Lead Sterile Processing Supv

Sterile Processing  
Full Time
AM Shift 
7a-6p (8 hours with flex)

Consistently named best hospital, Lexington Medical Center dedicates itself to providing quality health services that meet the needs of its communities. Ranked #1 in the Columbia metro area by U.S. News & World Report, Lexington Medical Center is the only hospital named one of the Best Places to Work in South Carolina and the first hospital in the state to achieve Magnet with Distinction status for excellence in nursing care.

The 607-bed teaching hospital anchors a health care network that includes six community medical centers and employs more than 8,700 health care professionals. The network includes a cardiovascular program recognized by the American College of Cardiology as South Carolina’s first HeartCARE CenterTM and an accredited Cancer Center of Excellence affiliated with MUSC Hollings Cancer Center for research and education. The network also features an occupational health center, the largest skilled nursing facility in the Carolinas, an Alzheimer’s care center and nearly 80 physician practices.  Its postgraduate medical education programs include family medicine and transitional year.

 

 

 

 

Job Summary

Under the direction of the Sterile Processing Department (SPD) Manager, the Lead Sterile Processing Supervisor monitors daily operations in the SPD department, ensuring that technicians are trained in and abide by all departmental policies and procedures. Conducts and coordinates job-specific training of employees. Performs in-services. Coordinates resources. Monitors productivity and quality of product of individual employees and of an assigned shift. Conducts performance evaluations for all employees under their direct supervision. Creates employee schedules and monitors time cards and attendance. Performs corrective action. Performs Q/A on employee performance. Orders supplies and assists SPD Manager with budget monitoring. Participates with SPD Manager in planning for future needs and project implementation related to personnel, program development, instrument and equipment, interdepartmental relationships, and department goals. Assists SPD Manager with hiring. Assesses and troubleshoots safety, instrument, and equipment issues. Establishes and maintains professional rapport with medical, nursing, and other staff. Performs the duties of a SPD Technician as required. Assumes responsibilities for department as a whole in the absence of the SPD Manager.

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent.
Minimum Years of Experience:  2 Years of previous Sterile Processing Experience and 2 years of leadership experience with managing staff and operations
Substitutable Education & Experience (Optional): None
Required Certifications/Licensure: Current Technician level certification from IAHCSMM (CRCST) or CBSPD (CSPDT).
Required Training: Previous supervisory experience or proven leadership abilities (Ability to communicate with nursing, technical, and medical staff using both verbal and written communication methods);
Detailed knowledge of department policies and procedures and outside regulatory requirements;
Knowledge of computer systems including basic computer knowledge, MS Office, databases, and inventory management systems;
Ability to operate complex machinery including washers, ultrasonic cleaners, and sterilizers;
Knowledge of medical terminology.

Essential Functions

• Monitor daily operations of and assume responsibility for assigned shift in the Sterile Processing Department.
• Coordinate staffing, equipment, instrument, and supply resources to ensure effective and efficient department workflow between and within shifts. 
• Create schedules and coordinate daily assignments of SPD technicians ensuring the duties of all assignments are accounted for and that technicians are rotated according to department needs, training, and competency requirements.
• Monitor productivity and quality of product of individuals and of shifts utilizing proactive observational and hand-on approaches. Monitor time cards and attendance of assigned employees.
• Conduct and coordinate job-specific and department-specific training of assigned technicians.
• Perform in-services and ensure that technicians maintain competency requirements.
• Ensure employees are informed and competent with department and hospital policies and procedures.
• Assist department educator with ensuring that assigned employees are compliant with annual training requirements through notification of employees, schedule coordination, and participation in department and hospital training.
• Monitor employee compliance with job duties and expectations.

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