SPD Processing Supervisor

Job Details

The Supervisor of Sterile Processing has responsibility for coordinating and facilitating assigned shift operations and services provided to our customers. The Supervisor assists with coordination and oversight of work and work assignments for staff processing, distributing sterile materials, and/or Case Cart. They have responsibility in overseeing quality control in the sterile processing department including diagnosing and troubleshooting technical problems and the management of surgical instruments. The Supervisor demonstrates the Jefferson leadership philosophy, leads a staff and assists the department manager with human resources, including staff planning, team building and performance management that fosters excellence and teamwork. The Supervisor maintains a high level of internal visibility in the supervision of the department and is responsible for assisting with staff training and development. The Supervisor interviews job applicants, has direct reports, completes annual performance appraisals for direct reports and handles disciplinary actions for directs reports as appropriate.

Job Description

Schedule: Monday - Friday (11 pm - 7 am)

Essential Functions

• Interacts with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with the values of Jefferson.
• Recognizes designated care partner(s) in providing safe, compassionate and coordinated care based on respect for patient's personal preferences, priorities, needs, and cultural beliefs and values.
• Communicates with and supports the interprofessional team, and designated care partners
• Provide workflow coordination, assist with staff supervision, orientation and training of new staff, problem identification and resolution, and instrument processing and sterilization review and monitoring for the department.
• Performs routine quality and safety checks within the department.   
• Participates in, and may lead, department and hospital process improvement initiatives.

• In collaboration with their leadership, assists with various administrative functions which may include inventory orders, equipment maintenance and daily staffing assignments.

• Coordinates and participates in onboarding of new staff members

• Maintains the ability to perform routine sterile processing operational duties and is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the department such as disassembling, cleaning, inspecting, preparing, assembling, sterilizing and dispensing surgical and procedure instrumentation and trays for the OR, Delivery Room, nursing units, and all other departments, according to manufactures instructions for use (IFU’s), prescribed procedures and aseptic technique. May perform routine sterile processing duties based on unit protocols, staffing plans and unit needs.

• Maintains knowledge and ability to ensure verification of pre and post sterilization quality indicators.

• Reports any issues or problems with the sterilization equipment to appropriate SPD leadership.

• Maintains knowledge and ability to use Instrument Tracking System in the decontamination, assembly, sterilization, and storage of surgical trays and peel-pouched items to maintain inventory levels and accurate documentation.

• Responsible for data mining, analytics and reporting that lead to process improvement or workflow improvements 

• Maintains the knowledge and ability to accurately label each item with name and/or expiration date.

• Preparing procedural case carts per campus requirements.

• May perform QA checks for outdates and package integrity of sterilized items; replaces/reports as necessary.
• May be responsible for maintaining, assembling and distributing of other durable medical equipment including but not limited to code carts based on campus requirements.
• May be responsible for equipment rounds based on campus requirements.
• Examine and test instruments meticulously to ensure proper integrity, function and cleanliness prior to being sterilized or High Level disinfected based

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent required. Graduate of a certified sterile processing technician training program. 

AND

Experience:

• Minimum of 2-3 years of experience in sterile processing.

Minimum Certifications, Registration or License Requirements:

• Sterile processing technician must maintain their required certification
• CRCST (Certified Registered Central Service Technician) or CSPDT (Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician) required
• CIS (Certified Instrument Specialist) or CSIS (Certified Surgical Instrument Specialist) preferred
• CHL (Certified Health Care Leader) or CSPM (Certified in Sterile Processing Management) within 18 months of hire.

Work Shift

Workday Night (United States of America)

Worker Sub Type

Regular

Primary Location Address

111 S 11th Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Nationally ranked, Jefferson, which is principally located in the greater Philadelphia region, Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey, is reimagining health care and higher education to create unparalleled value. Jefferson is more than 65,000 people strong, dedicated to providing the highest-quality, compassionate clinical care for patients; making our communities healthier and stronger; preparing tomorrow's professional leaders for 21st-century careers; and creating new knowledge through basic/programmatic, clinical and applied research. Thomas Jefferson University, home of Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Jefferson College of Nursing, and the Kanbar College of Design, Engineering and Commerce, dates back to 1824 and today comprises 10 colleges and three schools offering 200+ undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 8,300 students. Jefferson Health, nationally ranked as one of the top 15 not-for-profit health care systems in the country and the largest provider in the Philadelphia and Lehigh Valley areas, serves patients through millions of encounters each year at 32 hospitals campuses and more than 700 outpatient and urgent care locations throughout the region. Jefferson Health Plans is a not-for-profit managed health care organization providing a broad range of health coverage options in Pennsylvania and New Jersey for more than 35 years.    

Jefferson is committed to providing equal educa­tional and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, handicap or disability or any other protected group or status.