Supervisor, Sterile Processing

Posted:
11/6/2024, 4:00:00 PM

Location(s):
Wisconsin, United States ⋅ Appleton, Wisconsin, United States

Experience Level(s):
Junior ⋅ Mid Level ⋅ Senior

Field(s):
Medical, Clinical & Veterinary

Why ThedaCare?   

Living A Life Inspired!

Our new vision at ThedaCare is bold, ambitious, and ignited by a shared passion to provide outstanding care. We are inspired to reinvent health care by becoming a proactive partner in health, enriching the lives of all and creating value in everything we do. Each of us are called to take action in delivering higher standards of care, lower costs and a healthier future for our patients, our families, our communities and our world. 

At ThedaCare, our team members are empowered to be the catalyst of change through our values of compassion, excellence, leadership, innovation, and agility.  A career means much more than excellent compensation and benefits. Our team members are supported by continued opportunities for learning and development, accessible and transparent leadership, and a commitment to work/life balance. If you’re interested in joining a health care system that is changing the face of care and well-being in our community, we encourage you to explore a future with ThedaCare.

Benefits, with a whole-person approach to wellness –

  • Lifestyle Engagement
    • e.g. health coaches, relaxation rooms, health focused apps (Wonder, Ripple), mental health support  

  • Access & Affordability
    • e.g. minimal or zero copays, team member cost sharing premiums, daycare

About ThedaCare!

Summary :

The Supervisor, Sterile Processing supervises assigned team members, and oversees workflow efficiency, instrument processing, and activities within the sterile processing department. Collaborates and develops relationships with medical staff, team members, hospital and clinic customers, patients, and visitors. Promotes and strengthens team member engagement, process improvement, and quality initiatives. Is responsible for departmental adherence to ThedaCare policies, regulatory standards, and compliance.

Job Description:

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

  • Ensures optimal, high-level disinfection and sterile processing performance through quality controls established within the department and set forth by AAMI, OSHA, Joint Commission, and AORN.

  • Coordinates performance of daily workflow activities, and creates and maintains the team member schedule.

  • Serves as liaison and resource for sterile processing, perioperative services, and hospital and outside customers.

  • Collects, coordinates, and audits documentation ensuring ongoing compliance with regulatory standards.

  • Works closely with biomed, materials management, and supply chain to ensure supplies are available in an efficient and fiscally responsible manner.

  • Collaborates with sterile processing trainer and manager to ensure continual compliance with hospital policy and regulatory standards.

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Associate’s degree in a healthcare related field

  • Two years of leadership experience

  • Two years of perioperative experience

  • Sterile Processing Certification (HSPA or equivalent)

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

  • Ability to move freely (standing, stooping, walking, bending, pushing, and pulling) and lift up to a maximum of fifty (50) pounds without assistance

  • Job classification is exposed to blood borne pathogens (blood or bodily fluids) while performing job duties

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

  • Frequent exposure to sharp objects and instruments

  • Occasional exposure to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and risk of electrical shock

  • Occasional high noise level in work environment

  • Possible exposure to communicable diseases, hazardous materials, and pharmacological agents

Responsibilities schedule includes M-F between 5:30a-8:30p, 8 hour shifts.

No weekends, holidays or nights.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Scheduled FTE:

1

Location:

Thedacare Surgery Center - OSP Hospital - Appleton,Wisconsin

Overtime Exempt:

Yes