Sterile Processing Supervisor, Evenings

4 weeks ago

Towson, United States University of Maryland Medical System Full time
Job DescriptionJob DescriptionCompany Description

When you come to the University of Maryland St. Joseph Medical Center, you’re coming to more than simply a beautiful 37-acre, 218-bed suburban Baltimore, Maryland campus. You’re embarking on a professional journey that encourages opportunities, values a team atmosphere, and makes convenience and flexibility a priority. Joining our team of healthcare professionals means you’ll be contributing to a locally and nationally recognized institution. UM St. Joseph has been recognized by The Leapfrog Group as a grade ‘A’ hospital and by U.S. News & World Report as #3 in both the state and Baltimore Metro area, making UM St. Joseph the highest-ranking community hospital in Maryland. In addition, we’ve been consistently recognized as a top employer by Baltimore magazine.

Job Description

Under general supervision oversees the operational duties of the sterile processing department.  Serves as the contact on their shift for the coordination of the Central Sterile Processes.   Assists the Manager in overseeing the department operations, coordinating staff activities, assigning duties to and scheduling personnel, providing input into the evaluation of staff performance, providing technical direction, review, maintain operating standards and helping to maintain all legal and legislative standards. Fulfillment of the job duties requires the employee to have access to medication storage areas.

Principal Responsibilities and Tasks

The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification.  They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by personnel.

    1. Monitors and ensures daily operational compliance with the standards governing sterile processing activities from such agencies such as IAHCSMM, AAMI, The Joint Commission, OSHA, and AORN, federal, state, and local governments.
      1. Assists in the incorporation of standards into a comprehensive developmental quality assurance program.
      2. Assists in monitoring a staff training program.  Ensures all staff are knowledgeable as to applicable standards, procedures and safety requirements.
    2. Supervises Central Sterile Processing Technicians ensuring maximum productivity and effectiveness.   Oversees work performance and disciplines as appropriate in accordance with established policies at the direction of the Manager.  Matches workload and technical requirements of each work center with available worker skill sets.  Monitors activities to ensure adequate work flow and to allow for rapid adjustments as indicated ensuring rapid response for patient care.
    3. In coordination with the Perioperative Clinical Education Coordinator and/or the SPD management staff, assists with in-services, and in-house training for all SPD staff.  Helps to maintain staff training records and competencies and is knowledgeable as to the capabilities and deficiencies of all staff relative to skill set development.
    4. Stays current with all policies and procedures for SPD, and proactively identifies procedural improvements.
    5. Keeps current with trends and advances in methods of sterile processing by attending training sessions or professional forums and/or reading health care literature, and attends a minimum of one external educational seminar per year.

6.           Assists with daily procurement activities as needed to meet the immediate needs of the Department.

7.           Performs sterile processing activities during periods of staff shortages as required.

8.           Monitors the performance and operation of the multi-site work locations during the assigned shift.  

9.           Communicates effectively with patients, staff, visitors and other Medical System personnel and with SPD Manager and /or designee, regularly regarding problems and all major activities.  Proficient customer service capabilities with all Sterile Processing customers.  Resolves issues/problems pertaining to sterilization issues, staffing, and customer satisfaction.

10.         Observes and enforces departmental and general UMMS policies and procedures, particularly relating to the practice of safety, security measures, and infection control guidelines.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

1.  High School Diploma is required.  Certification as a Central Service (Sterile Supply) Technician by a recognized agency is required.  Associate’s Degree in Business Administration, Hospital Administration, or a related discipline is preferred. 

2.  Certification through IAHCSMM, required (must be maintained by completing 12 credit hours of continual education per year).

3.  Three (3) years’ experience in a health care/sterile processing setting, required. Five (5) or more years of experience, preferred. Experience as a certified surgical technician, preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

1.  Highly effective interpersonal and verbal communication skills necessary in order to work with a    variety of UMMS personnel.  Effective supervisory skills required to train, direct and monitor a staff working at multiple sites.

2.  Demonstrated ability to manage effectively in a stressful work environment.  Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to interact with multidisciplinary members of the Medical System. 

3.  Familiarity with computer applications related to equipment tracking, quality control, inventory management, and word processing.

4.  Ability to motivate staff and instill a customer-service orientation.



Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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