Central Sterile/Sterile Processing and Distribution Supervisor

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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.

Personal Protective Equipment:

• Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

The policy of Cleveland Clinic Health System and its system hospitals (Cleveland Clinic Health System) is to provide equal opportunity to all of our caregivers and applicants for employment in our drug free environment. All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substances.

Cleveland Clinic Health System administers an influenza prevention program. You will be required to comply with this program, which will include obtaining an influenza vaccination on an annual basis or obtaining an approved exemption.

Decisions concerning employment, transfers and promotions are made upon the basis of the best qualified candidate without regard to color, race, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, ancestry, status as a disabled or Vietnam era veteran or any other characteristic protected by law. Information provided on this application may be shared with any Cleveland Clinic Health System facility. 

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Cleveland Clinic is pleased to be an equal employment opportunity employer.