Surgical Services Supervisor - Internal

Job Description Surgical Services Supervisor - Internal #11359 Job #: 11359 Job Category: Nursing Job Type: Full Time Shift Type: Variable Department: Central Sterile Pay Range: DOE Open Date: 12.
15.
23 Close Date: Qualifications: High School diploma or equivalent required.
Certification in Sterile Processing and Surgical Technology within the first year of job.
Job Details: Start Date: Open Until Filled.
This is an exempt position.
This position is for internal candidates only.
Qualifications: High School diploma or equivalent required.
Certification in Sterile Processing and Surgical Technology within the first year of job.
Ability to follow written and oral directions Computer and typing skills required Demonstrates high level of personal and professional accountability and responsibility Self-directed and performs duties independently Ability to problem-solve and apply critical thinking skills Ability to operate and communicate effectively while under pressure is essential Must have the proven ability to maintain confidentiality Must demonstrate excellent customer service and communication skills Ability to effectively communicate and coordinate daily work flow to ensure department needs are met Ability to mentor staff members Must be flexible, dependable, and demonstrate the ability to adapt to change Duties & Responsibilities: Job Summary The Surgical Services Supervisor under the direction of the Surgical Services Director, assesses plans, organizes, directs, and evaluates activities and personnel in the Sterile Processing Department and the Surgical Technologist/Operating Room Technologist staff.
Assumes responsibilities for maintaining adequate inventory of instruments and equipment, use of aseptic technique, and knowledge and skill in the use of instruments and equipment.
Assess the knowledge, competency and performance of Sterile Processing Technicians, Certified Surgical Technologists and Operating Room Technologists.
Duties Supervises the Sterile Processing, Surgical/OR Technologist staff, assists in training, evaluates the performance of staff and disciplines in conjunction with the Director of Surgical Services.
Prioritizes schedules, assigns and monitors work to optimize operational service.
Supervises basic central sterile functions in decontamination and sterile work areas.
Ensures proper care and handling of instrumentation received through decontamination area.
Monitors the use of proper techniques through the instrumentation processing, preparation and packaging areas, sterilization and Quality Assurance areas.
Serves as a liaison between Central Sterile department and perioperative areas, coordinating activities and resolving problems as they arise.
Serves as a liaison between hospital-associated clinics, and intra-hospital departments that utilize reusable sterile instrumentation or who utilize disinfection processes in their clinical setting.
Works with physicians to determine instrumentation needs.
Advises Materials Manager in the procurement of instrumentation and supplies.
Monitors inventory and communicates with Materials Management of ongoing needs.
Ensures sterilization activities are properly documented and participates in the maintenance of department records.
Updates Policy and Procedure manuals as well as Instructions for Use (IFU’s) for new equipment.
Coordinates in-service education for new equipment and new processes for sterilization.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Other Info: Lifting Requirements: Very Heavy- is considered generally lifting objects in excess of 100 lbs.
with frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing 50 lbs or more.
Job Posted: 12/15/2023 Contact Name: Human Resources Contact Phone: 530.
712.
2137 Contact Email: hrrecruiting@orohosp.
com