Sterile Processing Supervisor - Day Shift
On-siteNorth Charleston, South Carolina, United States
EXPIREDNorth Charleston, South Carolina, United StatesOn-siteFull TimeHigh School Or EquivalentLarge
Full TimeHigh School Or EquivalentLarge
Job Summary
Coordinate daily workflow, staff competency, and quality assurance for the Sterile Processing Department, supervising Lead Technicians and Technicians I through III. Ensure safe, efficient, and compliant reprocessing of surgical instruments and medical devices while supporting perioperative and procedural areas. Maintain adherence to regulatory standards, productivity expectations, and professional development goals. Requires CRCST or CBSPD certification, three years of sterile processing experience, and ability to work rotating shifts and overtime as needed.
Required Qualifications
- Graduate of high school or GED equivalency
- Certified and maintain a certification in sterile processing from CRCST – HSPA (Healthcare Sterile Processing Association) or CBSPD (Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution)
- Minimum of three (3) years of sterile processing experience in sterile processing and/or leadership role
- Knowledge of sterilization principles
- Knowledge of microbiology
- Knowledge of infection prevention practices
- Knowledge of instrument names, functions, and specialty sets
- Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment
- Basic computer proficiency for documentation and recordkeeping
- Ability to perform job functions while standing
- Ability to perform job functions while sitting
- Ability to perform job functions while walking
- Ability to climb stairs
- Ability to work indoors
- Ability to work from elevated areas
- Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces
- Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions
- Ability to bend at the waist
- Ability to twist at the waist
- Ability to squat and perform job functions
- Ability to perform 'pinching' operations
- Ability to perform gross motor activities with fingers and hands
- Ability to perform firm grasping with fingers and hands
- Ability to perform fine manipulation with fingers and hands
- Ability to reach overhead
- Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders
- Ability to fully use both legs
- Ability to use lower extremities for balance and coordination
- Ability to reach in all directions
- Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs. unassisted
- Ability to lift/lower objects 50 lbs. from/to floor from/to 36 inches unassisted
- Ability to lift from 36" to overhead 25 lbs.
- Ability to exert up to 50 lbs. of force
- Ability to maintain vision 20/40 corrected
- Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand or at a distance
- Ability to match or discriminate between colors
- Ability to determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception
- Good peripheral vision capabilities
- Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction
- Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements
- Ability to deal effectively with stressful situations
- Ability to work overtime as required
- Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions
- Ability to maintain good olfactory sensory function
- Ability to be qualified physically for respirator use, initially and as required
Desired Qualifications
- Advanced certification (CIS, CER, CHL)
- Experience as a preceptor or trainer
- Familiarity with electronic instrument tracking systems
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