Sterile Processing Tech Supervisor

The Instrument/Sterile Processing Technician Supervisor provides support and leadership related to the cleaning of equipment and sterilization of instruments. The Supervisor is responsible and accountable for coordinating and planning workflow and other activities. In addition, the supervisor, decontaminates, prepares and maintains surgical instruments and equipment; prepares performance evaluations and disciplinary actions; provides cleaning, reprocessing and sterilization services to Surgical Services and all patient care areas.

Department Name: Lower Level Disinfection
Job Status: Fulltime
Shift: 3pm - 11pm

• EDUCATION - High School Diploma or equivalent.
• EXPERIENCE - Three years of sterile processing, surgical instrument or instrument technician experience.
• EQUIVALENCY - Two years of surgical technologist experience may substitute for the three years of sterile processing, surgical instrument or instrument technician experience.
• CERTIFICATION(S) - CBSPD Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician (CSPDT) or Certified Professional in Supply Management (CSPM) or IAHCSMM Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST)

An employee in this position may be called upon to do any or all of the following essential functions. These examples do not include all of the functions which the employee may be expected to perform.

Manages daily activities, supervises department staff, and serves as a liaison with department leadership.

Handles case cart functions, including picking surgical service preference cards for OR and Procedure Center cases.

Oversees essential functions and equipment processing, ensuring par levels are maintained for floors.

Performs decontamination of durable medical equipment and OR surgical instruments.

Executes Sterile Processing functions using various sterilization methods.

Precepts and mentors new employees.

Participates in departmental, divisional, and organizational committees and projects as assigned.

Engages in professional education and growth within Sterile Processing and instrument technology, maintaining certifications and staying current with industry trends.

COMPETENCIES

• ADAPTABILITY - Maintaining effectiveness when experiencing major changes in work responsibilities or environment (e.g., people, processes, structure, or culture); adjusting effectively to change by exploring the benefits, trying new approaches, and collaborating with others to make the change successful.
• APPLIED LEARNING - Assimilating and applying new job-related information in a timely manner.
• BUILDING PARTNERSHIPS - Developing and leveraging relationships within and across work groups to achieve results.
• COLLABORATING - Working cooperatively with others to help a team or work group achieve its goals.
• COMMUNICATION - Conveying information and ideas clearly and concisely to individuals or groups in an engaging manner that helps them understand and retain the message; listening actively to others.
• CUSTOMER ORIENTATION - Placing a high priority on the internal or external customer's perspective when making decisions and taking action; implementing service practices that meet the customers' and own organization's needs.
• DIVERSITY & INCLUSIVITY - Is sensitive to cultural diversity, race, gender, and other individual differences in the workforce; recognizes the value of diverse perspectives and experiences and fosters a work environment reflective of the community at large.
• DECISION MAKING - Identifying and understanding problems and opportunities by gathering, analyzing, and interpreting quantitative and qualitative information; choosing the best course of action by establishing clear decision criteria, generating and evaluating alternatives, and making timely decisions; taking action that is consistent with available facts and constraints and optimizes probable consequences.
• EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE - Establishing and sustaining trusting relationships by accurately perceiving and interpreting own and others' emotions and behavior; leveraging insights to effectively manage own responses so that one's behavior matches one's values and delivers intended results.
• MANAGING RELATIONSHIPS - Meeting the personal needs of individuals to build trust, encourage two-way communication, and strengthen relationships.
• MANAGING WORK - Effectively managing one's time and resources to ensure that work is completed efficiently.
• PLANNING & ORGANIZING - Establishing an action plan for self and others to complete work efficiently and on time by setting priorities, establishing timelines, and leveraging resources.
• RESOLVING CONFLICTS - Helping others deal effectively with an antagonistic situation to minimize damage to the relationships and promote shared goals; using appropriate interpersonal methods to reduce tension or conflict between two or more people and facilitate agreement.
• STRESS TOLERANCE - Maintaining stable performance under pressure or opposition (e.g., experiencing time pressure, conflict, or job ambiguity); handling stress in a manner that is acceptable to others and to the organization.
• Must have knowledge of approximately 3,000 surgical instruments and specialty surgical instruments sets.
• Must have basic computer skills.

SCOPE AND LEVEL

Guidelines: Guidelines are in the form of stated objectives for the section, unit, function, or project. Is normally the first level of full supervision. Performs most elements of supervision over 50% of the time. May also perform the work of front line staff as needed.

Complexity: Work assignment is generally unstructured and employee is responsible for assigning and supervising a variety of functions to achieve the objectives of the section, unit, or project. Duties performed involve weighing and evaluating factors requiring judgment, analytical ability, and problem solving.

Decision Making: Employee is responsible for simultaneous coordination and supervision of several functions, programs, or projects in various stages of completion. Primary responsibility for arranging and directing the work of two or more employees.

Communications: Contacts are of a non-prescribed nature involving the negotiation and resolution of problems and where exceptional degrees of discretion, judgment, and specialized knowledge are required in carrying out the programs and policies of an organization.

Supervision Received: Under managerial direction, the employee has personal accountability for carrying out the work objectives of an organizational unit or section within the scope of established guidelines and the mission of the organization or department. Employee is expected to resolve problems that arise in the normal course of the work. Work may be discussed with higher level supervisors and reviewed for soundness of judgment and feasibility of decisions.

• Audio-Visual: Color Discrimination: Good
• Audio-Visual: Depth Perception: Good
• Audio-Visual: Far Vision: Good
• Audio-Visual: Hearing: Good
• Audio-Visual: Near Vision: Good
• General Activity: Stand/Walk: 6-8 hrs. per day
• Motion: Bend: Up to 1/3 of time
• Motion: Carry: Up to 1/3 of time
• Motion: Lift: Up to 1/3 of time
• Motion: Pull: Up to 1/3 of time
• Others: Must be able to tolerate temperature changes, smoke, fumes, and dust.
• Use of Hands/Feet: Both Hands - Precise Motor Function (Or Fine Manipulation)
• Weight Lifted/Force Exerted: More than 50 pounds: Up to 1/3 of time

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Exposure: Exposure to blood/body fluid: Frequent.
• Exposure: Exposure to cold/heat: Frequent.
• Exposure: Exposure to infectious diseases: Frequent.
• Exposure: Exposure to laser beam: Occasional.
• Exposure: Exposure to lung irritations: Frequent.
• Exposure: Exposure to radiation: Occasional.
• Exposure: Exposure to skin irritations: Frequent.
• Mental and Emotional Requirements: Makes decisions under pressure.
• Mental and Emotional Requirements: Manages stress appropriately.
• Mental and Emotional Requirements: Works with others effectively.

As part of our Total Rewards package, Children's Colorado offers an annual employee bonus program that rewards eligible team members based on organizational performance. If organizational goals are met for the year, the bonus is paid out the following April.

Children's Colorado delivers annual base pay increases to eligible team members based on their performance over the previous year.

EEO Statement
It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, or any other status protected by law or regulation. Be aware that none of the questions are intended to imply illegal preferences or discrimination based on non-job-related information. The position is expected to stay open until the posted close date. Please submit your application as soon as possible as the posting is subject to close at any time once a sufficient pool of qualified applicants is obtained.

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