Sterile Processing Department Manager

1 month ago


Charlottesville, Virginia, United States Commonwealth of Virginia Full time
Job Summary

The Sterile Processing Supervisor is responsible for directing daily operations of the Sterile Processing Department at the University of Virginia Health System. This includes organizing staffing, monitoring work quality, and providing leadership direction and oversight for the development and implementation of Sterile Processing high-level disinfection and sterilization policies, procedures, and processes.

Key Responsibilities
  • Assure the standards of operation of the department comply with regulatory agencies such as the Virginia Department of Health, Joint Association of Advancement of Medical Instrumentation, and others.
  • Responsible for the operations and processes associated with the decontaminating, prepping, sterilization of instruments.
  • Provide direct supervision to SPD personnel.
  • Hire, evaluate the performance, and provides corrective action as necessary for SPD personnel. Develops criteria/expectations for staff in meeting goals of the department.
  • Communicates in a timely and consistent manner.
  • Assign and prioritize workload; evaluate and standardize operating procedures and effectively troubleshoot and resolve issues and problems as they arise.
  • Review and approve time-off requests, monitor attendance, and ensure adequate coverage for all areas of responsibility.
  • Encourage mentorship and facilitate the career development of employees in the department.
  • Develop and implement departmental performance improvement activities and assure ongoing staff participation.
  • Review customer feedback, such as from the Main OR, OPSC, and clinic leaders, to respond, compile, and analyze supporting data to implement beneficial procedural changes as appropriate and feasible.
  • Act as a champion of the SPM Instrument Tracking System.
  • Perform system administrator duties and utilize and maintain the system.
  • Utilize the system's reporting capabilities to identify opportunities for improvements within the department.
  • Ensure the physical environment is maintained.
  • Establish and enforce fire and safety regulations for the area following established protocols and ensuring compliance with JCAHO, OSHA, AAMI, and Hospital guidelines.
  • Identify areas for self-improvement and actively seeks opportunities to strengthen and expand skills and abilities.
  • Attend seminars and training sessions to maintain an appropriate level of professional competency.
Requirements
  • Education: High School Graduate or Equivalent required, Associate's Degree Preferred.
  • Experience: 3 years progressive leadership experience within sterile processing preferred, preferably in a hospital setting. 3 years' experience working within sterile processing preferred.
  • Licensure: Certification as CRCST (Certified Registered Central Sterile Technician) through IAHCSMM or certification as CSPDT (Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician) through CBSPD required.
Physical Demands

The job requires sitting/standing for prolonged periods, frequently bending/stooping/traveling, and reaching (overhead, extensive, repetitive). Proficient communicative, auditory, and visual skills; attention to detail and ability to write legibly; ability to lift/push/pull 50-100lbs. May be exposed to fumes, chemicals, vibrations, heat, noise, blood/body fluids, and infectious disease.



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