Advocate Aurora Health
Supervisor, Central Sterile Processing-Second
Advocate Aurora Health, Winston Salem, North Carolina, United States, 27104
Department:
37719 Lexington Medical Center - Sterile Processing Services
Status:
Full time
Benefits Eligible:
Yes
Hours Per Week:
40
Schedule Details/Additional Information:
Weekdays
Pay Range:
$26.10 - $39.15
Area:
Central Service
Shift:
Second
Job Summary Ensures that established hospital and departmental policies and procedures are followed in the decontamination, assembly, packaging, sterilization, storage, and distribution of operating room instrumentation. Supervises sterile processing staff's production and schedules to ensure that adequate levels of surgical instrumentation are available. Ensures departmental operations are effective and efficient.
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
Adheres to the organizational values to promote a cooperative work environment by utilizing communication skills, interpersonal relationships and team building.
Leads, directs, and supervises the SPD employees to ensure department minimal production standards are met by overseeing all areas of inventory throughput.
Expert in all aspects of the sterile processing cycle and ability to provide guidance and education to SPD employees.
Performs administrative functions in accordance with organizational and departmental policies and procedures.
Assesses surgical case schedule and logically deduces the needs of the operating room.
Maintains departmental compliance logs per manufacturer and regulatory requirements per AAMI and AORN.
Assists with the management of case cart system and ensures on-time delivery.
Uses excellent communication skills when discussing instrument needs with SPD Liaisons and/or OR Clinical Coordinators.
Assists SPD Manager with development, implementation, and/or enforcements of departmental policies.
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.
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.
Our Commitment to You Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well‑being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at work, and beyond.
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 and More
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
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37719 Lexington Medical Center - Sterile Processing Services
Status:
Full time
Benefits Eligible:
Yes
Hours Per Week:
40
Schedule Details/Additional Information:
Weekdays
Pay Range:
$26.10 - $39.15
Area:
Central Service
Shift:
Second
Job Summary Ensures that established hospital and departmental policies and procedures are followed in the decontamination, assembly, packaging, sterilization, storage, and distribution of operating room instrumentation. Supervises sterile processing staff's production and schedules to ensure that adequate levels of surgical instrumentation are available. Ensures departmental operations are effective and efficient.
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
Adheres to the organizational values to promote a cooperative work environment by utilizing communication skills, interpersonal relationships and team building.
Leads, directs, and supervises the SPD employees to ensure department minimal production standards are met by overseeing all areas of inventory throughput.
Expert in all aspects of the sterile processing cycle and ability to provide guidance and education to SPD employees.
Performs administrative functions in accordance with organizational and departmental policies and procedures.
Assesses surgical case schedule and logically deduces the needs of the operating room.
Maintains departmental compliance logs per manufacturer and regulatory requirements per AAMI and AORN.
Assists with the management of case cart system and ensures on-time delivery.
Uses excellent communication skills when discussing instrument needs with SPD Liaisons and/or OR Clinical Coordinators.
Assists SPD Manager with development, implementation, and/or enforcements of departmental policies.
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.
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.
Our Commitment to You Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well‑being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at work, and beyond.
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 and More
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
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