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Job Title
CS/SPD Supervisor
Location
Cleveland
Facility
Cleveland Clinic Main Campus
Department
Sterile Processing-Operations
Job Code
T2408W
Shift
Nights
Schedule
11:00pm-7:30am
Job Summary
Job Details
Join Cleveland Clinic's Main Campus where research and surgery are advanced, technology is leading-edge, patient care is world-class, and caregivers are family. Cleveland Clinic is recognized as one of the top hospitals in the nation. At Cleveland Clinic, you will work alongside passionate and dedicated caregivers, receive endless support and appreciation and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.
As a CS/SPD Supervisor, you will supervise and coordinate the daily activities of the Sterile Processing or Central Sterile Supply Unit. The caregiver in this role will be responsible for engagement activities, performance feedback and corrective actions, respond to customer needs and concerns, act as a troubleshooter, and make recommendations for and/or implement improvement initiatives.
A caregiver in this position works nights from 11:00pm to 7:30am. Training will occur during day shifts the first month.
A caregiver who excels in this role will:
Prepare and evaluate daily caregiver assignments for assigned shifts.
Ensure caregivers are in compliance with department and CCF policies, procedures and protocols.
Assess quality of services delivery to ensure department quality standards are met, turnaround time is efficient and OR needs are met.
Provide performance feedback to caregivers, and when applicable, corrective action.
Lead department caregiver engagement activities.
Facilitate caregiver development programs including in-services on product usage and infection control.
Assist in orienting new caregivers and may act as preceptor.
Collect data and prepare reports concerning instrument distribution, loss and replacement.
Administer an instrument preventative maintenance program.
Use the department's instrument and productivity tracking program to maintain accurate records regarding sterilization and set assembly count sheets.
Establish internal inventory levels and maintain levels in accordance with set standards.
Establish par level stocks and monitor for proper utilization, as applicable.
Actively seek ways to eliminate errors, reduce turnaround time, maintain workflow and improve customer service.
Demonstrate use of Process Improvement Standards (PIS) techniques and philosophies.
Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:
High school diploma or GED.
Certified Registered Central Sterile Technician (CRCST), or Certification Sterile Processing and Distribution Licensure in Sterile Processing (CSPDT)
Minimum two years of Sterile Processing and/or related O.R experience required
Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver inclu
Proficient in ERP Systems (ex. Oracle) or similar software applications
1 Year in a leadership role and or/ as a Sterile Processing lead technician
Certification Quality Improvement Associate (CQIA) from American Society for Quality (ASQ) preferred completion in 2-years
Experience with SPM (Sterile Processing Microsystems) Tracking systems
Physical Requirements:
Requires full range of body motion, including handling and lifting items that weigh 20-30 pounds.
Requires the ability to push a fully loaded cart weighing up to 200+ pounds.
Possible exposure to biological and chemical contamination.
Requires standing and walking for extensive periods of time.
Requires corrected vision and hearing to within normal range.
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