Clinical Supervisor, Educator - Sterile Processing

Company: Saint Joseph Health System
Location: Mishawaka
Posted on: March 21, 2025

Job Description:

Employment Type:Full timeShift:Day ShiftDescription:Saint Joseph Health System is proud to now offer Daily Pay. Work Today, Get Paid Today!Why Saint Joseph Health System?At Saint Joseph Health System, our values give us strength. That character guides every decision we make - even when those decisions are complicated, costly or hard. We honor our mission to care for every man, woman and child who needs us by investing in technology, people and capabilities that allow us to set the standard for quality care. What we offer:

• Benefits first day of employment (Including: Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, Life, STD/LTD)
• Daily Pay
• Retirement savings account with employer match
• Generous paid time off programs
• Employee referral incentive program
• Tuition/professional development reimbursement
• State of the art equipment
• Supportive team approach
• Unlimited CEU'sAbout the job:The Supervisor & Educator of the Sterile Processing Department supports and assists the Service Manager in providing 24-hour operations of the SPD service area. Meets or exceeds patient, physician, or other pertinent customer expectations. Assists in the selection, development and if required, corrective action of staff, in order to maintain competence and high-quality service or care. Develops, plans, implements and evaluates educational programs to meet the needs of the Sterile Processing Department (SPD) and to aide in the professional development of staff.What you will do:
  • Coordinates daily work assignments, monitoring all processing areas and maintains employee schedule ensuring adequate coverage for hours of operation and call coverage on weekends and Holidays.
  • Assists Senior Director of Surgical Services in evaluations of Sterile Processing staff.
  • Acts as liaison and facilitates communication between sterile processing operating room personnel and nursing units.
  • Facilitates the processing of instrumentation and equipment, ensuring quality and customer satisfaction. Assist with collecting data for Quality Assurance.
  • Reviews operating room schedules, anticipating needs and/or conflicts with instrumentation, coordinating instrumentation for all procedures with operating room personnel.
  • Responsible for the daily review of all recording tapes and biological / chemical tests from all sterilizers and records results.
  • Implements hospital policy and procedure for positive biological tests. Monitors staff compliance with all required safety precautions.
  • Conducts staff meetings and provides educational opportunities for staff. Ensures SPD policies and procedures are kept updated.
  • Maintains departmental education records in compliance with regulatory guidelines. Oversees quality and infection control initiatives for SPD.
  • Provides a comprehensive and technical orientation, education and training program for the sterile processing staff.
  • Duties & responsibilities include accuracy of documenting services and supplies provided to patients, including those that may produce patient charges. If designated as a "Revenue Lead", additional responsibilities will include revenue reconciliation and charge-error correction as specified by departmental process and hospital policy. Performs other duties consistent with purpose of job as directed.What is required of you:Education: Certification as a Surgical Technologist or Sterile Processing Technician gained through an accredited certification program such as the CBSPD sterilization certification or CRCST (Certified Registered Central Service Technician) or Certification for IAHCSMM CHL (Certification in Healthcare Leadership) or Licensed RN in the State of IndianaLicensure: Certification as a Surgical Technologist or Sterile Processing Technician. CIS and CFER certification within 1 year of employment or Licensed RN in the State of Indiana.Experience: Three (3) years of progressive work experience in a Sterile Processing or Operating Room setting along with a working knowledge of AAMI standards.Other Job Requirements: Strong computer skills required including a working knowledge of MS Word, MS Powerpoint and MS Excel.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. Associated topics: ad 1730 00, classroom dynamics, curriculum, education, education research, educational research, gs 1701 13, k 12, teaching method, teacher training

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