Central Supply Sterile Processing Supervisor

About This Role

Supervise the sterile instrument processing functions and activities for the Central Sterile Processing Department, ensuring adherence to quality systems and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Direct supervision of all shift work (receiving, decontamination, cleaning, assembly, sterilization and distribution of surgical or procedural instruments and packs)
• Assure adherence to all quality systems, checks and measures
• Assist the manager with all hiring, evaluation, counseling and termination of staff
• Maintain safety standards to assure compliance with University, state and federal codes or regulations
• Responsible for employee productivity, employee presence in the work place and employee adherence to break times
• Provide disciplinary action when needed
• Accurately maintain and approve employee time keeping systems and records in accordance with institutional and all regulatory requirements
• Supervise staff in compliance with bargained for agreements and contracts
• Coordinate work flow and services between departments
• Monitor and maintain sterilization documentation

Requirements

• 3-5 years experience in Central Processing
• Extensive OR instrumentation experience
• Demonstrated competency in Excel, Word and Outlook
• Ability to demonstrate University of Michigan Health Care customer service standards and behaviors
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Creative thinking; analytical, problem solving and independent decision-making abilities; self-direction; theoretical knowledge and skill in instrument processing and sterilization systems
• Organized, self-motivated, good communication and interpersonal skills
• Dynamic and energetic
• Ability to quickly address difficult/emergent situations in a professional and confidential manner
• Strong operational and clinical skills in Central Processing

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or equivalent
• 3-5 years experience in Central Processing

Nice to Have

• 1-2 years supervisory experience
• Demonstrated competency in instrument tracking software systems
• Associate Degree or higher

Skills

* Required skills

Benefits

Certifications