Position Summary

Provides on-site support, training, and communication regarding the reprocessing of surgical instruments and trays to contracted facilities in compliance with the Department of Health, TJC, OSHA, CDC, AAMI and AORN standards and facilities goals and policies. Coordinates and manages day-to-day operations of SPD employees.

Duties

• Provides supervision and leadership of Sterile Processing Department (SPD) and/or Operating Room Liaison at the assigned facility and shift.
• Performs observations to identify process improvement opportunities within operations and employee performance and compliance.
• Oversees and supports daily operations of all activities that relate to the proper reprocessing of reusable medical supplies and instrumentation including decontamination, cleaning, assembly, wrapping, sterilization, and storage processes within all set professional standards and regulations.
• Coordinates the repair and replacement of broken instrumentation and equipment; may assist manager in order process.
• Promotes best demonstrated practices with co-workers through open communication and continuous improvement of skills and ensures department and employee adherence to standard work.
• Follows chain of command within hospital and STERIS regarding identified problems or issues to ensure proper communication and resolution.
• Answers and responds to calls from the OR and other end-users during and after regular business hours as required by the contract.
• Assists manager in review of all required documentation related to STERIS Standard Operating Procedures and facility policies. Responsible, in collaboration with the manager, for scheduling new STERIS employee orientation, on-the-job training, in-service education and quality assurance programs when needed.
• Holds employees accountable to performance and processing standards by providing daily coaching and feedback.

Duties - cont'd

• Understands STERIS and facility policies and procedures ensuring staff’s adherence to applicable policies and procedures
• Responsible for supporting employee progression and retention by driving employee engagement activities, holding regular performance discussions, and removing obstacles preventing employees from developing in their career.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Supervision and coordination of sterile processing team.

Education Degree

Required Experience

• 4 years of hands-on SPD experience with one year of leadership, including lead, experience.
• CRCST or CBSPD Certification and additional certification (i.e. instrument specialist, flexible endoscope, healthcare leader, manager, STERIS Assessment) required. If not certified at point of hire, both certifications must be obtained within 12 months of hire.
• Previous Supervisory experience. (1 Year)
• Current Certified Healthcare Leader (CHL) or Certified in Sterile Processing Management (CSPM).
• Basic computer skills and aptitude.
• Understands and promotes concepts of the Lean work environment.
• Must be capable of learning software programs (including instrument tracking and timekeeping and payroll systems) and/or hardware as required.
• Understand and promotes the development of individual employee objectives.
• While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to sit, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk, see and hear. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, push and/or pull up to 100 pounds on a cart or carriage.

Preferred Experience

Associate’s degree from an accredited two-year college or technical school preferred.

Skills