Supervisor of Sterile Processing - Bakersfield
22 hours ago
Job description
Kern Medical has been a community cornerstone since its founding in 1867.Today, we are an acute care teaching center with 222 beds, offering the only advanced trauma care between Fresno and Los Angeles.
Kern Medical offers a range of primary, specialty, and multi-specialty services including high-risk pregnancy care, inpatient psychiatric services integrated with county mental health programs, and a growing network of outpatient clinics providing personalized patient-centered wellness care.
Kern Medical cares for 15,500 inpatients and 125,000 clinic patients a year.Career Opportunities within Kern Medical include many benefits such as:
New Hire Premium:
+6% of base rate of pay, matched up to 6% if contributed to Deferred Compensation Plan.
A Comprehensive Benefits Package:
includes Holidays, Paid Time Off, Retirement, Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance.
Position:
Supervisor of Sterile Processing
Compensation
The estimated pay for this position is $ to $ The rates shown include a 6% premium pay (base= $-$ plus 6%).
Definition
Under direction of the Surgical Services Management to plan, direct and coordinate activities involved in the acquisition, decontamination, storage, assembly, cleaning and sterilization of medical, surgical and related supplies, materials and equipment utilized in the care and treatment of patients at Kern Medical.
The Central Processing Supervisor provides oversight in the daily operations of the Central Processing department.
Incumbents are expected to have advanced knowledge of all phases of the Central Processing functions and operations supporting the perioperative department.
Essential Functions
Supervises staff in Central Processing to include: scheduling staff, prioritization and assigning work, orienting staff, conducting performance appraisals, making hiring and disciplinary recommendations.
Financial efficiencies including maintenance of assigned productivity indicator.
Able to maintain, prioritize and expedite work flow to meet surgical demands daily.
Coordinate with the Director/Supervisor to ensure that all sterilization processes are compliant with State, federal and regulatory and accreditation guidelines.
Serves as a resource for information regarding proper sterilization techniques, product information and equipment operation as described in all manufacturers Instructions for Use (IFU).
Oversee the accuracy and performance of the Central Processing Team Members.Assist with the maintenance of all policies and procedures required in sterile processing in accordance with the Joint Commission, AAMI and Kern Medical Infection Prevention.
Develops Performance Improvement (PI) plans for the Sterile Processing Department. Ensure PI plans are consistent with the Perioperative Department performance improvement objectives.Performs other related duties as assigned.
Employment Standards
Certification through either the Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD) or The International Association of Healthcare Central Service Material Management (IAHCSMM) or attainable within six months of employment.
Possession and maintenance of a current American Heart Association Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (BLS) card.
Incumbents not possessing the Basic Life Support card must successfully complete the appropriate training and qualify for the Basic Life Support card within 60 days of employment.
Knowledge OfBasic mathematics, English grammar and spelling, public relations; sanitation and use of universal precautions
Ability To
Communicate effectively with all levels of staff; understand and follow oral and written instructions, read, compare and verify information; perform duties in accordance with Kern Medical customer service goals as part of a support service department;
Employees must maintain all health requirements designated by Kern Medical.
Supplemental
Dependent upon assignment, applicants may be required to pass an extensive background investigation, and be fingerprinted. Disqualification for felony, misdemeanor, and traffic offenses will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.
All Kern Medical employees are designated "Disaster Service Workers" through state and local laws (CA Government Code Sec and Ordinance Code Title - Administration, Ch. 2.66 Emergency Services.) As Disaster Service Workers, all county employees are expected to remain at work, or to report for work as soon as practicable following a significant emergency or disaster.
If position responsibilities require driving a personal vehicle, then possession of a current valid California Driver's License and adherence to the Kern County Hospital Authority Vehicle Use and Driving Standard Policy (ENG-EC-119) is required.
If position responsibilities require driving a vehicle owned, leased or rented by Kern Medical, then possession of a current valid California Driver's license, a signed authorization for Release of Drivers Record Information and adherence to the Kern County Hospital Authority Vehicle Use and Driving Standard Policy (ENG-EC-119) is required.
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