Sterile Processing Weeknight Supervisor

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Schedule Details/Additional Information:

Monday - Friday 2300-0730. Shift may include occasional weekend and holiday coverage and leadership coverage as required.

Pay Range:

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: High school diploma or GED equivalent required with three years experience in sterile processing. Associates 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. 11. Attends and participates in Surgical Services interdepartmental committees as directed by SPD Manager. 12. 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 to 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

Our CommitmenttoYou:

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 and away from work including:

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 teammates 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 andShort- 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

Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g. full-time part-time per diem temporary etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.

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Manager