Supervisor, Central Sterilizing Services (2nd Shift)

Provide Specialty Clinical/Technical Service: Provide specialized level of clinical/technical expertise in the reprocessing of instruments - including cleaning, inspecting, disinfecting, and sterilizing. Identify training gaps and proactively assess educational needs. Maintain and update equipment and supplies used in instrument reprocessing. Performs all duties performed by the Central Service technicians as needed.

Provide Education: Provide health education and feedback to individual staff members relative to department the effectiveness of training methods to a variety of audiences such as technicians, clinicians, and /Communicate with Health Care Team Collaborate with others on the health care team related to clinical/technical specification to assure a common goal of safe and effective delivery of care. Communication to a variety of audiences through with Internal Policies and External Regulations for Safe and Effective Care Delivery and Health Profession Education Knowledge and compliance to regulations and standards such as OSHA, EPA, FDA, DOT, AAMI, AORN, etc. Knowledge and compliance to accreditation agencies such as The Joint Commission. Identify and communicate variances and create action plans to address them. Assists to ensure staff are compliant with policies, procedures, and Resources Management Supervises technical activities of technician staff in UI Health Care Central Sterilizing Services. Participates in the hiring of staff and students, including candidate evaluation, interviewing, and onboarding. Assign work and monitor workflow to promote depth of competency and prevention of repetitive injury. Guide, coach and develop staff through performance management (evaluative feedback counseling) to assure outcomes are achieved. Supports management during HR procedures and communicate any issues to HR and CSS leadership.

Required Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in business administration, management, nursing, or related field: or an equivalent combination of education and experience in Central Sterilizing. Proficient in computer software applications such as Word, Outlook, and Excel. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. A minimum of 2 years related quality or technical experience in a medical field that includes a sterile processing component. Previous supervisory experience. Must possess and maintain certification through a nationally recognized central sterilizing service training program such as IAHSCMM (International Association of Healthcare Central Service Materiel Management) or CBSPD (The Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution).

Desired Qualifications: Familiarity with UI Health Care supervisory functions such as ELMS and performance reviews. Experience managing in a union environment.