Supervisor, Sterile Processing-First

American Addiction Centers • Winston-Salem, NC

111d • $26 - $39

About The Position

The position is located at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center - Surgery Center in Winston Salem, and it is a full-time role with a work schedule of 40 hours per week, primarily on weekdays. The job involves ensuring that established hospital and departmental policies and procedures are followed in the decontamination, assembly, packaging, sterilization, storage, and distribution of operating room instrumentation. The role also includes supervising the sterile processing staff's production and schedules to ensure that adequate levels of surgical instrumentation are available, thereby ensuring departmental operations are effective and efficient.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent required.
• Three years' experience in sterile processing required.
• 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.
• Previous supervisory or lead technician leadership experience preferred.

Nice To Haves

• Associate's degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Adheres to 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 enforcement 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

• 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
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees