Supervisor- Central Sterile Processing & Central Supply

Location: METROHEALTH MEDICAL CENTER

Biweekly Hours: 80.00

Shift: Variable Shifts; 7a-3:30p, 3p-11:30p, 11p-7:30a

For nearly two centuries, the MetroHealth System's mission has been focused on delivering high-quality patient-centered care to all communities in Northeast Ohio. Today, through our state-of-the-art Level One Trauma Center, cutting-edge specialty care units, and dedicated caregivers, the system is working at the forefront of medicine to address the overall needs of our patients and eliminate healthcare disparities.

Position Summary:

• Provides direct supervision in the reprocessing, and maintenance of reusable instrumentation, medical supplies, and equipment used in the health care facility.
• Oversees distribution of instruments and supplies to surgery via a case cart system, ensuring efficient and timely flow.
• Oversees assigned activities to the department to ensure quality, productivity, and performance expectations are met.
• Coordinates orientation, training, and scheduling of central sterile processing personnel.
• Monitors the productivity and effectiveness of the Central Sterile Processing Department.
• Upholds the standards of the system-wide customer service program.

MetroHealth offers industry-leading benefits, including tuition reimbursement, professional certification incentives, and medical/dental insurance. As a public employer, employees participate in the Ohio Public Employee Retirement System (OPERS).

Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or passage of a high school equivalency exam.
• 2 years of recent operating room or sterile processing experience with general knowledge of instrument processing technology and experience training team members.
• Certification by a national agency in sterile processing within 6 months of employment.
• Demonstrated PC proficiency.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Case cart management experience
• Lean or equivalent process improvement experience

Physical Demands:

• May need to move around intermittently during the day, including sitting, standing, stooping, bending, and ambulating.
• May need to remain still for extended periods, including sitting and standing.
• Ability to communicate in face-to-face, phone, email, and other communications.
• Ability to read job related documents.