Job Information
Trinity Health Supervisor Central Processing in Pontiac, Michigan
Employment Type:
Full time
Shift:
Night Shift
Description:
I Accountability Objectives:
Supervises, plans and organizes activities of Central Sterile Processing department personnel on the afternoon shift to
ensure completion of sterilization and processing of equipment, including providing general direction to other area
staff, assigning and coordinating specific work responsibilities under the direction of the Manager, Sterile Processing.
II Position Qualifications:
Minimum Education, Licensure / Certification and Experience Required.
A. Education
Associate's Degree in health care or science-related field, or equivalent combination of education and work
experience.
B. Licensure / Certification
Current certification as Certified Sterile Processing Technician by the Certification Board for Sterile
Processing and Distribution (CSSPD).
C Special Skill / Aptitudes
Sharp clerical skills including keyboarding 25 wpm, data entry, report retrieval, and filing.
Ability to develop associate relations utilizing a calm, flexible manner in order to ensure productivity and
customer service standards are met.
Ability to cope with high levels of stress while making appropriate decisions under pressure with minimal
direction in a busy work environment.
Excellent customer service orientation skills necessary in order to deal effectively with various levels of
hospital personnel, outside customers and community groups.
D. Experience
Five (5) years working experience in central sterile processing area.
Three (3) years experience as a Certified Central Sterile Processing Technician.
One year experience in management preferred.
III Duties / Responsibilities:
1 Supervises, plans and organizes work of Central Sterile Processing staff on afternoon and/or midnight shift.
2 Ensures appropriate staffing levels are maintained. Organizes and schedules work assignments to ensure case
preparation is appropriate for current and future assignments.
3 Provides input into staff selection, performance appraisals and associate discipline. Assists in educating the
staff in job duties to ensure compliance with department standards.
4 Coordinates and prioritizes activities as they relate to instrumentation/case cart supply issues. Develops
daily assignments for staff and makes necessary adjustments to staffing levels based upon the needs of the
department.
5 Communicates approved policies and procedures to team and provides guidance accordingly. Recommends
changes to policies and procedures to subordinates and ensures compliance. Recommends changes to
policies and procedures and may participate in the development and implementation.
6 Anticipates supply and instrumentation needs by coordinating and supervising material requirements for
surgical case carts filling supply orders from preference sheets, finding special or missing items, sequencing
supplies, and communicating with Sterile Processing to ensure supplies are in their appropriate location.
Follows through and resolves issues regarding problematic instrument trays/case carts.
7 Prepares, monitors and audits sterilization systems. Maintains appropriate sterilization records for
sterilization systems.
8 Assists in preparing the annual capital budget for Sterile Processing in identification of needs, research of
prices and products and justification. Assists in monitor and cost containment activities to meet budget and
mission requirements, such as bi-annual physical inventory and value analysis assignments.
9 Ensures that education criteria are met to remain certified for profession.
10 Serves as a liaison to OR on the off-shift, working with the Manager, Central Sterile Processing to ensure
coordination of activities to meet 24/7 needs of department.
11 Performs other duties as assigned.
Demonstrates and actively promotes an understanding and commitment to the mission of St. Joseph Mercy
Oakland through performing behaviors consistent with the Trinity Health Values.
Maintains a working knowledge of applicable Federal, State, and Local laws and regulations, the Trinity
Health Organizational Integrity Program, including the Standards of Conduct, Code of Ethics, as well as
other policies and procedures in order to ensure adherence in a manner that reflects honest, ethical and
professional behaviors.
Supports and conducts one's self in a manner consistent with customer service expectations.
V Dept/Unit Specific:
• Some weekend work required.
VII Working Conditions:
Not Applicable
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.
Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.
EOE including disability/veteran