
Supervisor, Sterile Processing 1
STERIS
Birmingham, Alabama, United States • On-site
Quick Apply- 💰 $67k–$87k/yr
- 💼 Full-time
- ➕ Bonus Participation, Comprehensive Benefits Portfolio
- 🕐 Posted 12h ago
Job description
<div><div style='padding: 10px 0px;border: 1px solid transparent;'><div style='font-size:16px;word-wrap: break-word;'><H2 style='font-size: 1em; margin: 0px'>Position Summary</H2>
</div><div><p>The Supervisor, Sterile Processing will provide onsite support, training, Customer Service, and communication regarding the processing of surgical instruments and staff management to contracted facilities in compliance with STERIS Standard Work or QMS, the Department of Health, TJC, DNV, OSHA, CDC, AAMI and AORN standards, and facility goals and policies. Coordinates and oversees day-to-day operations of the STERIS IP sterile processing team. The Supervisor, Sterile Processing is responsible for their assigned shift. Work hours will be based upon the department and/or Customer needs and may change during the course of your employment. 3rd shift overnight, This position is located in Birmingham, AL.</p></div></div><div style='padding: 10px 0px;border: 1px solid transparent;'><div style='font-size:16px;word-wrap: break-word;'><H2 style='font-size: 1em; margin: 0px'>Duties</H2>
</div><div><p style="margin: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><strong><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;">People Management (40%)</span></strong></p><ul style="margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0px;"><li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;">Provides supervision and leadership of Sterile Processing Department at assigned facility and shift.</span></li><li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;">Manages workflow and maintains staffing work schedule, including evenings, weekends and holidays, to ensure on time delivery to Customer. </span></li><li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;">Meets with direct reports monthly to provide feedback, hold employee accountable to performance, development, and expectations to ensure quality service. </span></li><li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;">Responsible for partnering with leader to address and resolve employee concerns timely and drive employee engagement activities. </span></li><li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;">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. </span></li><li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;">Participates in interviews, hiring, training, and coaching of Customer employees as required by the contract. </span></li></ul><p style="margin: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"> </p><p style="margin: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><strong><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;">Operations Management (50%) </span></strong></p><ul style="margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0px;"><li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;">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. </span></li><li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;">Performs Sterile Processing Technician responsibilities as needed to ensure on time delivery to Customer. </span></li><li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;">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. </span></li><li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;">Assists manager in review of all required documentation related to STERIS Standard Operating Procedures and ensures staff’s adherence to applicable policies and procedures. </span></li></ul></div></div><div style='padding: 10px 0px;border: 1px solid transparent;'><div style='font-size:16px;word-wrap: break-word;'><H2 style='font-size: 1em; margin: 0px'>Duties - cont'd</H2>
</div><div><p style="margin: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><strong><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;">Continuous Improvement (10%)</span></strong></p><ul style="margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0px;"><li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;">Performs daily observations to identify process improvement opportunities within operations and employee performance and compliance.</span></li><li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;">Maintains a safe work environment by setting standards for staff use of universal precautions, personal protective equipment, and completing daily safety observations.</span></li><li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;">Promotes collaboration with Customer physicians, nursing staff, department heads, and personnel of other departments. </span></li><li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;">Works with Education to identify developmental training opportunities for employees and supports the delivery of education and training as required.</span></li><li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Other duties as assigned </span></li></ul></div></div><div style='padding: 10px 0px;border: 1px solid transparent;'><div style='font-size:16px;word-wrap: break-word;'><H2 style='font-size: 1em; margin: 0px'>Education Degree</H2>
</div><ul style='margin-top: 0;margin-bottom: 0;' ><li>High School Diploma or GED
</li></ul></div><div style='padding: 10px 0px;border: 1px solid transparent;'><div style='font-size:16px;word-wrap: break-word;'><H2 style='font-size: 1em; margin: 0px'>Required Experience</H2>
</div><div><ol style="margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0px;"><li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;">Minimum High School Diploma or GED Required.</span></li><li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;">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.</span></li><li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;">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.</span></li><li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;">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</span></li><li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;">Demonstrated self-starter and able to manage independently </span></li><li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;">Basic computer skills and aptitude </span></li></ol></div></div><div style='padding: 10px 0px;border: 1px solid transparent;'><div style='font-size:16px;word-wrap: break-word;'><H2 style='font-size: 1em; margin: 0px'>Preferred Experience</H2>
</div><div><ol style="margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0px;"><li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Associates degree preferred </li><li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Current Certified Healthcare Leader (CHL) or Certified in Sterile Processing Management (CSPM).</li><li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Experience using instrument tracking software </li><li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Union experience preferred (Travel)</li></ol></div></div><div style='padding: 10px 0px;border: 1px solid transparent;'><div style='font-size:16px;word-wrap: break-word;'><H2 style='font-size: 1em; margin: 0px'>Skills</H2>
</div><div></div></div></div> <p>Pay range for this opportunity is $67,362.50 - $87,175.00. <span style="color:black">This position is eligible for bonus participation.</span></p><p> </p><p>Minimum pay rates offered will comply with county/city minimums, if higher than range listed. Pay rates are based on a number of factors, including but not limited to local labor market costs, years of relevant experience, education, professional certifications, foreign language fluency, etc.</p><p> </p><p>STERIS offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits portfolio. Click here for a complete list of benefits: <a href="https://steris-corp-comm.box.com/s/pgvfuqq6urrtkov891ypp1a7bvdvn2ta">STERIS Benefits</a></p><p> </p><p>Open until position is filled.</p><p> </p><p>STERIS is a leading global provider of products and services that support patient care with an emphasis on infection prevention. WE HELP OUR CUSTOMERS CREATE A HEALTHIER AND SAFER WORLD by providing innovative healthcare and life sciences products and services around the globe. For more information, visit <a href="https://www.steris.com">www.steris.com</a>.</p><p> </p><p>If you need assistance completing the application process, please call 1 (440) 392.7047. This contact information is for accommodation inquiries only and cannot be used to check application status.</p><p> </p><p>STERIS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity to ensure that persons are recruited, hired, trained, transferred and promoted in all job groups regardless of race, color, religion, age, disability, national origin, citizenship status, military or veteran status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, and any other category protected by federal, state or local law. We are not only committed to this policy by our status as a federal government contractor, but also we are strongly bound by the principle of equal employment opportunity.</p><p> </p><p>The full affirmative action program, absent the data metrics required by § 60-741.44(k), shall be available to all employees and applicants for employment for inspection upon request. The program may be obtained at your location’s HR Office during normal business hours.</p>