SPD - Supervisor, Evening Shift

Cincinnati Children's

2d•$58,406 - $74,589•Onsite

About The Position

The SPD Supervisor leads Sterile Processing & Distribution (SPD) operations for the evening shift at the Burnet Campus. The role ensures supplies and instrumentation are available on time for surgical and clinic procedures, sterile items are processed appropriately and promptly, and sterile supplies are maintained according to established PAR levels. The supervisor ensures SPD functions comply with regulatory and hospital standards and internal policies and procedures, and collaborates with SPD, Periop, and Clinic leadership to keep processes relevant and aligned with best practices. The supervisor plans and supervises SPD team activities and perioperative and clinic flow; creates or validates daily staff assignments; leads staff meetings and supports education, orientation, coaching, feedback, evaluations, and corrective action. The role participates in interviewing and hiring or retention recommendations, monitors annual staff competencies, and promotes morale, retention, and productivity. The supervisor is responsible for shift timekeeping and provides supervision when the SPD Manager is absent. The position manages staffing, supplies, equipment, and instrumentation efficiently and cost-effectively. It supports policy and protocol development and revision, validates recordkeeping in accordance with hospital and regulatory requirements, including JCAHO and OSHA, and manages timely preventive maintenance and instrument or equipment repair and replacement processes. The supervisor promotes quality and fiscal and operational accountability and maintains current knowledge of SPD requirements.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least 5 years of work experience in a related job discipline.
Certification as either a Certified Registered Central Supply Technician (CRCST) or a Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician (CSPDT).

Nice To Haves

Certification as either a Certified Healthcare Leader (CHL) or a Certified Sterile Processing Management (CSPM).

Responsibilities

Ensure timely availability of supplies and instrumentation for surgical and clinic procedures, timely processing of sterile items, and sterile supply availability according to established PAR levels.
Ensure SPD functions comply with regulatory and hospital standards and internal policies and procedures.
Collaborate with SPD, Periop, and Clinic leadership to maintain relevant processes and best practices for SPD activities.
Create or validate daily assignments for sterile processing staff and maintain timekeeping for the shift.
Provide supervision in the absence of the SPD Manager.
Plan and supervise SPD team activities and perioperative and clinic flow.
Lead staff meetings and ensure educational presentations are relevant to staff.
Participate in interviewing and make recommendations regarding hiring and retention.
Ensure successful orientation for new hires; counsel, coach, and provide feedback to staff; and complete or assist the Manager/Director with annual evaluations and corrective action in a timely manner.
Promote a positive work environment and staff morale, support retention of qualified staff, and ensure productivity measures are met.
Match preceptor skills to new staff needs and monitor staff competency standards annually.
Assist staff in understanding employment rules, regulations, and responsibilities, managing work time, and pursuing achievements.
Manage staffing, supplies, equipment, and instrumentation efficiently and cost-effectively.
Ensure SPD policies and protocols are followed and provide input on policy and protocol formulation and revision.
Validate recordkeeping in accordance with hospital and regulatory agency requirements, including JCAHO and OSHA.
Manage timely preventive maintenance for instrumentation and equipment and assist with instrument and equipment repair or replacement protocols.
Monitor best practices to support optimal quality in SPD functions and conduct.
Demonstrate fiscal and operational accountability and maintain current knowledge of SPD requirements.