Sterile Processing Supervisor FT

Employment Type: Full time Shift: Rotating Shift Description: At Mercy. One, health care is more than just a doctor’s visit or a place to go when you’re in need of medical attention. Our Mission is based on improving the health of our communities – that means not only when you are sick but keeping you well. Mercy. One Central Iowa sets the standard for personalized and radically convenient care in the Des Moines metro area and surrounding counties.

Mercy. One Des Moines Medical Center, founded by the Sisters of Mercy in 1893, is the longest continually operating hospital in Des Moines and Iowa’s largest medical center, with 802 beds available. The hospital is one of the Midwest’s largest referral centers. With more than 7,000 colleagues and a medical staff of almost 1,500 physicians and allied health professionals, Mercy.

One Central Iowa is one of Iowa’s largest employers. Job Description Want to learn more about Mercy. One Des Moines? Click here : Find a Location Des Moines, Iowa (IA), Mercy. One Des Moines Join the Mercy. One Family! We are looking to hire a Sterile Processing Supervisor. As a Sterile Processing Supervisor at Mercy.

One, is responsible for overseeing, performing and coordinating the following activities: inspecting, assembling, packaging, sterilization, distributing, transporting, decontaminating and storage of surgical instrument trays and surgical supplies. Supervises activities of other, participating in the sterilization process, ensuring quality and safety.

Keeps abreast of surgery sterile processing industry standards and advises. Responsible to ensure compliance with standards. Responsible for completion, coordination and compliance of mandated sterilization. Schedule: Hours may vary General Requirements: Coordinates and supervises the operation of the daily activities which support the surgery schedule in collaboration with interdepartmental team members, as well as supporting the reprocessing and sterilization needs of the entire hospital Provides oversight regarding all sterilization/decontamination/ reprocessing issues and standards.

Reviews and recommends policy/procedure revisions necessary for delivery of quality services to all departments and to remain in compliance with regulatory agencies. Assists in the development or monitoring of all regulatory agency guidelines. Ensures safe work habits, compliance with safety rules and regulations as well as adheres to safety policies and procedures.

Participates in developing and maintaining departmental staffing plan for all areas supervised, detailing appropriate employee classifications and qualifications consistent with the department’s operational plan, projected volumes, and other relevant indicators. Continuously monitors and improves the department’s performance based on, but not limited to, the department’s quality plan and customer/employee/patient satisfaction data.

Supervises assigned staff.

Education

High school diploma or GED required. Completion of CBSPD or CST certification within one year of hire. Two years’ experience in sterile processing or in an operating room preferred Colleagues of Mercy. One Health System enjoy competitive compensation with a full benefits package and opportunity for growth throughout the system!

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By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.