Sterile Processing Supervisor

Department Sterile Processing Job Summary This leader has accountability and oversight, and supervises the daily activities of the department, shift or area. In this role, the leader sets the tone and models positive leadership behavior, while ensuring individual and team work tasks, projects, and responsibilities are completed successfully in support of departmental and organizational goals.

Required Qualifications

• Require Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) or Certified Sterile Processing Distribution Technician (CSPDT), and must obtain Certified Instrument Specialist (CIS) or Certified Healthcare Leader (CHL) within two years of hire or transfer; OR
• Require Certified Surgical Technologist (CST).
• Require a minimum of two (2) years of instrument processing experience, preferably in a lead/charge capacity.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prefer broad knowledge of instrumentation.
• Prefer demonstrated ability in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.
• Prefer demonstrated ability to analyze problems and consistently follow through to solution.
• Prefer demonstrated ability to take initiative and exercise independent judgment, decision-making, and problem solving expertise.
• Prefer demonstrated effective oral and written communication skills at all levels.
• Prefer demonstrated leadership skills and understanding of group processes, teamwork, and cost center based management. Mandatory Education HS EQ: High School Diploma, GED or Certificate Preferred Education Required License and Certs Preferred License and Certs Employment Screening Requirements As part of Sarasota Memorial Health Care System’s commitment to keeping people safe, all individuals providing care to vulnerable populations are required to undergo background screening through The Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse. https://info.flclearinghouse.com/
• Require Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) or Certified Sterile Processing Distribution Technician (CSPDT), and must obtain Certified Instrument Specialist (CIS) or Certified Healthcare Leader (CHL) within two years of hire or transfer; OR
• Require Certified Surgical Technologist (CST).
• Require a minimum of two (2) years of instrument processing experience, preferably in a lead/charge capacity.
• Prefer broad knowledge of instrumentation.
• Prefer demonstrated ability in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.
• Prefer demonstrated ability to analyze problems and consistently follow through to solution.
• Prefer demonstrated ability to take initiative and exercise independent judgment, decision-making, and problem solving expertise.
• Prefer demonstrated effective oral and written communication skills at all levels.
• Prefer demonstrated leadership skills and understanding of group processes, teamwork, and cost center based management.