Sterile Processing Team Lead (SPD)

OhioHealth•Pickerington, OH

2d•Onsite

About The Position

SPD Team Lead Pickerington Methodist Hospital (3rd shift 11p - 730a) M-F This position has shift responsibility for overseeing care and maintenance and processing of all instrumentation, containers and equipment used in the decontamination process; the preparation/packaging, and delivery of all case carts for the operating rooms, as well as room supplies and supplies for the clean cores. This position is responsible for overseeing the delivery of accurate and complete instrument trays to the operating rooms and other departments within the hospital, and for managing the delivery and processing of all loaner implant and instrument trays. Also responsible for overseeing/updating/instrument tracking system as needed.

Requirements

Associate's Degree, High School or GED (Required)
CBSPD - Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution - Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution, IAHCSMM - International Association of Healthcare Central Service Material management - International Association of Healthcare Central Service Material Management
Must exhibit exceptionally strong customer service, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Demonstrate the ability to work well with others as part of a team.
Experience with implementing workflow initiatives to improve productivity.
Skilled position, requiring more knowledge, critical thinking, and communication skills to provide improved services.
Ability to demonstrate critical thinking and problem solving.
Ability to work in high pressure situations.
Strong instrumentation and surgical procedural knowledge.
Must exhibit strong customer service, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Demonstrate ability to work well with others as part of a team.
Certified Surgical Technician: with knowledge in all service lines the department covers.
Demonstrate ability to work well with others as part of a team.
Requires moderate computer skills.
Must be able to follow oral and written instructions, as well as perform basic mathematical calculations.
Working knowledge of AAMI and AORN standards.

Responsibilities

Works collaboratively with Operating Room staff & SPD staff to ensure needs are met efficiently and accurately.
Responsible for the scheduling and job assignments for staff on their team/shift
Communicates changes and assists in staff education regarding instrumentation and equipment
Implements workflow initiatives to improve departmental productivity
Responsible for real-time coaching of staff members and providing follow-up to management
Fills into staffing vacancies/assignments as needed or requested
Responsible for aiding in the education and training of fellow associates.
Oversee shift operations to process, maintain and deliver implants and equipment to support sterile instrument trays.
Responsible for ensuring adequate productivity is met, along with resolving emergent instrument issues, incomplete sets, and any other departmental issues that may arise.
Contribute to staff development by performing audits of staff members to ensure a high level of quality service to our customers and by providing follow-up and ongoing education, training, and mentorship.
Serves as back up to the Supervisor when they are not available.
Responsible for shift specific reports that are utilized by the Supervisor or Manager to monitor Department productivity and standards.
Oversees and maintains QA and PI compliance to ensure consistent delivery of quality products.
Troubleshoots processing equipment and makes sure all standards of quality are met and maintained as required by governing bodies such as Joint Commission, AAMI, AORN and IAHCSMM.
Serves as a resource person for staff and other departments.
Responsible for ensuring a safe environments and equipment for both patients and staff.
Identifies and corrects unsafe practices, procedures, and/or physical condition and reports to Manager or Supervisor.