Supv Central Sterile

HCA - Fort Worth, TX

Full-time - Mid Level

Fort Worth, TX

Hospitals

About the position

Do you want to join an organization that invests in you as a(an) Supv Central Sterile? At Medical City Surgical Hospital Alliance, you come first. HCA Healthcare has committed up to 300 million in programs to support our incredible team members over the course of three years. Under the general supervision of Surgical Services Director, the Sterile Processing Supervisor is responsible for processing instrument trays, maintaining sterilizers, maintaining sterilization log books, overseeing sterile processing technicians, and processing other supplies necessary for surgical and/or procedures of Medical Center Alliance hospital according to AAMI, AORN and Joint Commission standards.

Responsibilities

• Provides direction and supervision to technicians assigned to the sterile processing department
• Sets up and maintains instrument trays for minor and major surgical procedures to ensure accuracy and completion of trays
• Gains, maintains and applies knowledge of specialized instruments, equipment and supplies used in sterile processing
• Ensures that prepared instrument trays and equipment are processed for sterility
• Ensures that all sterilized items have required sterility monitors to validate effectiveness of sterile processing
• Maintains accurate records of all sterilization procedures
• Ensures accurate labelling of instruments and supplies
• Organizes instruments, equipment, and supplies for efficient access
• Ensures that preventive maintenance and quality controls are provided for sterilization equipment
• Organizes and participates in call rotation coverage for sterile processing
• Applies safety procedures, universal precautions, and principles of asepsis in all actions
• Ensures adequate amounts of equipment and supplies in collaboration with the Surgical Coordinator
• Develops and maintains instrument inventory records and count sheets
• Uses appropriate instrument transport, decontamination, disinfection, and sterilization techniques
• Manages inventory of specific equipment and supplies
• Uses Meditech automation system to perform order entry and communications
• Coordinates department schedule and priorities with Surgical Coordinator, OR Director and department staff
• Maintains awareness of own limitations, seeks guidance from appropriate coworkers
• Alerts for errors in own or others work, participates in corrective actions
• Maintains proficiency in own job duties, cross-trains to other duties as appropriate

Requirements

• Sterile processing training with certification
• Prefer previous experience as a supervisor in surgical environment
• Certification in accredited sterile processing program

Nice-to-haves

• Member of professional organization, preferred (AAMI)

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
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
• Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage)
• Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income