Sterile Processing Supervisor - Full Time - Bakersfield - Outpatient Surgery

Sterile Processing Supervisor - Full Time - Bakersfield - Outpatient SurgerySupervises and monitors the collection, decontamination, assembly, sterilization, and disinfection of instruments and equipment. Coordinates staff to prepare surgical trays and case carts. Implements sterile processing policies and procedures and guides audits of sterile processing performance.

Monitors inventory and maintains records of all relevant instruments and equipment. Trains staff and evaluates training needs to identify opportunities to improve sterile processing services. Serves as a resource for team members on sterile processing activities.

Collaborates with other departments and units to ensure efficient, safe, and effective instrument and equipment availability. Oversees technicians and staff to ensure compliance with applicable regulations and requirements in daily work. Conducts regular audits for compliance with relevant regulations and policies, tracking status of non-compliance issues and implementing corrective action plans.Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: (Core)Ambiguity/Uncertainty ManagementAttention to DetailBusiness KnowledgeCommunicationConstructive FeedbackCritical ThinkingCross-Group CollaborationDecision MakingDependabilityDiversity, Equity, and Inclusion SupportDrives ResultsFacilitation SkillsHealth Care IndustryInfluencing OthersIntegrityLeadershipLearning AgilityOrganizational SavvyProblem SolvingShort- and Long-term Learning & RecallStrategic ThinkingTeam BuildingTeamworkTopic-Specific CommunicationKnowledge, Skills and Abilities: (Functional)Bloodborne Pathogen KnowledgeCompliance ManagementDelegationHazardous Materials and ChemicalsInstrumentationMaintain Files and RecordsMedical Sanitation and Infection ControlMedical Waste ManagementMentoring and CoachingSafety ManagementSterile ProcessingMinimum Qualifications:Minimum one (1) year of experience in a leadership role with or without direct reports.Minimum two (2) years of experience in sterile processing and/or processing reusable medical/surgical equipment/instruments.Bachelors degree in Health Care Administration, Public Health, Health Sciences, Business, or related field AND minimum three (3) years of experience in sterile processing, health care operations, health care administration, materials management, supply distribution, inventory control, or a directly related field OR Minimum six (6) years of experience in sterile processing, health care operations, health care administration, materials management, supply distribution, inventory control, or a directly related field.Registered Central Service Technician Certificate required at hire OR Sterile Processing Distribution Technician Certificate required at hirePreferred Qualifications:Certified Flexible Endoscope Reprocessor (CFER) OR Certified Endoscope Reprocessor (CER).Certified Healthcare Leader (CHL) OR Management in Sterile Processing (CSPM).