Sterile Processing and Distribution Supervisor

The Position

Why Join Contra Costa County?
The Sterile Processing and Distribution Department is responsible for decontamination and reprocessing of reusable instrumentation for procedural and surgical services as well as the cleaning and distribution of reusable patient care equipment in the hospital and clinic locations. The Sterile Processing Department is instrumental in ensuring patient safety through prevention of exposure to contaminated instrumentation and equipment. The Contra Costa County Health Services Department is offering excellent employment opportunities for one (1) full-time position.

We are looking for someone who:

• Can work independently as well as part of a team
  
• Has the ability to work under pressure in a stressful environment
  
• Can develop professional relationships and provide leadership through effective communication
  
• Has critical thinking skills and can make fast and accurate decisions
  
• Can prioritize tasks and is detail oriented
  
• Has extensive knowledge of reprocessing standards, techniques, instrumentation, and equipment
  

What you typically will be responsible for:

• Supervising, scheduling, assigning, training, and evaluating Sterile Processing and Distribution Technicians
  
• Overseeing the operation and troubleshooting of cleaning, disinfection, and sterilization equipment
  
• Resolving equipment failures and ensuring recall processes are followed
  
• Identifying and mitigating potential patient safety issues
  
• Conducting regular audits to ensure compliance with regulatory standards
  
• Maintaining control of inventory, supplies, and equipment levels to maximize efficiency in a cost-effective manner
  

A few reasons you might love this job:

• Supportive management and team members
• Frequent team-building events

A few challenges you might face in this job:

• Working in a fast-paced environment
• Managing competing tasks

Competencies Required:

• Analyzing & Interpreting Data: Drawing meaning and conclusions from quantitative or qualitative data
• Critical Thinking: Analytically and logically evaluating information, propositions, and claims
• Decision Making: Choosing optimal courses of action in a timely manner
• Reading Comprehension: Understanding and using written information
• Legal & Regulatory Navigation: Understanding, interpreting, and ensuring compliance with laws and regulations
• Displaying Ownership and Accountability: Holding self and others accountable for measurable high-quality, timely, and cost-effective results
• Innovation: Imagining and devising new and better ways of doing things=
• Professional Integrity & Ethics: Displaying honesty, adherence to principles, and personal accountability
• Self-Management: Showing personal organization, self-discipline, and dependability
• Handling & Resolving Conflict: Managing interpersonally strained situations
• Involving Others (Engaging Teams): Engaging others for input, contribution, and shared responsibility for outcomes
• Coaching & Developing Others: Supporting others in stretching and expanding their capabilities
• Leadership: Guiding and encouraging others to accomplish a common goal
• Managing Performance: Ensuring superior individual and group performance
• Teamwork: Collaborating with others to achieve shared goals
• Leading Cross-Divisional Collaboration: Demonstrating cooperation and teamwork while working within and across divisions and teams
• Political & Organizational Savvy: Working skillfully with politics, procedures, and protocols across organizational levels and boundaries
• Thinking & Acting Systematically: Formulating objectives and priorities, and implementing plans consistent with the long-term interests of the organization in a global environment

To read the complete job description, please visit the website:
www.cccounty.us/hr

The eligible list established from this recruitment may remain in effect for six (6) months.

Minimum Qualifications

License Required: Possession and maintenance of a valid California Motor Vehicle Operator's License. Out of state valid Motor Vehicle Operator's License will be accepted during the application process.

Education: Possession of a high school diploma, a G.E.D. equivalency, or a high school proficiency certificate.

Certification: Possession of a current certification in sterile processing techniques issued by the Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD), or the International Association of Healthcare Central Service Material Management (IAHCSMM).

Applicants must attach a copy of their Sterile Processing certificate .

Experience: Three (3) years of full-time, or its equivalent, experience in a Sterile Processing and Sterilization unit of an acute care hospital performing sterilization functions, one year of which was at a lead or supervisory level.

Desirable Qualifications:

• Basic knowledge of Tracking Systems and Operating Room Scheduling Systems

Selection Process

1. Application Filing and Evaluation: Applicants will be required to complete a supplemental questionnaire at the time of application. Applications will be evaluated to determine which candidates will move forward in the next phase of the recruitment process.

2. Training and Experience Questionnaire: Candidates will be required to complete a training and experience questionnaire at the time of filing. The responses to the training and experience questions on the supplemental questionnaire will be used to evaluate candidates r elevant education, training and/or experience as it relates to this classification. (Weighted 100%)

The Human Resources Department may change the examination steps noted above in accordance with the Personnel Management Regulations and accepted selection practices.

For recruitment questions, please contact Carol Berger at carol.berger@cchealth.org. For any technical issues, please contact the GovernmentJobs’ applicant support team for assistance at +1-855-524-5627.

CONVICTION HISTORY
After you receive a conditional job offer, you will be fingerprinted, and your fingerprints will be sent to the California Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). The resulting report of your conviction history (if any) will be used to determine whether the nature of your conviction conflicts with the specific duties and responsibilities of the job for which you have received a conditional job offer. If a conflict exists, you will be asked to present any evidence of rehabilitation that may mitigate the conflict, except when federal or state regulations bar employment in specific circumstances. Having a conviction history does not automatically preclude you from a job with Contra Costa County. If you accept a conditional job offer, the Human Resources department will contact you to schedule a fingerprinting appointment.

DISASTER SERVICE WORKER
All Contra Costa County employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law. Employment with the County requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
It is the policy of Contra Costa County to consider all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, or other protected category under the law.

To find more information on Benefits offered by Contra Costa County, please go to https://www.contracosta.ca.gov/1343/Employee-Benefits

Closing Date/Time: 4/18/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

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• Contra Costa County Human Resources Department

• 925-655-2100

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