Fountain Valley Regional Hospital is proud of the full range of quality services we provide. Since 1971, we have dedicated our efforts to meet and serve the medical needs of our growing community. We were the first hospital in Orange County to offer residents an accredited Chest Pain Center and a Thrombectomy Receiving Center certified by The Joint Commission. We are one of only two certified Pediatric ICUs in Orange County and the only hospital in Fountain Valley and Huntington Beach with a Level III Neonatal ICU. We�re proud of the efforts of our physicians, nurses and staff who strive to provide you with the best care possible.

We offer competitive salaries and benefits including a matching 401(k), several health & dental plans to choose from, generous tuition assistance plans, and relocation assistance for select positions.

Job Summary:

The Supervisor is responsible for performing a variety of duties associated with the efficient operation of Sterile Processing in order to ensure high quality product delivery and efficient service to customers.
Supervises all processes and staffing related to the decontamination, assembly and sterilization of instrumentation, case cart assembly and acts as a resource in all areas of expertise for departmental staff.

• The Supervisor develops and performs audits of performance measures and metrics, develops and implements PI measures.
• Designs, implements and conducts routine staff performance audits.
• Responsible for staffing assignments and scheduling, employee evaluations and disciplinary action.
• Administers and coordinates staff training programs, ensures staff participation and demonstration of competency.
• Assists in development, review and update of departmental policies and procedures.
• Assures the complete, accurate and on-time availability of sterile instrumentation, supplies and or equipment.
• Provides data to support manager approval for purchase requests of supplies and equipment.
• Responsible to provide data to manager for needed reports.
• Accepts all other duties assigned.
• Maintains the instrument room in an orderly manner.
• Operates all instrument room equipment according to hospital procedure
• Informs purchasing department of all needed supplies and instruments.
• Prevents infection crossover of all equipment by following procedures.
• Handles all instruments to assure proper working order and sterilization.
• Assures trays are complete; notifies supervisors of missing instruments.
• Maintains proper record keeping for sterilization of trays, sterilization loads.
• Assures all surgical needles, instruments and sponges are properly accounted for during and upon completion of surgical procedures.
• Cares for equipment to prevent breakage, loss or inappropriate use.
• Maintains cost effectiveness by using only those supplies necessary.

Education

Required: High School diploma or GED. and Graduate of Surgical Technician program
Preferred: Completion of formal Sterile Processing Technician course or successfully challenged Course test preferred. Associates degree.

Experience

Required: 2 years Sterile Processing experience and one year of Central supply/instrument tech experience with acute care experience preferred.
Preferred: At least one year previous experience in charge/supervisory or management position.

Certifications

Required: BLS. To be certified with IAHCSMM or CBSPD within 3 months.
Preferred: Current certification through internationally recognized organizations such as IAHCSMM (International Association of Healthcare Central Service Materials Management) or Certification Board for Central Sterile Processing.

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