Horizon Health Corporation
Supervisor Sterile Processing FT
Horizon Health Corporation, Mcallen, Texas, United States, 78501
Responsibilities
Provides oversight and local operations management of the Sterile Processing Department (SPD) supporting Surgical Services, various nursing units, and off‑site clinics. Ensures coordinated and timely delivery of reprocessed items to clinical stakeholders within the health care organization. Ensures local facility sterilization and High‑Level Disinfection (HLD) functions comply with all regulatory requirements. Manages SPD personnel and serves as liaison between SPD and other departments. Maintains effective interdepartmental relationships, coordinates, resolves problems, and ensures cooperation with other programs and services. In conjunction with Surgical Services Director, manages the overall SPD budget including determining resource needs, allocating resources, and ensuring proper utilization in productivity, efficiency, and cost effectiveness of SPD operations. Develops and maintains a system of internal reviews that ensure service programs operate in compliance with regulatory and accrediting organizations.
Qualifications
4‑5 years experience minimum in Sterile Processing with increasing responsibility. Prior supervisory experience preferred. Manual dexterity with ability to assemble and disassemble complex instrumentation. Proficient in Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Excel, Word) and instrument management applications (Censis, OneSource). Technically proficient in spoken and written English, especially interpreting manufacturer’s Instructions For Use (IFU).
Education & License
High School diploma or GED required. Associate’s degree or Bachelor’s degree preferred.
Certification Requirements
Certification as Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) through Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA) or Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician (CSPDT) through Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD) is required. Must acquire at least three additional certifications within two years: Certified Instrument Specialist (CIS), Certified Endoscope Reprocessor (CER), and Certified Healthcare Leader (CHL) (or equivalent from IAHCSMM/CBSPD). Certifications must be maintained throughout employment. Effective January 30, 2022, all new hires must have the required SPD certifications. Incumbent SPD supervisors will obtain the credentials within 24 months of transition to SPD Supervisor role and keep them current thereafter.
EEO Statement
All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion, and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
#J-18808-Ljbffr
Provides oversight and local operations management of the Sterile Processing Department (SPD) supporting Surgical Services, various nursing units, and off‑site clinics. Ensures coordinated and timely delivery of reprocessed items to clinical stakeholders within the health care organization. Ensures local facility sterilization and High‑Level Disinfection (HLD) functions comply with all regulatory requirements. Manages SPD personnel and serves as liaison between SPD and other departments. Maintains effective interdepartmental relationships, coordinates, resolves problems, and ensures cooperation with other programs and services. In conjunction with Surgical Services Director, manages the overall SPD budget including determining resource needs, allocating resources, and ensuring proper utilization in productivity, efficiency, and cost effectiveness of SPD operations. Develops and maintains a system of internal reviews that ensure service programs operate in compliance with regulatory and accrediting organizations.
Qualifications
4‑5 years experience minimum in Sterile Processing with increasing responsibility. Prior supervisory experience preferred. Manual dexterity with ability to assemble and disassemble complex instrumentation. Proficient in Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Excel, Word) and instrument management applications (Censis, OneSource). Technically proficient in spoken and written English, especially interpreting manufacturer’s Instructions For Use (IFU).
Education & License
High School diploma or GED required. Associate’s degree or Bachelor’s degree preferred.
Certification Requirements
Certification as Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) through Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA) or Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician (CSPDT) through Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD) is required. Must acquire at least three additional certifications within two years: Certified Instrument Specialist (CIS), Certified Endoscope Reprocessor (CER), and Certified Healthcare Leader (CHL) (or equivalent from IAHCSMM/CBSPD). Certifications must be maintained throughout employment. Effective January 30, 2022, all new hires must have the required SPD certifications. Incumbent SPD supervisors will obtain the credentials within 24 months of transition to SPD Supervisor role and keep them current thereafter.
EEO Statement
All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion, and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
#J-18808-Ljbffr