CSPD Supervisor

SIPS Consults•Chicago, IL

About The Position

The CSPD Sterile Processing Supervisor will carry out the responsibilities for the overall workflow of the shift in Sterile Processing. Directs, plans, and organizes the staff and activities of the Sterile Processing department. Ensures that best practices related to decontamination, sterilization, preparing and packaging of instruments are adhered to by staff. The CSPD Supervisor utilizes key performance indicators for trending areas in need of improvement.

Requirements

High school diploma
Sterile Processing Technician HSPA or CBSPD Certification is required
Minimum of three (3) years of CSPD experience required
Ethical Conduct
Adherence to SIPS Values
SIPS Policies & Handbook

Responsibilities

Provides supervision of day-to-day business operations of the unit.
Maintains technical competence and CSPD technician skill set.
Provides on the floor supervision of department specific to assigned shift.
Oversees flow of work and production volume to ensure instrumentation is available for customers.
Responds to quality issues with OR and other departmental customers.
Oversees monthly schedule and coordinates daily shift staffing needs consistent with unit staffing plan and budget.
Monitors loaner tray processing for the next day and coordinates all vendor issues with the goal of monitoring loaner tray inventory.
Monitors preventive maintenance of equipment and instrumentation.
Monitors all unit quality measures including sterilization records, case cart completion and regulatory compliance standards.
Monitors staff execution of standard work holding staff accountable for work quantity/quality and adherence to safety standards.
Identifies individual staff orientation and ongoing learning needs and coordinates individual learning plan with CSPD instructor.
Provides ongoing feedback to staff concerning performance and collaborates with department managers in completing annual performance reviews.
Initiates coaching and positive disciplinary actions as necessary.
Demonstrates ability to provide necessary leadership to employees in assigned area.
Collaborates with department leadership team to identify improvement needs and monitor quality indicators.
Maintains awareness of standards and changes within health care and CSPD industry.
Promotes high levels of staff engagement, performance, and retention.
Demonstrates decision making/problem solving skills.
Other duties as assigned