Job Title :

Sterile Processing Supervisor

Requisition Number : RE45162

RE45162

Department Name :

7A760 : Division of Comprehensive Care

Work Location : Lexington, KY

Lexington, KY

Grade Level : Salary Range :

Salary Range : $17.24-27.59 / hour

$17.24-27.59 / hour

Type of Position : Staff

Staff

Position Time Status :

Full-Time

Required Education :

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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.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities :

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? :

Preferred Education / Experience :

Experience in Management, supervision, and / or sterile processing in a dental setting preferred.

Deadline to Apply : 05 / 08 / 2024

05 / 08 / 2024

University Community of Inclusion :

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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.

Last updated : 2024-05-05