Sterile Processing Supervisor – Ambulatory Surgery Center
| Company | University of Texas – Austin |
|---|---|
| Location | Austin, TX, USA |
| Salary | $55000 – $55000 |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | Associate’s |
| Experience Level | Mid Level, Senior |
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in sterile processing.
- Certification as a Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST).
Responsibilities
- Oversee the cleaning, sterilization, assembly, and distribution of surgical instruments and medical equipment.
- Ensure compliance with infection control and sterilization guidelines.
- Monitor sterilization processes and perform quality assurance checks.
- Hire, train, schedule, and evaluate performance of sterile processing staff.
- Conduct regular staff meetings and provide ongoing education on sterile processing techniques.
- Address personnel issues and foster a collaborative work environment.
- Ensure proper maintenance and operation of sterilization equipment.
- Manage inventory of sterile supplies and reorder as necessary.
- Coordinate with supply chain to ensure timely availability of necessary instruments.
- Create and update departmental policies and procedures.
- Ensure adherence to national and local sterilization standards and regulations.
- Conduct audits and maintain accurate records of sterilization processes.
- Work closely with surgical and other hospital departments to optimize workflow.
- Communicate effectively with operating room staff to ensure timely availability of sterile instruments.
- Participate in interdisciplinary meetings to address sterilization needs.
- Analyze sterilization processes and suggest improvements.
- Implement changes to enhance service quality.
- Train staff to respond effectively to urgent sterilization needs or equipment failures.
- Lead emergency preparedness efforts within the department.
- Attend workshops and seminars to stay updated on the latest practices.
- Pursue continuing education opportunities.
Preferred Qualifications
- Associate degree in healthcare administration or a related field.
- Certification as a Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician (CSPDT).
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in sterile processing, with supervisory experience.