Supv. Sterile Processing
Overlake Hospital Medical Center
Bellevue, Washington
Overlake is an award-winning, nonprofit, independently operated regional medical center. We care deeply for our patients, as well as for the region we serve.
Overlake Hospital Medical Center, a 337 bed, nonprofit regional medical center located in Bellevue, Washington (on Lake Washington, just outside of Seattle) Center is seeking a hands-on Sterile Processing Supervisor to join our team.
Our Sterile Processing Department supports 15 surgical suites, averaging 1200 1400 surgeries a month with services in General Surgery, Orthopedics, CV, Hearts, Neuro, Total Joint, Urology, GYN, Plastics, Eye, ENT and Bariatric, for which we received the Center of Excellence award.
Reporting directly to the Manager of Sterile Processing, your role will be to supervise the Sterile processing Services department and staff to assist surgical services and other hospital departments as it relates to reprocessing, decontamination, sterile preparation, storage and distribution of all instruments, trays, sets and medical/surgical supplies.
The ability to work with and support the department manager and team leaders to effectively carry out the vision and function of the department is key as well as the ability to perform as manager in the absence of the manager.
Responsible for:
- Supervising daily operations and activities of the Surgical Processing Department in accordance with established policies, procedures and standards.
- Coordinate planning, developing, implementing, coaching, and evaluating the daily activities of the department.
- Support the manager in promoting the professional development of all staff, both on an individual and team level.
- Allocating human, material and fiscal resources effectively and efficiently
- Facilitating education to advance the knowledge, skills and professionalism of the staff.
The right fit we are looking for includes the following experience and traits:
- Ability to lead and influence change for quality of care process improvement
- Strong SPD process/clinical knowledge
- Able to motivate staff
- Displays positive attitude
- Understand and acknowledge every staff members efficiency and reward them accordingly
- Team leader that says lets do it vs. do it
- Ability to understand and utilize every team members strength in order to bring out the best in him or her
- Relates well with others
- Strong oral, interpersonal communication skills
- Ability to communicate effectively with operating unit and management personnel to elicit cooperation
- Computer skills: word processing, spreadsheet and data entry
- Performance improvement process skills
Requirements:
- Associate Degree in business, or healthcare.
- Advance knowledge of sterilization practices, instrumentation, decontamination processes, medical/surgical supplies and patient related equipment.
- 3 - 5 years of supervisory or progressively more responsibility experience in the healthcare industry Sterile Processing Services department or 3 years in a Perioperative Services department.
- One or more of the following certifications are preferred: certified Sterile Processing by CBSPD or IAHCSMM.
Work/Life Benefits:
You deserve a good balance between life and work. At Overlake, youll find a work environment that respects the needs of employees and offers opportunities to enhance your work and life (some of these benefits are voluntary).
The Paid Time Off (PTO) program gives you the flexibility to be paid for time off for holidays, vacation, absence due to illness, personal business or caring for family member. You accrue Extended Illness Bank (EIB) hours to be used during periods of extended illness or injury when you are unable to perform your job. The Employee Assistance Program (EAP) provides counseling, information and referrals. Flexible Spending Accounts give you a convenient and easy way to save money on eligible healthcare and dependent care expenses (also known as the 125 Plan). The College Savings Program helps employees save for college tuition with automatic payroll deductions toward the State of Washingtons Guaranteed Education Tuition (GET). Tuition reimbursement (targeted for market sensitive positions). Free bus passes (for employees whose status is 48 hours per pay period or more). Free employee parking. Direct paycheck deposit. Verizon Wireless discounts. Fitness program. Dell computer discounts. Group discounts on auto and homeowner insurance. Group legal plan. Employee health services. Various hospital discounts.
Living in the Northwest Overlake employees have the opportunity to live and work in the beautiful Pacific Northwest. The lifestyle in this region is well known for being casual and comfortable. With an abundance of natural resourcestrees, mountains, lakes, rivers, oceanits no wonder the Puget Sound is one of Americas most livable areas.
There is so much to see and do within just a few hours drive:
To the north, traveling by car, ferry or seaplane, the San Juan Islands and the international allure of Canada beckons visitors. To the south, Mt. Rainier National Park and National Volcanic Monument Mt. St. Helens attract tourists from all over the world. To the west, the towering Olympic mountain range and the rugged Washington coastline were made to be explored. To the east, the Cascade Mountain Range with its many ski resorts and the inland empire beyond promises new discoveries at every turn. Overlake is located in Bellevue, the fifth largest city in Washington. Its a young city that has grown in the past three decades from a small Seattle suburb to a fast-paced, professional commerce center. Sleek new buildings are constantly changing the skyline and the city boasts nearly all of the attractions of a larger city.
Bellevue is home to 117,000 residents, many of whom have close ties to Overlake. This is where their children are born, where their traumas are handled, and where their friends and relatives are cared for. Overlake is an anchor for the community, providing residents with the security of excellent medical care, if and when they need it.
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