Certified Healthcare Leader (CHL) or Certified in Sterile Processing Management (CSPM)
Experience using instrument tracking software
Union experience preferred (Travel)
What we offer:
Relocation assistance may be available for qualified applicants
Eligible for annual bonus
STERIS offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits portfolio