The Supervisor of Sterile Processing is the administrative leader who is responsible for implementing the organizational and departmental mission, vision, values and goals. Under the direction of the Senior Director of Perioperative Services, the Manager is accountable for the operational aspects of the department to supervise and monitor all aspects of the daily operations and quality care outcomes for this department. This position is responsible for all aspects of staff management, conducting performance evaluations, departmental management, and for creating a professional practice environment that focuses on the customer. Administrative responsibilities include: performance evaluations, hiring, discipline and terminations. This position, along with the Senior Director of Perioperative Services, will contribute to the department’s budget preparation, development of quality improvement programs, facilitation of professional development for staff, and preparation and maintenance of regulatory requirements, such as DNV, OSHA, etc. This position also provides oversight and guidance to the clinical team when evaluating workflow, outcomes, and executing best practices. The Manager is responsible for communicating the above to the staff and other members of the healthcare and administrative team. This position collaborates with fellow perioperative leadership to create a culture that lives the values of SPH.
KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE: Five years of experience in Sterile Processing required. Two years of supervisory experience preferred.
EDUCATION: Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
LICENSE/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRY: Certification in sterile processing required. Maintain certification required.
Aptitudes: Ability to multi-task and problem solve. Demonstrates ability to manage for results in key areas such as clinical quality, service excellence, people management, and financial management. Demonstrated ability to create an environment of mutual trust and respect and two-way communication. Demonstrated ability to hire, retain, develop, and promote talented people and build team spirit. Demonstrated ability to actively pursue positive change, both personally and organizationally. Demonstrated willingness to serve key constituents, including patients, coworkers, physicians, the community, and the organization and to exceed customer expectations. Demonstrated ability to work in interdisciplinary team for the benefit of the organization as a whole. Demonstrates integrity by actions that are consistent with what she/he says, communicating ideas openly and directly, and welcoming openness and honesty from others. Demonstrated ability and commitment to foster the growth and development of others. Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing.