Certified Sterile Processing Supervisor

Overview

Johns Hopkins Intrastaff is the internal staffing agency for the Johns Hopkins Health System and partner hospitals, providing temporary support to a variety of the Johns Hopkins locations. Our employees are the strength of our service. Intrastaff is unique because it's one of the very few agencies where a person has the benefit of being a temporary employee and also feels like a member of a large organization.

Working at Hopkins means joining a culturally diverse team that includes some of the best nurses, physicians and allied health professionals in the world. Directly or indirectly, you'll have exposure to cutting-edge technology and groundbreaking medical research.

Pay Rate: $39.00 - $41.00 Per hour (Based on Experience)

Location: Johns Hopkins Hospital Schedules:

Monday – Friday | 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Monday – Friday | 11:00 PM – 7:30 AM

Responsibilities

Responsible for supervising all employees on an assigned shift in Sterile Processing (SP) performing duties associated with cleaning, assembly and sterilization of surgical instrumentation, as well as storage and transport of specific instrumentation, surgical sets and patient care equipment while incorporating safety and customer service expectations. Supervises daily operational tasks for Sterile Processing Staff members on a given shift.

Oversees the Sterile Processing staff and directs all operations related to decontamination, assembly &Sterilization of surgical instruments Provides quality assurance to sterile processing functions

Coordinates with Sterile Processing Educator to provide education to shift-based staff. Oversee a shift employee participation in educational programs

Communicates effectively and consistently to superiors, peers, and employees. Routinely provides others with the information they need to do their jobs.

Leads Staff and generates commitment to program and project goals.

Builds Relationship and Fosters Teamwork

Supports a Learning Environment

Knows procedure for load recall in the event of a positive biological test.

Responds promptly and positively to all customer requests.

Qualifications

Minimum of a High School Diploma or GED Equivalent.

One of the following certifications is required: CBSPD (Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution) Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA) IAHCSMM (International Association of Healthcare Central Service Materials Management) certification

CRCST CBSPD certification

One of the following certifications is also required: CER (Certified Endoscope Reprocessor)

CFER (Certified Flexible Endoscope Reprocessor)

CHL (Certified Healthcare Leader)

Minimum of 3 years supervisory experience

Minimum 4 years of experience with a college degree - or - 8 years of experience without a college degree.; Cart picking experience preferred.

Must have demonstrated competence in instrument set assembly and sterilization across multiple specialties.

Johns Hopkins Health System and its affiliates are an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

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