• Job Description

  Req#: R00015078

  El Camino Health is committed to hiring, retaining and growing the best and brightest professionals who will carry our mission and vision forward. We are proud of our reputation in the community: One built on compassion, innovation, collaboration and delivering high-quality care. Come join the team that makes this happen.

  Applicants MUST apply for position(s) by submitting a separate application for each individual job posting number they are interested in being considered for.

  FTE

  1

  Scheduled Bi-Weekly Hours

  80

  Work Shift

  Night: 8 hours

  Job Description

  The Sterile Processing Supervisor manages, develops and trains the staff that performs the following activities: cleaning, decontamination, disinfection, assembly, sterilization, case cart building and sterile storage for all hospital-reprocessed / sterilized equipment, instrument or supplies required for use in El Camino Hospital. Ensures the accurate, reliable, and timely access to sterile supplies for clinicians. Is responsible for the effective use of materials, personnel, and resources to produce quality results and positive outcomes in patient care.

  QUALIFICATIONS

  • High School education with some college-level and/or professional training in materials management, infection control, decontamination and disinfection, medical instrumentation, medical terminology industrial management and/or communication.

  • Three years' experience in sterile processing and/or operating room in an acute care setting, including at least 2 years in a lead or supervisory role.

  • Strong knowledge of decontamination and sterilization sciences, infection prevention and control measures, case cart systems, medical/surgical supplies and equipment.

  • Work experience and proficiency in applying the following standards and best practices related to processing and sterile supply issues: AAMI, AORN, FDA, TJC, Healthcare Sterile Processing, NIOSH and OSHA.

  • Proven track record in demonstrating critical thinking, analytical skills, prioritizing and planning skills.

  • Demonstrates effective oral and written communication, customer-service and supervisory skills.

  • Proficient computer skills including Word, Excel, Office software.

  License/Certifications

  Current CBSPD (Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution) or Healthcare Sterile Processing Certification as a technician.

  Current Certification in Healthcare Leadership from Healthcare Sterile Processing required within one year of hire into position.

  Salary Range:

  $46.14 - $69.21 USD Hourly

  The Physical Requirements and Working Conditions of this job are available. El Camino Health will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with a disability if that will allow them to perform the essential functions of a job unless doing so creates an undue hardship for the hospital, or causes a direct threat to these individuals or others in the workplace which cannot be eliminated by reasonable accommodation.

  Light Work - Walking or standing up to 49% of shift, duties require standard movement, may occasionally lift up to 20 lbs. - (Physical Requirements-United States of America)

  An Equal Opportunity Employer:
  El Camino Health seeks and values a diverse workforce. The organization is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of qualifications and competencies. El Camino Health prohibits discrimination in employment based on race, ancestry, national origin, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, marital status, age, medical condition or any other status protected by law. In addition to state and federal law, El Camino Health also follows all applicable fair and equitable employment policies from the County of Santa Clara.

• About the company

  El Camino Health includes two not-for-profit acute care hospitals in Los Gatos and Mountain View and urgent care, multi-specialty care and primary care locations across Santa Clara County.

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