Sterile Processing Supervisor

Medical University of South Carolina•Orangeburg, SC

11d

About The Position

The Certified SPD Supervisor reports to the Manager, Sterile Processing and, under the department manager’s general supervision, coordinates and manages the department’s daily activities and operational needs. The supervisor assists the Manager with overall direction, leadership, and staff supervision; performs instrument production, case assembly, sterile processing, and decontamination of surgical instruments in compliance with medical center policies and procedures and applicable state, local, and federal requirements; and serves as the SPD liaison with other departments. The supervisor assesses departmental activities and personnel performance, provides direction, delegates duties fairly, participates in staff selection, and maintains staffing levels that meet departmental needs efficiently. The position orients, trains, and evaluates assigned personnel and works cooperatively with others to meet departmental objectives and maintain positive employee relationships. It maintains records and reports, monitors the accuracy of sterilizer records, and directs the collection, receipt, processing, storage, and distribution of supplies and equipment. The supervisor places orders, communicates with vendors, audits deliveries, and performs other related duties as assigned. Knowledge of AORN and AAMI standards and practices is required.

Requirements

High school graduate or GED equivalency.
Must hold and maintain sterile processing and instrument specialist certifications from IAHCSMM (International Association of Healthcare Central Service Materiel Management).
Must obtain IAHCSMM SPD leadership or management certification within six months if not already held.
At least 2 years of experience in sterile processing.
Ability to understand and implement a variety of detailed instructions in executing processes.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Basic computer skills.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure healthcare environment.
Knowledge of AORN and AAMI standards and practices.
Ability to work rotating shifts and overtime as required.
Ability to meet the stated physical, sensory, and respirator-use requirements, where applicable.

Nice To Haves

Leadership, supervisory, or management experience.

Responsibilities

Assess department activities and personnel performance, providing direction as needed.
Delegate responsibilities and duties fairly and equitably.
Participate in the selection of sterile processing staff.
Maintain staffing patterns that efficiently meet departmental needs.
Orient, train, and evaluate assigned personnel.
Cooperate with other personnel to achieve departmental objectives and maintain positive employee relationships.
Maintain adequate records and submit required reports.
Monitor the accuracy of sterilizer records and maintain required reports, records, and statistics.
Direct the collection, receiving, processing, storage, and distribution of supplies and equipment required by units needing SPD services.
Place orders, communicate regularly with vendors, and audit deliveries.
Perform instrument production, case assembly, sterile processing, and decontamination of surgical instruments in accordance with applicable policies, procedures, and requirements.
Serve as the SPD liaison with other departments.
Perform other miscellaneous and related duties as assigned.