Supervisor of Central Sterile Processing

This is a 11pm-7:30am Mon-Fri (rotational weekend) position.

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Do you want to join an organization that invests in you as a Supervisor of

Central Sterile Processing? At Methodist Hospital, 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.

Benefits

Methodist Hospital, offers a total rewards package that supports the health,
life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and
programs include:

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), 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.

Learn more about Employee Benefits
_Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location._
You contribute to our success. Every role has an impact on our patients’ lives
and you have the opportunity to make a difference. We are looking for a
dedicated Supervisor of Central Sterile Processing like you to be a part of
our team.

Job Summary and Qualifications

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. Adheres to national and
state standards, regulatory requirements and hospital department policies.
Essential Job Functions:
1. 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.
2. 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. Collaborates with OR board runner to
ensure appropriate instrumentation is available for cases.
3. Assesses process for distribution of sterilized supplies and coordinates
with areas involved to improve frequency distribution and monitors for
effectiveness
4. Maintains Process Improvement and Sterile Processing Attendance Records.
Maintains SPD record documentation as required by regulation and Hospital
policy.
5. Maintains a safe work environment by setting standards for staff use of
universal precautions, personal protective equipment, and appropriate
monitors.
6. Facilitates minimization of immediate use sterilization through heightened
focus on the surgery schedule. Monitors productivity and quality and
identifies areas for improvement.
Minimum Education, Experience, Training, Required Knowledge, Skill,
Abilities and Other Job-Related Characteristics:
1. Education: ALL of the following:
1) High School Diploma or GED
2) New hires as of 01/01/2013 must have ONE of the following:
A. Graduate of a formal sterile processing technology program
B. Graduate of a formal surgical technologist program
C. Three (3) years of experience in a sterile processing technician role OR
surgical technologist role.
2. Experience: New hires as of 01/01/2013 must have three (3) years
experience in a sterile processing technician role AND/OR surgical
technologist role.
3. 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).
4. Preferred: Graduate of accredited Sterile Processing Program or Surgical
Technology program
Minimum License, Certificates, or Registrations Required:
Effective 01/01/2013: ONE of the following:
A. Certified Sterile Processing Technician (CSPDT) from the Certification
Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (formerly NICHSPDP).
B. Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) from the
International Association of Healthcare Central Service material Management
Methodist Hospital opened in 1963 as the first hospital in the now
internationally acclaimed South Texas Medical Center. With over 900 beds,
Methodist Hospital offers a broad range of specialties including cardiology,
oncology, bone marrow transplants, emergency medicine, neurosciences,
maternity care, gynecology and orthopedics. We are proud to be the largest
provider of the lifesaving ECMO Program in San Antonio, are home to the
largest robotics program in the world, and our Adult Blood Cancer and Stem
Cell Transplant unit has become the first program to receive FACT
Accreditation in North America.
As the flagship hospital, and most comprehensive medical care facility of
Methodist Healthcare, we appreciate the support and recognition we receive
from the community. We’ve recently been named the No.1 Best Regional Hospital
by the U.S. News and World Report for 2019-20. We pride ourselves on providing
the highest quality of care possible for our patients, which is proven by our
consecutive Grade A Leapfrog Hospital Safety scores. In addition, Methodist
Hospital not only received a Primary Stroke Center designation from The Joint
Commission, but has also received a Comprehensive Stroke Center Certification
from DNV GL Healthcare, designating the facility as offering the most advanced
stroke treatment available in a given geographic area. For more information,
please visit our website at www.sahealth.com and select Methodist Hospital
under Locations.
> “Good people beget good people.”- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
> HCA Healthcare Co-Founder
We are a family 270,000 dedicated professionals! Our Talent Acquisition team
is reviewing applications for our Supervisor of Central Sterile Processing
opening. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Submit your
resume today to join our community of caring!
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do
not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin,
gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability
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