Central Sterile Supervisor - HCA Healthcare

Description

Introduction

Are you passionate about the patient experience? At HCA Healthcare, we are committed to caring for patients with purpose and integrity. We care like family! Jump-start your career as a(an) Central Sterile Supervisor today with HCA Houston Healthcare Medical Center.

Benefits

HCA Houston Healthcare Medical Center, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
  
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
  
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
  
• Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
  
• Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
  
• Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
  
• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
  
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
  
• Colleague recognition program
  
• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
  
• Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.
  

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Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Come join our team as a(an) Central Sterile Supervisor. We care for our community! Just last year, HCA Healthcare and our colleagues donated $13.8 million dollars to charitable organizations. Apply Today!

Job Summary and Qualifications

Under the general supervision of the Manager of Central Sterile Processing, the Supervisor of Central Sterile Processing is responsible for planning, organizing, and directing the daily activities of the Central Sterile Processing Department to provide for processing instrument trays and other supplies necessary for surgical procedures.

What you will do in this role: 

• Provides direction and supervision to technicians assigned to the Sterile Central Processing Department to set up and maintain instrument trays and equipment on a continuous basis to ensure ready availability.
• Applies specialized knowledge of specialized instruments, equipment, and supplies utilized in the provision of surgical services to provide direction to the staff assigned to the Department.
• Organizes instruments, equipment, and supplies for easy access and maximum efficiency with supervision of staff in accomplishing this responsibility.
• Organizes time efficiently to meet position responsibilities in collaboration with the Director, Surgical Services and Registered Nurses.
• Maintains a positive work atmosphere for staff as evidenced by staff interviews and department Gallup Scores.
• Applies basic knowledge of infection control principles in the cleaning, disinfecting, and stocking of all sterile equipment and supplies and in supervising personnel in this process.
• Maintains current knowledge of specialized equipment and supplies utilized in the provision of surgical services.
• Applies comprehensive knowledge of specialized equipment required to provide safe sterilization of prepared instrument trays and supplies.
• Ensures that all sterilized items have required sterilization monitors to validate sterilization.
• Maintains accurate records of all sterilization procedures with immediate notification of the Director, Surgical Services of equipment problems or any potential of lack of adequate sterilization of items.
• Ensures that preventive maintenance and all quality controls are provided for disinfecting and sterilizing equipment.
• Ensures adequate amounts of equipment and supplies in collaboration with the Director, Surgical Services with re-ordering and re-stocking as indicated.
• Utilizes all cleaning products according to guidelines and MSDS to provide for appropriate cleaning and disinfection of equipment while preventing exposure to chemicals.
• Under guidance of the Registered Nurse or Director, Surgical Services, determines appropriate priorities for activities of self and others based on work demand.
• Utilizes communication skills effectively in working with personnel.
• Maintains current knowledge of individual specifications for special instrument trays to ensure ready availability.
• Maintains awareness of own limitations and seeks guidance from appropriate personnel.
• Ensures that problems or concerns regarding activities are communicated with the Director or Assistant Director of Surgical Services.
• Provides assistance to other personnel in Department when available to include assistance in maintaining Operating Room equipment and supplies.

What qualifications you will need:

• Previous sterile processing or experience in Operating Room environment desired. Flexibility in scheduling to meet the needs of the departments served. Knowledge of sterilization procedures.
• Certified Sterile Processing Technician (CSPT)
• Certificate

HCA Houston Healthcare Medical Center is a 445+ bed acute care hospital located in the heart of central Houston, adjacent to the Medical Center and Museum District, and provides quality care for the greater Houston area. Established in 1975, our hospital has been serving Houston for more than 40 years. We provide a wide range of medical services, including cardiology, bariatrics, orthopedics, neurology, emergency care and more. Our comprehensive medical specialties are here to offer individualized care to every individual that walks through our doors. We also offer 24/7 emergency services and two intensive care units: surgical intensive care unit (SICU) and medical intensive care unit (MICU). We are an accredited Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program (MBSAQIP) Center and an accredited Chest Pain Center with Primary PCI. We are members of HCA Houston Healthcare, the most comprehensive family of hospitals in the region and part of the leading provider of healthcare in the country, HCA Healthcare. Together we are stronger, smarter and more accessible in providing the patient-centered care you need close to home.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

"The great hospitals will always put the patient and the patient's family first, and the really great institutions will provide care with warmth, compassion, and dignity for the individual."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our Central Sterile Supervisor opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Unlock the possibilities and apply today!

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.