Sterile Processing Supervisor - Main Operating Room - Santa Monica

General Information

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Work Location: Santa Monica, CA, USA Onsite or Remote Fully On-Site Work Schedule Monday-Friday, 11:00pm-7:30am Posted Date 03/10/2025 Salary Range: $32.95 - 67.53 Hourly Employment Type 2 - Staff: Career Duration Indefinite Job # 23007

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

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Take on a prominent leadership position in the Surgical Processing Department. The Central Sterile Supervisor requires outstanding communication and critical thinking skills. Individual in this role must possess strong clinical background to assist training of staff to perform duties as a Surgical Processing Technician to include: decontamination and/or processing of equipment and instrumentation, and distribution of supplies or equipment, as assigned within UCLA Healthcare. Trains, supervises, and assesses Surgical Processing Instrument Technicians. Ability to consistently apply standards and achieve successful outcomes related to all types of sterilization practices for multiple departments within the hospital.

The position also oversees high level disinfection (HLD), sterilization, storage and transport for offsite ambulatory clinics, and other departments of the hospital, such as MPU, L&D; respiratory therapy, cardiac, and emergency room. Other major duties include, but are not limited to, customer service and departmental efficiencies.  Able to maintain, prioritize, and expedite work flow. Works with Clinical Educator to conduct orientation, training programs, and staff development. This position works independently, receiving general guidance from the Central Sterile Manager. 

Job Qualifications

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• 2 years experience in Sterile Processing or Operating room required. 
• Preferred Certification:

Certification as a Surgical Technician or

Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) or

Certified Instrument Specialist (CIS) or

Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD) or

Certified Healthcare Leader in SPD (CHLSPD)

• Preferred Certification:

Certified Flexible Endoscope Reprocessor (C.F.E.R.)

• Strictly obeys the healthcare regulations for infection control: failure to adhere to these regulations will result in disciplinary action.
• Properly utilizes and provides resource information regarding proper sterilization techniques, product information, equipment operation, etc. to fe