Processing supervisor

UMass Memorial Health; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

UMass Memorial Health seeks a Supervisor for the Sterile Processing Department to oversee all aspects of processing, supervising staff, and ensuring compliance with standards. Candidates should have a diploma, relevant certifications, and supervisory experience in a healthcare setting. The role offers a shift from 3:00 PM to 11:30 PM, Monday through Friday, with potential for a signing bonus.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years as a SPD Technician or similar supervisory experience.
• Must demonstrate expert knowledge of instrumentation.
• Effective oral and written communication skills in English.

Responsibilities

• Directs and supervises assigned personnel and conducts performance evaluations.
• Plans and oversees Sterile Processing activities including decontamination and sterilization.
• Ensures the effective operation of sterilization equipment.

Skills

Supervisory skills

Interpersonal skills

Expert knowledge of instrumentation

Communication skills

Computer proficiency

Education

High school diploma or GED

Certification as a certified Central Processing Tech

Certification as a Certified Healthcare Lead (CHL)

Certification as a Certified Sterile Processing Management (CSPM)

Job description

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Exemption Status:

Exempt

Schedule Details:

Monday through Friday

Scheduled Hours:

3:00PM - 11:30PM, M-F, rotating weekend & holiday call

Shift:

2 - Evening Shift, 8 Hours (United States of America)

Hours:

40

Cost Center:

10010 - 2550 Central Sterile Supplies

This position may have a signing bonus available a member of the Recruitment Team will confirm eligibility during the interview process.

Everyone Is a Caregiver

At UMass Memorial Health, everyone is a caregiver – regardless of their title or responsibilities. Exceptional patient care, academic excellence and leading-edge research make UMass Memorial the premier health system of Central Massachusetts, and a place where we can help you build the career you deserve. We are more than 20,000 employees, working together as one health system in a relentless pursuit of healing for our patients, community and each other. And everyone, in their own unique way, plays an important part, every day.

Performs, plans, directs, and supervises all aspects of Sterile Processing Department services.

I. Major Responsibilities:

• Directs and supervises assigned personnel. Performs performance evaluations, scheduling, orientation, and training. Makes recommendations on employee hires, transfers, promotions, salary changes, discipline, terminations, and similar actions. Resolves grievances and other personnel problems within position responsibilities.
• Performs and plans the activity in all areas within Sterile Processing Department: equipment, decontamination, processing, instrument assembly, sterilization, and cart assembly.
• Supervises the operation and effectiveness of all equipment, taking corrective action where necessary in a timely manner.
• Supervises and coordinates activities involving cleaning, sterilizing, inspecting, storing, and distribution of sterile articles, including instrumentation and case carts to and from the Emergency Department, Main Operating Room, Day Surgery Unit, Hahnemann OR, Inpatient Nursing, Labor and Delivery Units and Ambulatory Clinics.
• Verifies all required documentation performed as required by staff assigned to shift: sterilizer printouts, BI incubator logs and charts, for sterilizers within the SPD area and OR’s. Corrects staff performance as indicated.
  
  

License/Certification/Education:

II. Position Qualifications:

Required:

• High school diploma or GED certification.
• Current certification as a certified Central Processing Tech by a recognized certification agency.
• Certification as a Certified Healthcare Lead (CHL) or Certified Sterile Processing Management (CSPM) strongly preferred but must be obtained CHL or CSPM certification within 12 months of hire as a condition of employment at UMass Memorial Medical Center.
  
  

Preferred:

Experience/Skill:

Required:

• Minimum of two years as a SPD Technician, SPD Technician Senior or Surgical Technologist experience and/or comparable supervisory experience.
• Must demonstrate expert knowledge of instrumentation, equipment, inventory management & case cart management.
• Proficient oral and written (English language) communication skills required in order to fulfill documentation requirements associated with the position.
• Demonstrated proficiency in computers.
• Must have effective interpersonal skills to work well with others.
  
  

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

We’re striving to make respect a part of everything we do at UMass Memorial Health – for our patients, our community and each other. Our six Standards of Respect are: Acknowledge, Listen, Communicate, Be Responsive, Be a Team Player and Be Kind. If you share these Standards of Respect, we hope you will join our team and help us make respect our standard for everyone, every day.

As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, UMass Memorial Health recognizes the power of a diverse community and encourages applications from individuals with varied experiences, perspectives and backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity and expression, protected veteran status or other status protected by law.

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