SPD Manager

Yale New Haven Health • New Haven, CT

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Directs the activities of Lead Technicians, Central Sterile Supply Assistants, Technician II's, Technician I's, and Inventory Associate engaged in decontaminating, assembling, sterilizing, wrapping, dispensing and preparing of case carts and other supplies for the operating room and other patient care areas and the management of an extensive inventory of complex specialty instrumentation. Schedules, assigns, and supervises the daily flow of work through the department and interacts with surgeons, OR staff, vendors and other customers in the provision of accurate efficient and high quality services. Responsible for the daily operation of the department on all shifts and days of week including maintenance of salary and non-salary budgets. Is responsible for all CSS Supply inventory control, ordering and receipt systems, computerized instrument kit count sheets for the OR, ODS, Labor & Delivery and CSS. Performs the duties of a buyer for the purchasing of instrumentation and supplies for CSS.

Requirements

• Graduation from high school with B.S. or B.A. college degree in Arts or Science preferably in a health care related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Certification as an OR Technician, LPN Scrub Nurse, or NICHSPDP certification.
• Demonstrated knowledge of JCAHO, AAMI, DPH, CMS, EPA, OSHA and other regulatory requirements and standards of practice governing a CSS operation.
• Five (5) to ten (10) years supervisory experience in a Central Sterile Supply or OR environment with extensive knowledge of instrumentation, OR medical and surgical supplies and OR/CSS operations.
• Interaction and development of relationships with surgeons and staff of all levels, independent decision making, sensitivity to organizational structures within the OR and ability to function independently in critical situations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Working knowledge of computer software (spreadsheets, word processing, case scheduling) and experience in the management of an extensive inventory of complex surgical instrumentation.
• Must be knowledgeable of materials management systems including inventory, ordering and utilization monitoring and reporting.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with new sterilization technologies is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the on-going development and revision of department policies and procedures governing all facets of CSS operations with specific emphasis on those required by regulatory agencies.
• Develops staffing practices reflective of the changing needs of customer areas and manages salaries within budgetary limitations. Maintains posted schedule at all times replacing old schedule with a new schedule one week in advance.
• In conjunction with professional organizations, develops internal and external programs that qualify for Contact Education Units (CEU's) in order to satisfy certification requirements for the staff of certified Techs.
• Provides documentation and investigation of all incidents of incomplete or incorrect performance.
• Oversees the performance of the daily inventory of all OR Case Cart supplies, working with the Supply Inventory Associate to ensure the uninterrupted flow of Case Cart supplies to the OR.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager