Supervisor, Central Sterile Processing-Second Position Available In Forsyth, North Carolina

Supervisor, Central Sterile Processing-Second
Winston Salem, NC, United States

Job ID:

151830

Job Family:

Support Services

Status:

Full Time

Shift:

Evening

Job Type:

Regular

Department Name:

12531088943025-Operating Room Sterile Processing
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Overview

AREA:

Central Service

SHIFT:

Second

JOB SUMMARY

Ensures that established hospital and departmental policies and procedures are followed in the decontamination, assembly, packaging, sterilization, storage, and distribution of operating room instrumentation. Supervises sterile processing staff’s production and schedules to ensure that adequate levels of surgical instrumentation are available. Ensures departmental operations are effective and efficient.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or GED equivalent required with three years’ experience in sterile processing. Associate’s degree preferred. Previous supervisory or lead technician leadership experience preferred. LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, and/or

REGISTRATION

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.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. Ads to theanizational values to promote a cooperative work environment by utilizingmunication skills, interpersonal relationships and team building. 2. Leads, directs, and supervises the SPD employees to ensure department minimal production standards are met by overseeing all areas of inventory throughput. 3. Expert in all aspects of the sterile processing cycle and ability to provide guidance and education to SPD employees. 4. Performs administrative functions in accordance withanizational and departmental policies and procedures. 5. Assesses surgical case schedule and logically deduces the needs of the operating room. 6. Maintains departmentalpliance logs per manufacturer and regulatory requirements per AAMI and AORN. 7. Assists with the management of case cart system and ensures on-time delivery. 8. Uses excellentmunication skills when discussing instrument needs with SPD Liaisons and/or OR Clinical Coordinators. 9. Assists SPD Manager with development, implementation, and/or enforcements of departmental policies. 10. Assists SPD Manager and SPD Staff Education Specialist with talent acquisition and onboarding activities. 11. Attends and participates in Surgical Services interdepartmentalmittees as directed by SPD Manager. 12. Protects self, co-workers and facility by following approved policies and procedures to prevent the spread of bloodborne and/or airborne disease(s).

SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS

Excellent oral and writtenmunication 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

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Exposure to hazards associated with bodily fluids and tissue Regular exposure to the risk of blood borne diseases Exposure to chemical agents used in cleaning Exposure to hazards of steam and heat, may be subject to burns Loud stressful environment due to equipment Subject to varying and unpredictable situations Subject to many interruptions Occasional pressure due to multiple calls and inquiries