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At UPMC, we’re all here for the same reason — to make Life Changing Medicine happen. Join our team and you will play a unique and important role in our mission to change healthcare for the better.

Why Join UPMC?

We don’t just take care of patients — we take care of our team, too. And we have the data to prove it. In addition to the benefits you’d expect from an industry leader you can expect:

* AWARD-WINNING WORKPLACE: Ranked #1 for Best Places to Work for Women & Diverse Managers by Diversity MBA

* A recent study showed that UPMC benefits are 20% higher in value than other healthcare providers in our market.

* Competitive pay

* Tuition reimbursement

* Opportunities to grow in your career at UPMC

UPMC is looking for a full-time Supervisor of Supply Chain Operations to support our UPMC West Shore location. Occasional travel may be required to other sites.

This position works standard daylight hours, Monday- Friday.

Purpose:

The Central Service Supervisor supervises the Central Service function. Responsible for operations, quality of service provided, employee development, operating and capital budget accountability, and short/long-term planning. Prepares, maintains, and reprocesses sterile supplies and equipment.

Responsibilities:

+ Recommend interdepartmental and department policies and procedures on operations in areas of responsibility.

+ Maintain a positive attitude during interactions with all hospital personnel, patients, and visitors.

+ Monitor the completion of employee time cards and associated documentation.

+ Maintain Operating Room linen within Central Service and deliver these linens along with O.R. basins to the O.R. as requested each day.

+ Implement and maintain accurate position descriptions and performance standards for all subordinates; review job performance of each subordinate on an annual or as required basis and make recommendations to Manager concerning potential merit increments.

+ Ensure all personnel are aware of hospital policies and procedures; enact disciplinary procedures when appropriate.

+ Maintain accurate tracking system for all utilized equipment.

+ Implement and interpret monthly activity data for Central Sterile functions; data highlights departmental performances, pinpoints problems, develops alternatives, and advises on significant trends.

+ Serve as Central Service representative to the hospital user groups for all operations- related issues, including purchasing/rental issues and financial issues to ensure proper levels of service satisfaction.

+ Repair all non-operational equipment immediately upon arrival into the department.

+ Perform pick-ups of all soiled items, including lab glassware, general medical/surgical supplies, and equipment from the patient units for reprocessing.

+ Select, evaluate, develop, motivate, and counsel subordinates.

+ Clean and prepare all items for reprocessing.

+ Assist in development and monitoring of operating and capital budgets in all areas of responsibility; prepare monthly budget variance reports which examine budgeted versus actual expenditures.

+ Responsible for the batching/preparation of all unit charges and equipment vouchers daily.

+ Make equipment rounds continuously per shift and deliver all serviced equipment to the Distribution Center.

+ Keep the department in a clean and organized fashion, while following the appropriate aseptic techniques at all times.

+ Maintain an awareness of any change in departmental procedures and policies.

+ High School Diploma and 5 years experience

+ OR 4 year degree and 3 years of experience

+ Supervisory experienced required **Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:** **UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran**