Supervisor - Sterile Supply

Join our team as a day shift, full-time, Supervisor of Sterile Supply at INTEGRIS Health Edmond Hospital in Edmond, OK.

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• INTEGRIS Health, Oklahoma’s largest not-for-profit health system, is seeking a dedicated caregiver to join us in our mission to partner with people to live healthier lives. 
• Benefits of being an INTEGRIS Health caregiver include front-loaded PTO, medical benefits through the extensive INTEGRIS Health network, financial assistance for continued education, 24/7 mental health support and more. 
• Take the first step toward growing your career by joining us. 

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

Provides financial support and guidance through project planning, management, and evaluation as to the overall business functions to the director of PeriOperative Services. Resolves operational issues that arise as related to the business objectives of the organization. Responsible for the daily operational functions of the Sterile Processing Department. Assists the Surgery director in the development, interpretation and application of policies and procedures.

The Supervisor Sterile Supply responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following: 

• Manages department staff, including hiring, orientation, scheduling, and training, evaluating performance and competency, and conducting disciplinary/counseling sessions as needed. 
• Oversees the billing and scheduling functions within PeriOperative Services. 
• Prepares, reviews, and consults, on the development of capital and operational budgets. 
• Coordinates cost accounting information. 
• Maintains department policies & procedures. 
• Researches products and makes all purchases (except capital budget purchases) for applicable cost centers. 
• Works collaboratively with system supply chain to standardize supplies and ensures supplies are purchased on VHA contracts. 
• Manages product inventory with emphasis toward establishing par levels and inventory reduction. 
• Communicates directly with physicians on product selection and standardization, and coordinates product evaluation, standardization, and staff education. 
• Coordinates product demonstration, trials, and in-services with vendors, medical, and hospital staff representatives to implement needed product conversions. 
• Manages all bone and tissue products in order to maintain all required JCAHO/FDA standards. 
• Directs the preparation procedures used in all areas of Sterile Processing and ensures compliance with infection control standards and sterility guidelines. 
• Ensures appropriate decontamination and sterilization processes for equipment, instruments, and materials. 
• Anticipates the surgery needs for current and following day; interacts and resolves service and supply needs from relevant vendors; monitors financial performance, identifies and implements strategies to reduce costs & improve quality of care/service 
• Reports to assigned leader 
• This position may have additional or varied physical demand/or respiratory fit requirements. 
• Please consult the Physical Demands Project SharePoint site or contact Risk Management/Employee Health for additional information. 
• Moderate exposure to hazardous risks, including potential for exposure to infections and communicable diseases, blood and body fluids, electrical equipment, chemicals. 
• Potential for bodily injury related to body mechanics.
• Must follow standard safety precautions. 
• Exposed to constant interruptions, noise, disagreeable odors, and assorted chemicals. 
• May be required to be on call status. 

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Current certification (certified SPD tech) or at least 2 years SPD experience 
• If not currently certified, must obtain certification within 12 months of hire date 
• BLS certification required 
• Previous experience in one or more areas of PeriOperative Services preferred 
• Must be able to communicate effectively in English (written/verbal)

INTEGRIS Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will receive consideration regardless of membership in any protected status as defined by applicable state or federal law, including protected veteran or disability status.