Supervisor Sterile Processing WP
About The Position
This is a full-time Supervisor position in Sterile Processing Services at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. The role involves leading and supervising Sterile Processing Department (SPD) employees to ensure departmental production standards are met, overseeing all aspects of inventory throughput. The supervisor will be an expert in all aspects of the sterile processing cycle, providing guidance and education to staff. Administrative functions, assessment of surgical case schedules, and maintaining departmental compliance logs are key responsibilities. The position also involves assisting with the management of the case cart system, communicating instrument needs, and supporting the SPD Manager with policy development, talent acquisition, and onboarding. The role requires participation in interdepartmental committees and adherence to policies to prevent the spread of disease.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED equivalent required
- Three years' experience in sterile processing
- Certification as a Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician (CSPDT), or other sterile processing certification required
- 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
- Certification in Sterile Processing Management required within three years of hire
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
- Comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs
- Competitive compensation
- Generous retirement offerings
- Programs that invest in your career development
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
