Supervisor Sterile Processing WP

Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off programs

Health and welfare benefits

Flexible Spending Accounts

Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match

Educational Assistance Program

Job summary

Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist is hiring for a role focused on sterile processing. This position demands excellent communication skills and prior supervisory experience in a related field, adhering to safety policies.

Certification as a Certified Sterile Processing Technician is mandatory, along with an associate’s degree being preferable. The successful candidate will lead and supervise the SPD team while ensuring compliance with health standards and providing training.

Beneficial aspects include health and welfare programs, along with opportunities for annual increases based on performance.

Qualifications

• 3 years’ experience in sterile processing required.
• Previous supervisory experience preferred.
• Certification in Sterile Processing Management required within three years of hire.

Responsibilities

• Supervise SPD employees to ensure production standards.
• Provide guidance and education to SPD employees.
• Maintain departmental compliance logs as per AAMI and AORN.
• Oversee the management of the case cart system.
• Protect self and coworkers by following approved safety policies.

Skills

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Ability to operate sterilization equipment

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Proficient with instrument tracking software

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate’s degree preferred

Certification as a Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician (CSPDT)

Job description

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.Attends and participates in Surgical Services interdepartmental committees as directed by SPD Manager.
11. 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 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

Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program