Supervisor - Sterile Processing

Ochsner Health • Baton Rouge, LA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

We've made a lot of progress since opening the doors in 1942, but one thing has never changed - our commitment to serve, heal, lead, educate, and innovate. We believe that every award earned, every record broken and every patient helped is because of the dedicated employees who fill our hallways. At Ochsner, whether you work with patients every day or support those who do, you are making a difference and that matters. Come make a difference at Ochsner Health and discover your future today! This job directs, plans, and coordinates the activities of the sterile processing department to meet patient care demands. Manages inventory levels of the Operating Room (OR) supplies, ensures proper maintenance and repair of OR equipment, and manages resources and personnel in the sterile processing department. Oversees productivity and quality of performance for sterile processing care team members and ensures inventory supply levels are appropriate to provide patient care functions without disruption while being at the most cost beneficial level to the organization. This position will be rotating between the Ochsner O'Neal and The Grove locations.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 3 years of experience working with and leading teams.
• Proficiency in using computers, software, and web-based applications.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and ability to present information clearly and professionally.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to be self-directed, organized and goal oriented.
• Leadership and motivational skills and ability to develop employees.
• Ability to demonstrate good judgment and function calmly in handling difficult situations.
• Analytical skills and ability to evaluate supply utilization and determine most effective inventory levels.
• Ability to work a flexible work schedule (e.g. 24/7, weekend, holiday, on call availability) and travel throughout and between facilities.

Nice To Haves

• Graduation from an accepted program in surgical technology or a bachelor's degree in surgical technology.
• 2 years of experience in sterile processing.
• Experience working as a scrub tech or surgical tech in a hospital.
• Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST), Certified Sterile Processing Department Technician (CSPDT), or Certified Surgical Technologist (CST).

Responsibilities

• Leads services that support the preoperative process by supervising staff, leading the daily operations of the department and communicating pertinent information.
• Manages supply, instrumentation and equipment distribution to user areas to ensure inventory levels are sufficient to meet patient care/user demands while maintaining cost.
• Performs proper handling and reporting of inventory transactions of supplies and equipment.
• Trains and develops staff while ensuring employees are motivated to achieve functional objectives.
• Adapts behavior to the specific patient population, including but not limited to respect for privacy, method of introduction to the patient, adapting explanation of services or procedures to be performed, requesting permissions and communication style.
• Performs other related duties as required.
• Remains knowledgeable on current federal, state and local laws, accreditation standards or regulatory agency requirements that apply to the assigned area of responsibility and ensures compliance with all such laws, regulations and standards.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED