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Sterile Processing Supervisor-Sterile Processing-Fulltime-Variable

UC Irvine, Fountain Valley, California, us, 92728

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UCI Health is the clinical enterprise of the University of California, Irvine, and the only academic health system based in Orange County. UCI Health comprises its main campus, UCI Medical Center, a 459-bed acute care hospital in Orange, Calif., four hospitals and affiliated physicians of the UCI Health Community Network in Orange and Los Angeles counties and ambulatory care centers across the region. Listed among America’s Best Hospitals by U.S. News & World Report for 23 consecutive years, UCI Medical Center provides tertiary and quaternary care and is home to Orange County’s only National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center, high-risk perinatal/neonatal program and American College of Surgeons-verified Level I adult and Level II pediatric trauma center, gold level 1 geriatric emergency department and regional burn center. UCI Health serves a region of nearly 4 million people in Orange County, western Riverside County and southeast Los Angeles County. To learn more about UCI Health, visit www.ucihealth.org. Your Role on the Team

Position Summary:

The supervisor of Sterile Processing is an actively certified Sterile Processing Technician who is responsible for overseeing operations resources by planning, organizing, and providing sterile processing services for the OR and other departments. The supervisor fosters a supportive and professional environment for staff. They are responsible for overseeing supply and instrument inventory including procurement, process, and repair. Supervises the day-to-day operations of the department on all shifts. The SPD department is responsible for the decontamination of specific equipment and instruments used throughout the hospital as well as reprocessing and/or sterilizing those items in addition to those used in surgery. The SPD supervisor promotes an environment of cooperative staff efforts within the unit and with other units, especially the operating room as well as maintaining regulatory compliance. Responsibilities

Responsibilities include overseeing sterile processing operations, coordinating with the operating room and other departments, managing supply and instrument inventory, procurement, processing and repair, and supervising the SPD department on all shifts to ensure regulatory compliance and patient safety. What It Takes to be Successful

Required Qualifications

High school graduate or equivalent. Current CRCST or CBSPD certification. Ability to follow written and verbal direction. Completion of an accredited certified SPD Technician training program. Certification from Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA) or Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD). Two (2) or more years in an SPD leadership role (informal or formal). Minimum of four (4) years’ experience as a Sterile Processing Technician and/or Surgical Technician. Demonstrates effective communication skills with the ability to interact effectively with all levels of staff in an organization. Understanding of all aspects of perioperative services in an acute care setting. Must possess the skill, knowledge and ability essential to the successful performance of assigned duties. Customer service skills appropriate to the job. Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English. Ability to maintain a work pace appropriate to the workload. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships across the Health System. Preferred Qualifications

Knowledge of University and medical center organizations, policies, procedures and forms. Conditions of Employment

The University of California, Irvine (UCI) seeks to provide a safe and healthy environment for the entire UCI community. As part of this commitment, all applicants who accept an offer of employment must comply with the following conditions of employment: Background Check and Live Scan; Employment Misconduct; Legal Right to Work in the United States; Vaccination Policies; Smoking and Tobacco Policy; Drug Free Environment. Exercise the utmost discretion in managing sensitive information learned in the course of performing duties, including but not limited to employee and student records, health and patient records, financial data, strategic plans, proprietary information, and any other sensitive or non-public information. Ensure that sensitive information is properly safeguarded and follow all organizational policies and laws on data protection and privacy. The unauthorized or improper disclosure of confidential work-related information is a violation. Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: as a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer will be required to disclose specified misconduct-related information. Additional policy details can be reviewed at the provided link. California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act; E-Verify; Pre-Placement Health Evaluation details available via the university HR site. Closing Statement: The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or protected veteran status. We are committed to a diverse, inclusive workforce. UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request. For more information, contact UCI's Employee Experience Center (EEC) at eec@uci.edu or (949) 824-0500, Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Seniority level

Mid-Senior level Employment type

Full-time Job function

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