SPD Endoscopy Supervisor

Boston Children’s Hospital; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus $8,500

Job summary

Boston Children's Hospital is seeking a Sterile Processing Endoscopy Supervisor to oversee Endoscopy Technicians in the operating room and GPU. Responsibilities include high-level disinfection, inventory maintenance, and staff training.

Collaboration with GPU charge nurse and SPD manager is required to ensure smooth workflow across MOR, GPU, and related areas. Minimum five years in sterile processing or Endoscopy tech roles with CRCST/CSPDT or CER certification; CHL or SIPS-HFL within 1 year of

Qualifications

• High School Diploma / GED is required.
• Associate's degree preferred.
• CRCST or CSPDT certification is required.
• CER certification is required.
• Certification for CHL or SIPS-HFL should be obtained within 1 year of hire.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily workflow of Endoscopy Technicians in the operating room and GPU Department.
• Administer high-level disinfection per AORN, AAMI and SGNA standards.
• Coordinate, maintain, and store instruments, supplies, and equipment to support inventory levels.
• Deploy staff resources with GPU charge nurse; ensure endoscopic equipment availability for surgical cases in GPU and MOR.
• Develop and update decontamination and sterilization methods; ensure policy compliance.
• Supervise staff, conduct evaluations, provide guidance, and arrange training for staff.
• Assist in selection and introduction of new equipment; participate in committees/projects.
• Ensure compliance with hospital, departmental, and external policies and safety requirements.
• Maintain knowledge of current trends in procurement, processing, and maintenance of instruments and supplies.

Education

High School Diploma / GED (Required)

Associate's Degree (Preferred)

CRCST

CSPDT

CER

CHL within 1 year of hire

SIPS-HFL within 1 year of hire

Job description

This role is eligible for a $8,500 sign on bonus (not eligible for internal candidates and not eligible for former BCH employees who worked here in the past 12 months).

Schedule: 6:45am-3:15pm, Monday through Friday. On-call weekends and holidays as needed

Position Summary/ Department Summary:

Under general supervision of the SPD Management, the Sterile Processing Endoscopy Supervisor is responsible for overseeing the team and daily workflow operations of the Endoscopy Technicians in the operating room and the GPU Department. Administers the high-level disinfection process according to AORN, AAMI and SGNA standards. Sterile Processing Endoscopy Supervisor oversees the coordination, maintenance, and storage of medical instruments, supplies, and equipment to support adequate inventory levels.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborates with the GPU charge nurse to deploy technical staff resources, ensuring the availability of sterile endoscopic equipment/instrumentation for surgical cases performed in the GPU and MOR. The Supervisor is expected to collaborate with the SPD supervisor for all procedures conducted in the MOR.

• Implements and maintains internal policies and procedures for processing, storage, and handling of medical and surgical supplies and equipment. Develops and implements new and/or updated decontamination and sterilization methods as needed.

• Monitors endoscopy tech assignments and ensures less experienced staff are assigned to appropriate cases. May assist new or less experienced technical staff with more complex procedures as needed. Provides ongoing training and orientation to new or less experienced technical staff.

• Selects, trains, and supervises staff. Completes regular performance evaluations. Monitors work performance, provides guidance and feedback, and initiates disciplinary and other personnel actions as warranted with the Sterile Processing Manager, single shifts, and all shifts. Develops and provides in-service and other continuing education programs for staff development

• Assists in the selection and introduction of new equipment and supplies. Participates in related committees/project teams as assigned

• Monitors and ensures compliance with hospital, departmental, and external policies, standards, and regulations. Monitors current safety, infection control, and other requirements.

• Maintains knowledge of current trends and practices in procurement, processing, and maintenance of medical and surgical instruments, equipment, and supplies through participation in professional organizations and attendance at relevant continuing education programs. Participates in hospital and departmental committees and project teams as appropriate

• Maintains inventory of instruments, equipment, and materials within the area of responsibility.

Minimum Qualifications

Education:

High School Diploma / GED (Required)

Associate's Degree (Preferred)

Certification Required

• Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) OR Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician (CSPDT)

• Certified Endoscope Reprocessor (CER)

• Certified Healthcare Leader (CHL) should be obtained within 1 year of hire OR SIPS Healthcare Foundational Leader (SIPS-HFL) should be obtained within 1 year of hire

Certification Preferred

• Current Sterile Processing certification and CPD Manager certification

Experience Required

Minimum of five years’ experience as a sterile processing technician or combination of Endoscopy Technician

Bloodborne Pathogen Category

Potential Exposure to Bloodborne Pathogens. Job may require performance of tasks that involve potential for exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues.