Methodist Healthcare San Antonioposted about 1 month ago
Full-time • Mid Level
San Antonio, TX
Hospitals

About the position

Experience the HCA Healthcare difference where colleagues are trusted, valued members of our healthcare team. Grow your career with an organization committed to delivering respectful, compassionate care, and where the unique and intrinsic worth of each individual is recognized. We are seeking a Supervisor of Sterile Processing for our team to ensure that we continue to provide all patients with high quality, efficient care. The Sterile Processing Department (SPD) Supervisor is responsible for the provision of re-usable sterile products in all areas for use in the hospital. The Supervisor directs all activities in SPD, orienting and directing shift team members. The Supervisor ensures all SPD equipment & records are in compliance with governing agencies standards. Consistently follows the National Standards and Recommended Practices for Sterilization, supplies, and equipment and promotes collaboration with physicians, nursing staff, department heads, and personnel of other departments.

Responsibilities

  • Supervises personnel to work allocation, orientation and training, interviewing, staff development, problem resolution, evaluating performance, making recommendations for personnel actions, and motivating employees to achieve peak performance and ensuring employee output.
  • Collaborates with physicians, Registered Nurses and Surgical Technicians to serve in support role within OR. Responsible for supplies, instrumentation and equipment needed for surgical cases.
  • Assesses process for distribution of sterilized supplies and coordinates with areas involved to improve frequency distribution and monitors for effectiveness.
  • Maintains Process Improvement and Sterile Processing Attendance Records. Maintains SPD record documentation as required by regulation and Hospital policy.
  • Maintains a safe work environment by setting standards for staff use of universal precautions, personal protective equipment, and appropriate monitors.
  • Facilitates minimization of immediate use sterilization through heightened focus on the surgery schedule. Monitors productivity and quality and identifies areas for improvement.

Requirements

  • High School Diploma or GED.
  • New hires as of 01/01/2013 must have ONE of the following: Graduate of a formal sterile processing technology program, Graduate of a formal surgical technologist program, or Three (3) years of experience in a sterile processing technician role OR surgical technologist role.
  • New hires as of 01/01/2013 must have three (3) years experience in a sterile processing technician role AND/OR surgical technologist role.
  • Employee completes initial and ongoing training and competencies as defined by service line, facility and department/unit which are specific to the needs of the patient population served (if applicable).

Nice-to-haves

  • Graduate of accredited Sterile Processing Program or Surgical Technology program.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay.
  • Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
  • Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing.
  • 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service).
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock.
  • Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
  • Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more.
  • Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts.
  • Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships.
  • Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships).
  • Colleague recognition program.
  • Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence).
  • Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.

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