Supervisor Sterile Processing FT McAllen

Universal Health Services; McAllen (TX); Hybrid; USD 65.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Universal Health Services in McAllen, TX seeks an SPD Supervisor to provide oversight of Sterile Processing Department, coordinating with Surgical Services and nursing units.

The role ensures compliant sterilization and High-Level Disinfection, manages SPD staff and budget with the Surgical Services Director, and drives efficiency and regulatory adherence.

The candidate will develop internal reviews to keep programs in line with accreditation and regulatory standards.

Qualifikationen

• 4-5 years experience minimum in Sterile Processing with increasing responsibility. Prior supervisory experience preferred.
• Manual dexterity with the ability to assemble and disassemble complex instrumentation.
• Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Excel, Word) and applications related to Instrument management (Censis, OneSource).
• English proficiency in speaking and writing.
• High School diploma or GED; Associates/Bachelor’s preferred.
• CRCST or CSPDT certification required.
• Within two years, acquire CIS, CER, CHL or CSIS/CFER/CSPM certifications as applicable.
• Certifications must be maintained as a term of employment; SPD credentials required for new hires by Jan 30, 2022.

Aufgaben

• Provide oversight and local operations management of the SPD supporting Surgical Services, nursing units, and clinics.
• Ensure compliant sterilization and High-Level Disinfection (HLD) functions with regulatory requirements.
• Manage SPD personnel and liaison with other departments; coordinate problem-solving and cooperation.
• Assist with SPD budget development, resource allocation, productivity, and cost effectiveness.
• Develop internal reviews to ensure service programs operate in compliance with regulatory and accrediting bodies.

Kenntnisse

Manual dexterity

Leadership

Interpersonal communication

English proficiency

Ausbildung

High School diploma or GED

Associates or Bachelor’s degree preferred

CRCST or CSPDT certification

SPD certifications within 24 months

Tools

Censis

OneSource

Microsoft Office

Jobbeschreibung

Responsibilities

POSITION SUMMARY:

Provides oversight and local operations management of the Sterile Processing Department (SPD) supporting Surgical Services, various nursing units, and off-site clinics. Ensures coordinated and timely delivery of reprocessed items to clinical stakeholders within the health care organization. Ensures local facility sterilization and High-Level Disinfection (HLD) functions comply with all regulatory requirements. Manages SPD personnel and serves as liaison between SPD and other departments. Maintains effective interdepartmental relationships, coordinates, and resolves problems, and ensures cooperation with other programs and services. In conjunction with Surgical Services Director, manages the overall SPD budget including determining resource needs, allocation resources and ensuring proper utilization in productivity, efficiency, and cost effectiveness of SPD operations. Develops and maintains a system of internal reviews that ensure service programs operation in compliance with regulatory and accrediting organizations.

Qualifications

1. 1. 4-5 years experience minimum in Sterile Processing with increasing responsibility. Prior supervisory experience preferred.
2. 2. Manual dexterity with the ability to assemble and disassemble complex instrumentation
3. 3. Microsoft office (PowerPoint, Excel, Word), various applications related to Instrument management (Censis, OneSource).
4. 4. Technical Skills: Due to the highly technical nature, especially related to interpretation of manufacturer’s Instructions For Use (IFU), ALL SPD staff must be proficient in spoken and written English.
5. 1. High School diploma or GED required. Associates degree or Bachelor’s degree preferred.
6. 2. License/Certification:
7. Certification as Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) through Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA) formally known as International Association of Healthcare Central Service Materiel Management (IAHCSMM) or Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician (CSPDT) through Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD) is required.
8. 3. Additional three certifications listed below, must be acquired by new employees within two years. Certified Instrument Specialist (CIS), Certified Endoscope Reprocessor (CER), and Certified Healthcare Leader (CHL) through Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA) formally known as International Association of Healthcare Central Service Materiel Management (IAHCSMM) or Certified Surgical Instrument Specialist (CSIS), Certified Flexible Endoscope Reprocessor (CFER), and Certified in Sterile Processing Management (CSPM) through Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD). Note: Certifications must be maintained as a term of employment.
9. 4. Effective January 30, 2022 all new hires: must have the required SPD certifications noted on bullet #2. Incumbent SPD supervisor(s) will obtain the credentials within 24 months of transition to SPD Supervisor role and keep current there after.
10. Note: Certifications must be maintained as a term of employment..
11. All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
12. We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.