Ambulatory Care - CSPD Supervisor - Multifunction Svcs

About the Role

As a Supervisor of the Central Sterile Processing Department at Michigan Medicine, you will plan, prepare, coordinate, and supervise the sterile instrument processing functions and activities. You will work closely with the manager to provide a safe and healthy work environment while overseeing all shift work, including receiving, decontamination, cleaning, assembly, high-level disinfection, and distribution of surgical or procedural scopes and medical devices.

Responsibilities

• Direct supervision of all shift work (receiving, decontamination, cleaning, assembly, high-level disinfection, and distribution of surgical or procedural scopes and medical devices).
• Assure adherence to all quality systems, checks, and measures.
• Assist the manager with hiring, evaluation, counseling, and termination of staff.
• Maintain safety standards to ensure compliance with university, state, and federal codes or regulations.
• Responsible for employee productivity, presence in the workplace, and adherence to break times.
• Provide disciplinary action when needed.
• Accurately maintain and approve employee timekeeping systems and records in accordance with institutional and regulatory requirements.
• Supervise staff in compliance with bargained-for agreements and contracts.
• Coordinate workflow and services between departments.
• Assist in the resolution of operating problems.
• Integrate ethical principles, professional standards, and evidence-based practice in all aspects of practice.
• Participate on committees, task forces, projects, and other meetings.
• Maintain educational and/or clinical competencies appropriate to the role.
• Promote a safe and healthy work environment.
• Facilitate the initiation and adoption of change and Lean principles.
• Demonstrate flexibility and maintain confidentiality.
• Monitor and maintain sterilization documentation.
• Ensure parameters of sterilization are met and instruments are safe for use.
• Initiate scope recall as indicated and complete all safety reporting documentation.
• Assure that all equipment is properly maintained, and testing is properly documented.
• Assist with preparation of departmental reports.
• Monitor and maintain department inventory and supplies.
• Collaborate with and act as a liaison with other departments to support and facilitate safe and effective patient care.
• Provide consultation, support, assistance, and networking/information gathering.
• Report directly to the ASC CSPD Manager.

Requirements

• Certification through CBSPD or IAHCSMM (CFER, CER, CSPDT, or CSCRT).
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Recent experience as an endoscope reprocessor, CERD, or CSPD professional.
• 3-5 years of experience in a Scope reprocessing unit or Central Processing with scope reprocessing.
• Extensive high-level disinfection and sterilization experience.
• Graduate of a formal sterile processing program.
• Demonstrated competency in Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Ability to demonstrate University of Michigan Health Care customer service standards and behaviors.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills to clearly express ideas and techniques.
• Creative thinking; analytical, problem-solving, and independent decision-making abilities.
• Self-direction; theoretical knowledge and skill in instrument processing and sterilization systems.
• Organized, self-motivated, with good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Dynamic and energetic.
• Ability to quickly address difficult/emergent situations in a professional and confidential manner.
• Strong operational and clinical skills in Central Processing.

Desired Qualifications

• 1-2 years of supervisory experience.
• Demonstrated competency in instrument tracking software systems.
• Associate Degree or higher.

Benefits

• Excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage effective on your very first day.
• 2:1 Match on retirement savings.
• Generous PTO program.
• State-of-the-art technology and equipment.
• Continued education allowance.
• Teaching and mentorship opportunities.

Schedule

This is a full-time position, Monday through Friday from 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM, covering Brighton Center for Specialty Care and the Northville Health Center. Hours may flex depending on operational needs. On-call availability on Saturdays.