Supervisor, Sterile Processing Distribution (SPD)

American Addiction Centers • Oshkosh, WI

2d • $27 - $40 • Onsite

About The Position

This is a full-time day shift position supporting the daily operations of a dedicated team of SPD techs. The role involves coordinating daily operations, ensuring quality and accuracy of departmental procedures, and managing human resources within the department. The position also contributes to operational planning and supports the nursing division's philosophy of Shared Governance.

Requirements

• High School diploma
• 3 to 4 years of Sterile Processing experience and/or Surgical Technician experience
• 3 years of lead/coordinator experience
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to delegate assignments efficiently
• Proficient computer skills including reports
• Must be able to make prompt and effective decisions
• Ability to instruct/teach others
• Ability to work in a stressful environment
• Ability to work with diverse staff
• Ability to act in a lead capacity
• Experience in operating sterilizer and monitoring equipment
• Current Certification as a Central Service Technologist/Surgical Technician

Nice To Haves

• Supports the Nursing Divisions philosophy of Shared Governance and the goals of the patient care unit, Sherman Hospital and the Advocate System

Responsibilities

• Coordinates the daily scheduling of staff and arranges for coverage, maintaining daily and monthly schedules, and approving PTO.
• Schedules and leads departmental huddles/meetings, developing agendas and distributing minutes.
• Monitors daily Adapt results to ensure staff accuracy and timeliness.
• Encourages staff involvement in departmental committees and interacts with OR management, physicians, and service line team leaders for process improvement.
• Performs data collection, determines projects, analyzes trends, and presents action plans to management.
• Promotes patient safety by reporting issues and participating in safety initiatives, following and monitoring safety and infection control measures.
• Takes a leadership role in patient satisfaction initiatives and serves as a role model.
• Provides appropriate staffing levels based on case load and department needs.
• Assigns staff to work areas according to skill levels and department needs, staffing as needed for absences.
• Maintains the flow of work within the Sterile Processing Department.
• Assigns and monitors break/meal schedules.
• Assures timeliness of instrument processing, turn around, and case cart assembly.
• Initiates and reinforces positive interdepartmental communications.
• Monitors and assists with turnover time activities.
• Works with SPD lead/educator to ensure inventory and maintains/updates equipment and case carts.
• Works in the clinical area.
• Supervises associates including interviewing, hiring decisions, assessing competency, evaluating, and counseling.
• Responsible for employee discipline with assistance and approval from the SPD Manager.
• Maintains current and accurate records on each SPD associate.
• Works with SPD Lead/educator to ensure associate competence, aids in annual development plans, and identifies areas for skill growth.
• Helps complete annual competency assessments and works with staff on professional development plans.
• Responsible for developing and implementing policies and procedures with the SPD Manager.
• Participates in the development of annual operational goals and budgets for the department.
• Works with SPD manager for implementing strategies to meet goals and budget targets.

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED