Certified Sterile Processing Supervisor

Medical University of South Carolina • Charleston, SC

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Certified SPD Supervisor reports to the Manager, Sterile Processing. Under general supervision of the department manager, the Certified SPD supervisor coordinates and manages the daily activities and operational needs of the department. This position assists the Manager with the overall direction, leadership, and supervision of the staff. This role performs instrument production, case assembly, sterile processing, decontamination of surgical instruments in compliance with medical center policies and procedures, state, local and federal requirements. This position serves as SPD liaison with other departments. The Certified SPD Supervisor monitors and participates in quality initiatives and assists with accomplishing organizational and department goals/objectives. Supervisors may have supervisory responsibilities at Main, Rutledge Tower, and/or ART Sterile Processing Departments.

Requirements

• Graduate of high school or GED equivalency examination.
• Must be certified and maintain a certification in sterile processing and as an instrument specialist from IAHCSMM.
• At least 2 years’ experience in sterile processing.
• Possess ability to understand and implement a variety of detailed instructions in the execution of processes.
• Applicant must communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Basic computer skills required.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high pressure health care environment.
• Must be certified and maintain a certification in sterile processing and as an instrument specialist from IAHCSMM.
• Certification in SPD leadership or management from IAHCSMM, if not held, must be obtained within 6 months.
• Continuous standing, sitting, and walking.
• Continuous working indoors.
• Frequent working from elevated areas.
• Frequent working in confined/cramped spaces.
• Continuous bending at the waist.
• Frequent twisting at the waist.
• Frequent squatting.
• Frequent pinching operations.
• Continuous gross motor use (fingers/hands).
• Continuous firm grasping (fingers/hands).
• Continuous fine manipulation (fingers/hands).
• Frequent reaching overhead.
• Continuous reaching in all directions.
• Continuous repetitive motion (hands/wrists/elbows/shoulders).
• Continuous full use of both legs.
• Frequent balance & coordination (lower extremities).
• Infrequent lift/carry 50 lbs. unassisted.
• Infrequent lift/lower 50 lbs. from floor to 36”.
• Infrequent lift up to 25 lbs. overhead.
• Frequent exertion up to 50 lbs. of force.
• Continuous maintain corrected vision 20/40 (one or both eyes).
• Continuous recognize objects (near/far).
• Continuous color discrimination.
• Continuous depth perception.
• Continuous peripheral vision.
• Continuous hearing acuity (with correction).
• Continuous tactile sensory function.
• Continuous gross motor with fine motor coordination.
• Continuous olfactory (smell) function.
• Continuous respirator use qualification.
• Continuous effective stress management.

Nice To Haves

• Leadership, supervisory or management experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and manages the daily activities and operational needs of the department.
• Assists the Manager with the overall direction, leadership, and supervision of the staff.
• Performs instrument production, case assembly, sterile processing, decontamination of surgical instruments in compliance with medical center policies and procedures, state, local and federal requirements.
• Serves as SPD liaison with other departments.
• Monitors and participates in quality initiatives.
• Assists with accomplishing organizational and department goals/objectives.

Benefits

• Medical University of South Carolina participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees.

What This Job Offers

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