"Central Supply Sterile Processing Supervisor"

To plan, prepare, coordinate and supervise the sterile instrument processing functions and activities for Central Sterile Processing Department.

The D. Dan and Betty Kahn Health Care Pavilion is a 12-story hospital that will house 264 private rooms capable of converting to intensive care; a state-of-the-art neurosciences center; and high-level, specialty care services for cardiovascular and thoracic patients, along with advanced imaging. The 690,000-square-foot hospital which also features 20 surgical and three interventional radiology suites is being constructed adjacent to the Frankel Cardiovascular Center, with plans for bridge and tunnel connections to existing inpatient care facilities. The anticipated opening of the new D. Dan and Betty Kahn Health Care Pavilion is fall 2025.

• Direct supervision of all shift work (receiving, decontamination, cleaning, assembly, sterilization and distribution of surgical or procedural instruments and packs).
• Assures adherence to all quality systems, checks and measures.
• Assists the manager with all hiring, evaluation, counseling and termination of staff.
• Maintains safety standards to assure compliance with University, state and federal codes or regulations
• Responsible for employee productivity, employee presence in the work place and employee adherence to break times.
• Provide disciplinary action when needed
• Accurately maintains and approves employee time keeping systems and records in accordance with institutional and all regulatory requirements
• Supervises staff in compliance with bargained for agreements and contracts
• Coordinate work flow and services between departments
• Assist in the resolution of operating problems.
• Integrates ethical principles, professional standards, and evidence-based practice in all aspects of practice.
• Participates on committees, task forces, projects, and other meetings.
• Maintains educational and/or clinical competencies appropriate to role.
• Promotes a safe and healthy work environment.
• Facilitates the initiation and adoption of change and Lean principles
• Demonstrates flexibility.
• Maintains confidentiality.
• Monitors and maintains sterilization documentation
• Assure parameters of sterilization are met and instruments are safe for use
• Initiates sterilizer load recall as indicated and completes all safety reporting documentation
• Assures that all equipment is properly maintained and testing is properly documented
• Assist with preparation of departmental reports
• Monitor and maintain department inventory and supplies
• Collaborate with and act as a liaison with other departments to support and facilitate safe and effective patient care
• Provide consultation, support, assistance
• Networking/information gathering

Required Qualifications

• Certification through CBSPD or HSPA
• HS Diploma or equivalent
• 3-5 years experience in Central Processing
• Extensive OR instrumentation experience
• Demonstrated competency in Excel, Word and Outlook
• Ability to demonstrate University of Michigan Health Care customer service standards and behaviors.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills to clearly express ideas and techniques.
• Creative thinking; analytical, problem solving and independent decision-making abilities; self-direction; theoretical knowledge and skill in instrument processing and sterilization systems.
• Organized, self-motivated, good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Dynamic and energetic.
• Ability to quickly address difficult/emergent situations in a professional and confidential manner.
• Strong operational and clinical skills in Central Processing.

Preferred Qualifications

• 1-2 yrs supervisory experience
• Demonstrated competency in instrument tracking software systems
• Associate Degree or higher

The working hours for this position are from 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM, and the individual must be flexible to rotate to different shifts as needed for coverage. Additionally, on-call hours will be required during weekends and holidays.

For additional information about the new hospital, visit D. Dan and Betty Kahn Health Care Pavilion