Supvr Sterile Processing
- Colorado Springs, CO
- $25.80-38.70 per hour
- Permanent
- Full-time
Supervises daily staff activities for the department. Independently performs entry level core functions. Core sterile processing functions include receive, sorting and decontamination of surgical/clinic items and instruments, inspection and packaging, identification of appropriate sterilization methods with appropriate cycle selection of sterilization or high level disinfection, completing appropriate required documentation and has the ability to perform routine testing of necessary equipment. Acts as a resource or subject matter expert for associate and mid level team members.Responsibilities:
- Performs instrument and equipment decontamination and cleaning following IFU's while having the ability to disassemble items before choosing appropriate cleaning method. Performs visual inspection of instruments and equipment prior to appropriate assembly and packaging of instruments or equipment.
- Performs appropriate sterilization/high level disinfection of instrument and equipment based on IFUs while inspecting and ensuring all external indicators, filters and labels are appropriate. Performs routine cleaning and sterilizer testing including biological monitoring, leak testing and bowie dick tests as appropriate.
- Precepts and verifies competency and skill development of staff as appropriate while functioning as a resource and knowledge expert. Documents work performed utilizing instrument tracking software/paper documentation as required
- Determines, coordinates, and supervises daily staffing assignments and levels. Provides direction, orientation, training, coaching, and mentoring to staff. Assists with performance evaluations and disciplinary actions. Ensures staff compliance with regulatory requirements and departmental/organizational policies and procedures.
- Performs staff responsibilities as needed to fulfill required service levels. Leads the handling and resolution of complex issues and complaints.
- Within scope of job, requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgement and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and take appropriate action.
- High School diploma or GED. Preferred: Medical Terminology course.
- Certified as a CSPDT (Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician) or CRCST (Certified Registered Central Service Technician). Preferred: Leadership development courses, second certification.
- 3 years of experience in Sterile Processing department.
- BLS through the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer with card in-hand before start date. BLS or CPR card must be good through sixty days of hire.
- Medical, dental and vision coverage including coverage for eligible dependents
- 403(b) with employer matching contributions
- Time away from work: paid time off (PTO), paid family and medical leave (inclusive of Colorado FAMLI), leaves of absence; start your employment at UCHealth with PTO in your bank
- Employer-paid basic life and accidental death and dismemberment coverage with buy-up coverage options
- Employer paid short term disability and long-term disability with buy-up coverage options
- Wellness benefits
- Full suite of voluntary benefits such as flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent care, health savings accounts (available with HD/HSA medical plan only), identity theft protection, pet insurance, and employee discount programs
- Education benefits for employees, including the opportunity to be eligible for 100% of tuition, books and fees paid for by UCHealth for specific educational degrees. Other programs may qualify for up to $5,250 pre-paid by UCHealth or in the form of tuition reimbursement each calendar year
- UCHealth is a qualifying employer for the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program! UCHealth provides employees with free assistance navigating the PSLF program to submit their federal student loans for forgiveness through Savi.