Sterile Processing Supervisor-Sterile Processing-Fulltime

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UCI Health is the clinical enterprise of the University of California, Irvine, and the only academic health system based in Orange County. UCI Health is comprised of its main campus, UCI Medical Center, a 459-bed, acute care hospital in Orange, Calif., four hospitals and affiliated physicians of the UCI Health Community Network in Orange and Los Angeles counties and ambulatory care centers across the region.

Listed among America's Best Hospitals by U.S. News & World Report for 23 consecutive years, UCI Medical Center provides tertiary and qua ternary care and is home to Orange County s only National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center, high-risk perinatal/neonatal program and American College of Surgeons-verified Level I adult and Level II pediatric trauma center, gold level 1 geriatric emergency department and regional burn center.

UCI Health serves a region of nearly 4 million people in Orange County, western Riverside County and southeast Los Angeles County.

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Position Summary:

The supervisor of Sterile Processing is an actively certified Sterile Processing Technician who is responsible for overseeing operations resources by planning, organizing, and providing sterile processing services for the OR and other departments. The supervisor fosters a supportive and professional environment for staff. They are responsible for overseeing supply and instrument inventory including procurement, process, and repair. Supervises the day-to-day operations of the department on all shifts.

The SPD department is responsible for the decontamination of specific equipment and instruments used throughout the hospital as well as reprocessing and/or sterilizing those items in addition to those used in surgery. The SPD supervisor promotes an environment of cooperative staff efforts within the unit and with other units, especially the operating room as well as maintaining regulatory compliance.

Required Qualifications:

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Current CRCST or CBSPD certification.
• Ability to follow written and verbal direction.
• Completion of an accredited certified SPD Technician training program. Certification from Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA) or Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD).
• Two (2) or more years in an SPD leadership role (informal or formal).
• Minimum of four (4) years  experience as a Sterile Processing Technician and/or Surgical Technician.
• Demonstrates effective communication skills with the ability to interact effectively with all levels of staff in an organization. Demonstrates understanding of all aspects of perioperative services in an acute care setting.
• Must possess the skill, knowledge and ability essential to the successful performance of assigned duties
• Must demonstrate customer service skills appropriate to the job
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
• Ability to maintain a work pace appropriate to the workload
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships across the Health System

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of University and medical center organizations, policies, procedures and forms

We offer a wealth of benefits to make working at UCI even more rewarding. These benefits may include medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to a number of discounts and perks. Please utilize the links listed here to learn more about our compensation practices and benefits.

The University of California, Irvine (UCI) seeks to provide a safe and healthy environment for the entire UCI community. As part of this commitment, all applicants who accept an offer of employment must comply with the following conditions of employment:

• Background Check and Live Scan
• Employment Misconduct*
• Legal Right to Work in the United States
• Vaccination Policies
• Smoking and Tobacco Policy
• Drug Free Environment

Exercise the utmost discretion in managing sensitive information learned in the course of performing their duties. Sensitive information includes but is not limited to employee and student records, health and patient records, financial data, strategic plans, proprietary information, and any other sensitive or non-public information learned during the course and scope of employment. Understands that sensitive information should be shared on a limited basis and actively takes steps to limit access to sensitive information to individuals who have legitimate business need to know.

Ensure that sensitive information is properly safeguarded. Follow all organizational policies and laws on data protection and privacy. This includes secure handling of physical and digital records and proper usage of IT systems to prevent data leaks. The unauthorized or improper disclosure of confidential work-related information obtained from any source on any…