ASC Sterile Processing Department (SPD) Supervisor

Mississippi Sports Medicine • Flowood, MS

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About The Position

Position Summary The SPD Supervisor leads, coordinates, and continuously improves all activities related to decontamination, assembly, packaging, sterilization, and distribution of surgical instruments and supplies for a high‑volume, 12‑OR orthopedic and spine ASC. This role ensures reprocessing workflows are efficient, compliant, and documented in accordance with AAAHC standards, AORN recommended practices, OSHA requirements, and CDC infection prevention guidance. The SPD Supervisor partners closely with OR leadership, Materials Management, Infection Prevention, and the Medical Staff to support safe, ontime surgery with zero instrument‑related delays. Key Responsibilities Leadership & Operations Supervise daily SPD operations (decontamination, inspection, assembly, packaging, sterilization, storage, and case cart build) to meet dynamic orthopedic/spine schedules and add‑ons. Develop and manage staffing plans for extended hours and peak volumes; allocate resources to meet first‑case on‑time starts and turnover targets. Quality, Safety & AAAHC Compliance Establish, implement, and continuously improve policies and standard work aligning with AAAHC standards for infection prevention and safety within ambulatory settings. Oversee biological, chemical, and mechanical monitoring; initiate immediate response and recall procedures for any failed indicators or cycle variances. Ensure compliance with OSHA (e.g., BBP, PPE, sharps safety), CDC infection control guidance, AORN sterile processing recommendations, and manufacturer IFUs. Partner with Infection Prevention and Quality to conduct surveillance, audits, and root cause analyses (RCA); lead corrective and preventive actions (CAPA). Maintain readiness for AAAHC survey: organized documentation, policy currency, staff competency files, and tracers. Instrument & Inventory Management Coordinate with surgeons, vendors, and Materials Management on new implants, loaner trays, and instrumentation; enforce timelines and documentation for loaner management (e.g., 48–72 hr advance delivery, count sheets, IFUs). Ensure validated packaging materials and sterility maintenance protocols (wraps, containers, filters, tamper seals, event‑related sterility). Training, Competency & Culture Onboard, coach, and evaluate SPD staff; set performance expectations and accountability. Foster a Just Culture: encourage near‑miss reporting, debriefs, and continuous learning. Documentation & Data Integrity Ensure complete and accurate records: lot numbers, BI/CI results, sterilizer loads and parameters, equipment maintenance, instrument tracking, water quality checks, and training/competency files. Maintain IFU library (digital or physical) and point‑of‑use access for staff; verify IFU compliance at each step.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• CRCST (HSPA) or CSPDT (CBSPD) certification required (or obtained within 6 months of hire, per facility policy).
• 3–5 years of sterile processing experience with demonstrated proficiency in orthopedic and/or spine instrumentation
• Strong communication skills; ability to lead teams and partner effectively with clinical leadership and surgeons.

Nice To Haves

• 1–2 years in a lead or supervisory role preferred, previous ASC experience.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily SPD operations (decontamination, inspection, assembly, packaging, sterilization, storage, and case cart build) to meet dynamic orthopedic/spine schedules and add‑ons.
• Develop and manage staffing plans for extended hours and peak volumes; allocate resources to meet first‑case on‑time starts and turnover targets.
• Establish, implement, and continuously improve policies and standard work aligning with AAAHC standards for infection prevention and safety within ambulatory settings.
• Oversee biological, chemical, and mechanical monitoring; initiate immediate response and recall procedures for any failed indicators or cycle variances.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA (e.g., BBP, PPE, sharps safety), CDC infection control guidance, AORN sterile processing recommendations, and manufacturer IFUs.
• Partner with Infection Prevention and Quality to conduct surveillance, audits, and root cause analyses (RCA); lead corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
• Maintain readiness for AAAHC survey: organized documentation, policy currency, staff competency files, and tracers.
• Coordinate with surgeons, vendors, and Materials Management on new implants, loaner trays, and instrumentation; enforce timelines and documentation for loaner management (e.g., 48–72 hr advance delivery, count sheets, IFUs).
• Ensure validated packaging materials and sterility maintenance protocols (wraps, containers, filters, tamper seals, event‑related sterility).
• Onboard, coach, and evaluate SPD staff; set performance expectations and accountability.
• Foster a Just Culture: encourage near‑miss reporting, debriefs, and continuous learning.
• Ensure complete and accurate records: lot numbers, BI/CI results, sterilizer loads and parameters, equipment maintenance, instrument tracking, water quality checks, and training/competency files.
• Maintain IFU library (digital or physical) and point‑of‑use access for staff; verify IFU compliance at each step.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED