Supv Sterile Processing II

UVA Community Health • Haymarket, VA

6d

About The Position

We are welcoming a new era in healthcare where achieving good health is just the
beginning. At UVA Health Northern VA & Culpeper, we believe in caring for the
whole person by getting to know – and making connections with – our patients. By
combining the talent and expertise of our people, the breadth of capabilities
across our system, and our commitment to helping our communities get better and
stay healthy, we are improving the patient experience.

As a UVA Health Northern VA & Culpeper team member, you will have a voice in
patient care decisions, support the most advanced medical technologies and feel
a strong sense of satisfaction from making a difference in people’s lives every
day.

This position is responsible for operational management of the Sterile
Processing Department. Demonstrates expert knowledge of hospital and
departmental standards, policies and procedures, infection control practices,
decontamination, assembly and sterilization of instruments, best practices
according to regulatory agencies and organization of department activities to
assure the needs of the customers are met. Adheres to practicing the following
guidelines: Consults all federal and state recommended practices included but
not limited to AAMI (Association for the Advancement of Medical
Instrumentation), AORN (Association for Perioperative Registered Nurses), TJC
(The Joint Commission), CMS (Centers for Medicaid Medicare services), and APIC
(Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology) guidelines
and recommended practices.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of 5 years of SPD or OR experience required.
• SPD Certification required.
• Ability to successfully complete generic and department-specific skills validation and competency testing.
• Knowledge of microbiology and sterilization principles.
• Demonstrates effective and appropriate customer relations skills, verbal and non-verbal communication techniques, interpersonal relationship skills, conflict resolution skills and critical thinking skills.

Nice To Haves

• 4 Year/Bachelor's Degree preferred.
• Prior leadership experience preferred.
• Demonstrates evidence of and a desire to continue developing leadership characteristics and behaviors.

What This Job Offers

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