Supervisor Sterile Processing WP Advocate Aurora Health - 3.6 Winston-Salem, NC Job Details Full-time $26.55 - $39.85 an hour 16 hours ago Qualifications Employee relationship building High school diploma or GED Full Job Description

LOCATION

: Winston Salem

SCHEDULE

: Full Time 40 hours weekly Weekend Nights Saturday-Sunday, 1900-0730 Wednesday & Thursday, 2300-0730 Plus on call

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. Adheres to the organizational values to promote a cooperative work environment by utilizing communication 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 with organizational and departmental policies and procedures. 5. Assesses surgical case schedule and logically deduces the needs of the operating room. 6. Maintains departmental compliance 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 excellent communication 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 interdepartmental committees 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 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

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

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

: 0% 35% 65% to to to 35% 65% 100% N/A Activity X Standing X Walking X Sitting X Bending X Reaching with arms X Finger and hand dexterity X Talking X Hearing X Seeing Lifting, carrying, pushing and or pulling: X 20 lbs. maximum X 50 lbs. maximum X 100 lbs. maximum