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UAB Medicine

Central Sterile Supervisor - Callahan

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A Sterile Processing Technician sterilizes, cleans, and prepares medical equipment for use. May also help install and repair large equipment. Works in a hospital or other healthcare facility.

$37,557 / year median in Alabama

+12% projected growth

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Central Sterile Supervisor - Callahan UAB Medicine - 3.9 Birmingham, AL Job Details Full-time $39,215 - $63,725 a year 1 day ago Benefits Paid parental leave Tuition reimbursement Paid time off Parental leave Employee assistance program Loan forgiveness Qualifications High school diploma or GED Full Job Description Position Overview Pay range: $39,215 - $63,725 / year
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full-time AM Benefits and perks available for eligible positions include: robust educational assistance programs, generous paid time off, employee assistance and wellness programs, paid parental leave, qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program, plus more. Job Highlights For over 60 years, UAB Callahan Eye has been dedicated to preserving and restoring the vision of our patients, transforming the future of eye care, and curing the world's blinding diseases. We have been recognized internationally and nationally for outstanding patient care, treatment of eye trauma, and crucial research in eye disease. UAB Callahan Eye is one of the busiest eye care centers in the nation, annually performing more than 15,000 surgeries and completing more than 120,000 clinic visits. Our nationally ranked comprehensive center provides everything from preventive and routine eye care to 24/7 emergency treatment of eye trauma at the nation's only freestanding Level 1 Ocular Trauma Center. As a proud part of UAB Medicine, UAB Callahan Eye is committed to delivering innovation at every level of eye care and critical research that will keep all of us seeing clearly into the future. Reports directly to the Senior Director of Surgical Services and is responsible for coordinating and supervising the daily functions and tasks of supply management, coordinating, supervising, and directing the daily Sterile Processing activities that encompass decontamination, assembly, and all sterilization processes for all instruments and instrument trays. Coordinates the case cart system of pulling supplies by doctor preference sheets, restocks shelves and maintains 48-hour supplies in picking area. Coordinates the process to ensure that doctor's preference sheets and pick lists are updated in an ongoing manner and coordinates this process with OR leadership team. Assures the cleaning, packaging and sterilization adhere to hospital infection control guidelines and follows approved procedures. Prepares and knows the specific uses of all instrumentation and equipment used for surgical procedures. Orders and receives instruments and equipment for the Surgery Department, evaluates quality and cost effectiveness before requesting instruments to be ordered. Maintains good open communication with Surgeons, OR leadership team and Employees. Maintains an organized, clean and neat supply area according to Infection Control standards. Job Description To supervise the daily operations of the department. To demonstrate team leadership qualities, identify improvement opportunities and assist in the development of processes. To provide services to any area that requires reprocessing of sterile instrumentation. To clean, assemble and sterilize instrument sets for surgery. To assemble and organize case carts for surgery. To stock supplies and perform biological testing of sterilizers. To operate all sterilization equipment. Qualifications High School diploma or equivalent and and previous experience in Sterile Supply required. Must currently hold either the Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician (CSPDT) certification from the Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD) or the Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) certification from the Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA). In addition, candidates must be certified or eligible for certification in Certified Sterile Processing Management (CSPM) by the (CBSPD). If not already certified, this certification must be obtained within two (2) years of hire into the classification. Why Work at UAB Medicine We are UAB Medicine, Alabama's largest and most comprehensive health system, recognized nationally for delivering world-class patient care, pioneering research, and cutting-edge medical education. We proudly serve more than 1.2 million patients each year - from every county in Alabama, all 50 states, and many countries around the world. Our network spans numerous hospitals, emergency departments, more than 67 other sites of care, and a team of over 3,100 physicians. Our key facilities include UAB Hospital - ranked the No. 1 hospital in Alabama by U.S. News & World Report and home to the state's first ACS-verified Level I adult trauma center and only Magnet-designated hospital - along with UAB Hospital-Callahan Eye and five UAB St. Vincent's hospitals serving central Alabama. UAB Medicine offers careers across a wide range of practice environments, from our internationally renowned academic medical center and award-winning community hospitals to our primary and specialty care clinics across the state. Whether you're seeking the fast-paced learning environment of a tertiary care setting or the close-knit environment of a community facility, there's a place for you on our team where you can become part of a mission-driven organization committed to delivering life-changing care. With nearly every medical specialty represented and unlimited opportunities for growth, you'll find the right fit for your skills and career goals. We care for you by offering comprehensive, industry-leading benefit packages to support the individual preferences and circumstances of our diverse staff.