Sterile Processing Supervisor

Certified Sterile Processing SupervisorThe Certified SPD Supervisor reports to the Manager, Sterile Processing. Under general supervision of the department manager, the Certified SPD supervisor coordinates and manages the daily activities and operational needs of the department. This position assists the Manager with the overall direction, leadership, and supervision of the staff. This role performs instrument production, case assembly, sterile processing, decontamination of surgical instruments in compliance with medical center policies and procedures, state, local and federal requirements. This position serves as SPD liaison with other departments. The Certified SPD Supervisor monitors and participates in quality initiatives and assists with accomplishing organizational and department goals/objectives. Supervisors may have supervisory responsibilities at Main, Rutledge Tower, and/or ART Sterile Processing Departments.Job RequirementsGraduate of high school or GED equivalency examination and must be certified and maintain a certification in sterile processing and as an instrument specialist from IAHCSMM [International Association of Healthcare Central Service Materiel Management] and have at least 2 years' experience in sterile processing. Certification in SPD leadership or management from IAHCSMM [International Association of Healthcare Central Service Materiel Management] certification, if not held, must be obtained within 6 months. Possess ability to understand and implement a variety of detailed instructions in the execution of processes. Applicant must communicate effectively both verbally and in writing. Basic computer skills required. Ability to work in a fast-paced, high pressure health care environment. Leadership, supervisory or management experience preferred.Physical RequirementsMobility & Posture: Standing: Continuous; Sitting: Continuous; Walking: Continuous; Climbing stairs: Infrequent; Working indoors: Continuous; Working outdoors (temperature extremes): Infrequent; Working from elevated areas: Frequent; Working in confined/cramped spaces: Frequent; Kneeling: Infrequent; Bending at the waist: Continuous; Twisting at the waist: Frequent; Squatting: FrequentManual Dexterity & Strength: Pinching operations: Frequent; Gross motor use (fingers/hands): Continuous; Firm grasping (fingers/hands): Continuous; Fine manipulation (fingers/hands): Continuous; Reaching overhead: Frequent; Reaching in all directions: Continuous; Repetitive motion (hands/wrists/elbows/shoulders): Continuous; Full use of both legs: Continuous; Balance & coordination (lower extremities): FrequentLifting & Force Requirements: Lift/carry 50 lbs. unassisted: Infrequent; Lift/lower 50 lbs. from floor to 36": Infrequent; Lift up to 25 lbs. overhead: Infrequent; Exert up to 50 lbs. of force: Frequent; Examples: Transfer 100 lb. non-ambulatory patient = 50 lbs. force; Push 400 lb. patient in wheelchair on carpet = 20 lbs. force; Push patient stretcher one-handed = 25 lbs. forceVision & Sensory: Maintain corrected vision 20/40 (one or both eyes): Continuous; Recognize objects (near/far): Continuous; Color discrimination: Continuous; Depth perception: Continuous; Peripheral vision: Continuous; Hearing acuity (with correction): Continuous; Tactile sensory function: Continuous; Gross motor with fine motor coordination: Continuous; Olfactory (smell) function: Continuous; Respirator use qualification: ContinuousWork Environment & Conditions: Effective stress management: Continuous; Rotating shifts: Frequent; Overtime as required: Frequent; Latex-safe environment: Continuous