Supervisor, Sterile Processing

Job Description
The salary range for this position is $63, ,518.72 annually.

In a bustling cosmopolitan area surrounded by nature, Adventist Health Portland has been one of the area's leading healthcare providers since the 1800s. In partnership with OHSU, we are comprised of a 302-bed hospital, 11 medical offices, home care services, comprehensive cancer care and a vast scope of award-winning services located throughout East Portland and the surrounding areas. There are many outdoor adventures readily available, including carving the snow at North America's only year-round ski resort, hiking along the Columbia River Gorge or taking a day trip to the unmatched beauty of the Oregon coast.

Job Summary
Monitors and evaluates the performance of sterile processing activities in order to ensure quality of work. Processes and sterilizes surgical and hospital instruments and equipment. Assembles surgical instrument sets and trays. Distributes patient care supplies and equipment. Supervises and directs the activities of various levels of assigned personnel using both professional and supervisory discretion and independent judgment.

Job Requirements
Education and Work Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent combination of education/related experience: Preferred
• Five years' technical experience: Preferred

Licenses/Certifications

• Sterile Processing Technician certification: Required
• Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) or Certified Board Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD): Required

Essential Functions

• Demonstrates an understanding of the principles of aseptic and sterile techniques. Ensures that supplies and equipment are used and maintained in a safe, cost-effective manner.
• Interviews and recommends candidates for hire. Orients new employees to departmental practices and policies.
• Evaluates performance of department personnel in cooperation with Director.
• Performs a variety of confidential clerical duties including, but not limited to, word processing, data entry, typing, filing, answering telephone, photocopying and opening mail.
• Provides feedback to Director for annual department budget needs. Provides feedback to Director regarding staffing needs and patterns according to program service.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Organizational Requirements
Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.

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About Us
Adventist Health is a faith-based, nonprofit, integrated health system serving more than 100 communities on the West Coast and Hawaii with over 440 sites of care, including 27 acute care facilities. Founded on Adventist heritage and values, Adventist Health provides care in hospitals, clinics, home care, and hospice agencies in both rural and urban communities. Our compassionate and talented team of more than 38,000 includes employees, physicians, Medical Staff, and volunteers driven in pursuit of one mission: living God's love by inspiring health, wholeness and hope.