Sterile Processing Supervisor in Rockford, Illinois at Swedish American

At UW Health in northern Illinois, you will have:

• Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package including: PTO, Medical, Dental, Vision, retirement, short and long-term disability, paternity leave, adoption assistance, tuition assistance

• Annual wellness reimbursement

• Opportunity for on-site day care through UW Health Kids

• Tuition reimbursement for career advancement--ask about our fully funded programs!

• Abundant career growth opportunities to nurture professional development

• Strong shared governance structure

• Commitment to employee voice

POSITION SUMMARY:

The supervisor will be responsible for overseeing the sterilization and high level disinfection of equipment outside of the Surgical Sterile Processing department. This person will travel to off-site locations to oversee the processes used in those locations. This includes departments in the hospital and offices located out of the hospital. The supervisor will have the authority to make immediate corrections if violations are found and hold staff responsible. The supervisor will oversee orientation of new staff, both in SSA and areas out of SSA to ensure when either sterilization or high level disinfection is taking place, all guidelines are followed. The supervisor will rotate into the areas frequently to ensure compliance is maintained.

EDUCATION/TRAINING:

High School Education or equivalent. 5 plus years of Sterile Processing experience required.

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION:

Current Central Service Tech Certification (International Association of Health Care Central Service Materials Management - IAHCCSMM or Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution - CBSPD) required.

Current Instrument Specialist Certification (Certified Instrument Specialist - CIS Certification through IAHCCSMM or SPD Surgical Instrument Specialist - C.S.I.S Certification through CBSPD).

EXPERIENCE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:

Successful completion of annual job specific competencies and skill verification tools required. Knowledge of aseptic technique and standard precautions required. Knowledge of surgical instrumentation, types of service specific cases scheduled, and basic medical terminology is required. Ability to use sterilization equipment is required. Ability to troubleshoot equipment failure is required. Ability to use information systems as it relates to Sterile Processing is required. Must have knowledge of Joint Commission standards as they pertain to sterilization. In addition must have knowledge of AAMI standards.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

UW Health is committed to being a diverse, inclusive and anti-racist workplace and is an Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Our integrity shines through in patient care interactions and our daily work practices as we work to embrace the knowledge, unique perspectives and qualities each employee and faculty member brings to work each day. Applications from Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) individuals, LGBTQ+ and non-binary identities, women, persons with disabilities, military service members and veterans are strongly encouraged. EOE, including disability/veterans.