Sterile Processing Supervisor
University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY
Full-time
Health Care Provider
Posted on May 2, 2024
Posting Details
Posting Details
Job Title
Sterile Processing Supervisor
Requisition Number
RE45162
Working Title
Department Name
7A760:Division of Comprehensive Care
Work Location
Lexington, KY
Grade Level
42
Salary Range
$17.24-27.59/hour
Type of Position
Staff
Position Time Status
Full-Time
Required Education
HS
Click here for more information about equivalencies:
https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies
Required Related Experience
4 yrs
Required License/Registration/Certification
Certified Sterile Processing Manager ( CSPM) certification within 2 years of employment
Physical Requirements
Lifting, pushing, or pulling of objects up to 25 lbs, walking and standing for extended periods of time.
Shift
Monday–Friday, day shift (Typically 8:00am – 5:00pm) with occasional weekends.
Job Summary
This position is critical to the clinical operation of the College of Dentistry.
Proper management of the Sterilization/Sterile Processing Department ensures appropriate safety and infection control measures are followed for instruments and equipment to be used in direct patient care.
This position:
Accuracy, attention to detail, hand and finger dexterity and motor skill, knowledge of sterilization and packaging processes and procedures, knowledge of safety hazards, maintaining records/logs and proper chain of command, teamwork, flexibility, positive attitude and behaviors, ability to work in a stressful environment. Must possess or receive C.S.P.M. (Certified Sterile Processing Manager) certification within two years of employment.
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
Yes
Preferred Education/Experience
Experience in Management, supervision, and/or sterile processing in a dental setting preferred.
Deadline to Apply
05/08/2024
University Community of Inclusion
The University of Kentucky is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce by ensuring all our students, faculty, and staff work in an environment of openness and acceptance. We strive to foster a community where people of all backgrounds, identities, and perspectives can feel secure and welcome. We also value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities.
Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Required Documents
Posting Details
Job Title
Sterile Processing Supervisor
Requisition Number
RE45162
Working Title
Department Name
7A760:Division of Comprehensive Care
Work Location
Lexington, KY
Grade Level
42
Salary Range
$17.24-27.59/hour
Type of Position
Staff
Position Time Status
Full-Time
Required Education
HS
Click here for more information about equivalencies:
https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies
Required Related Experience
4 yrs
Required License/Registration/Certification
Certified Sterile Processing Manager ( CSPM) certification within 2 years of employment
Physical Requirements
Lifting, pushing, or pulling of objects up to 25 lbs, walking and standing for extended periods of time.
Shift
Monday–Friday, day shift (Typically 8:00am – 5:00pm) with occasional weekends.
Job Summary
This position is critical to the clinical operation of the College of Dentistry.
Proper management of the Sterilization/Sterile Processing Department ensures appropriate safety and infection control measures are followed for instruments and equipment to be used in direct patient care.
This position:
- plans, organizes, directs and controls all activities of the department
- collaborates with all College divisions about their sterilization needs
- plans staff's daily work schedules
- provides hands-on assistance in the department to support the operation
- ensures all staff are following Federal and State regulations and all College and departmental policies and procedures
- maintains accurate records of equipment and process monitoring
- supervises all staff which includes training, ensuring all mandatory compliance requirements are met, performance evaluations are completed, etc.
- administers/manages all fiscal aspects of the department including budget account reconciliations, plans/orders supplies and equipment, etc.
Accuracy, attention to detail, hand and finger dexterity and motor skill, knowledge of sterilization and packaging processes and procedures, knowledge of safety hazards, maintaining records/logs and proper chain of command, teamwork, flexibility, positive attitude and behaviors, ability to work in a stressful environment. Must possess or receive C.S.P.M. (Certified Sterile Processing Manager) certification within two years of employment.
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
Yes
Preferred Education/Experience
Experience in Management, supervision, and/or sterile processing in a dental setting preferred.
Deadline to Apply
05/08/2024
University Community of Inclusion
The University of Kentucky is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce by ensuring all our students, faculty, and staff work in an environment of openness and acceptance. We strive to foster a community where people of all backgrounds, identities, and perspectives can feel secure and welcome. We also value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities.
Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * Describe your training and experience with quality control, safety and sterilization processes.
(Open Ended Question) - * Describe a specific incident when you had to take corrective action with an employee, including the steps you took to address the issue.
(Open Ended Question) - * Describe your employment experience managing the day-to-day operations of a work unit.
(Open Ended Question) - * What is the largest number of employees you have directly supervised at one time?
- None
- 1-3 employees
- 4-5 employees
- 5-10 employees
- More than 10 employees
- * Please indicate the number of years of paid employment experience you have with quality control, safety and sterilization processes.
- None
- More than 0, up through 1 year
- More than 1 year, up through 3 years
- More than 3 years, up through 5 years
- More than 5 years, up through 10 years
- More than 10 years
- * Where did you first see this position advertised other than on UK's online employment system?
- HigherEdJobs.com
- Diverseeducation.com (Diverse Issues in Higher Education)
- HERCjobs.org (Higher Education Recruitment Consortium)
- InsightIntoDiversity.com
- Latinosinhighered.com
- Indeed.com
- A Colleague, Friend and/or Family Member
- UK Job Fair
- None of the Above
Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter
