Job Description Summary
The 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.
Entity
Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)
Worker Type
Employee
Worker Sub-Type
Regular
Cost Center
CC004763 ORBG - Sterile Processing
Pay Rate Type
Hourly
Pay Grade
Health-27
Scheduled Weekly Hours
36
Work Shift
Job Description
Essential Functions:
Assesses the department’s activities and the performance of the personnel, providing direction as needed.
Delegates responsibilities and duties with fairness and equity.
Participates in the selection process for sterile processing staff.
Maintains adequate staffing patterns to meet departmental needs in the most efficient manner.
Orients, trains and evaluates assigned personnel. Cooperates with other personnel to achieve departmental objectives and maintain positive employees’ relationships.
Maintains adequate records and submits required reports. Monitors and insures accuracy of recording of sterilizer records maintaining all required reports, records and statistics.
Directs, collection, receiving, processing, storing and distributing supplies and equipment required by all units needing SPD services.
Place orders, communicate regularly with vendors, and audits deliveries.
Performs other miscellaneous and related duties as assigned. Have knowledge of AORN & AAMI standards and practices.
Additional Job Description
Education: Graduate of high school or GED equivalency examination and
Credentials: 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]. 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.
Work Experience: At least 2 years’ experience in sterile processing.
Physical Requirements: Ability to perform job functions while standing. (Continuous) Ability to perform job functions while sitting. (Continuous) Ability to perform job functions while walking. (Continuous) Ability to climb stairs. (Infrequent) Ability to work indoors. (Continuous) Ability to work outside in temperature extremes. (Infrequent) Ability to work from elevated areas. (Frequent) Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces. (Frequent) Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions. (Infrequent) Ability to bend at the waist. (Continuous) Ability to twist at the waist. (Frequent) Ability to squat and perform job functions. (Frequent) Ability to perform "pinching" operations. (Frequent) Ability to perform gross motor activities with fingers and hands. (Continuous) Ability to perform firm grasping with fingers and hands. (Continuous) Ability to perform fine manipulation with fingers and hands. (Continuous) Ability to reach overhead. (Frequent) Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders. (Continuous) Ability to fully use both legs. (Continuous) Ability to use lower extremities for balance and coordination.…