Sterile Processing Supervisor

Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation•Wake Forest, NC

2d•$26 - $39•Onsite

About The Position

Ensures that established hospital and departmental policies and procedures are followed in the decontamination, assembly, packaging, sterilization, storage, and distribution of operating room instrumentation. Supervises sterile processing staff's production and schedules to ensure that adequate levels of surgical instrumentation are available. Ensures departmental operations are effective and efficient.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent required with three years' experience in sterile processing.
Certification as a Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician (CSPDT), or other sterile processing certification required.
Certification in Sterile Processing Management required within three years of hire.
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Ability to operate equipment such as the steam sterilizer, low temperature sterilizers, ultrasonic washers, and washer decontaminators
Proficient in Microsoft Office
Proficient with instrument tracking software

Nice To Haves

Associate's degree preferred.
Previous supervisory or lead technician leadership experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Adheres to the organizational values to promote a cooperative work environment by utilizing communication skills, interpersonal relationships and team building.
Leads, directs, and supervises the SPD employees to ensure department minimal production standards are met by overseeing all areas of inventory throughput.
Expert in all aspects of the sterile processing cycle and ability to provide guidance and education to SPD employees.
Performs administrative functions in accordance with organizational and departmental policies and procedures.
Assesses surgical case schedule and logically deduces the needs of the operating room.
Maintains departmental compliance logs per manufacturer and regulatory requirements per AAMI and AORN.
Assists with the management of case cart system and ensures on-time delivery.
Uses excellent communication skills when discussing instrument needs with SPD Liaisons and/or OR Clinical Coordinators.
Assists SPD Manager with development, implementation, and/or enforcements of departmental policies.
Assists SPD Manager and SPD Staff Education Specialist with talent acquisition and onboarding activities.
Attends and participates in Surgical Services interdepartmental committees as directed by SPD Manager.
Protects self, co-workers and facility by following approved policies and procedures to prevent the spread of bloodborne and/or airborne disease(s).

Benefits

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:
Compensation Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
Incentive pay for select positions
Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
Benefits and more Paid Time Off programs
Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
Educational Assistance Program