SPD LEAD / STERILE PROCESSING LEAD

Responsibilities

• Planning, organizing, and optimizing workflow to maximize productivity, quality, and customer satisfaction
• Acting as a key resource for the team—providing technical guidance, answering questions, and sharing expert-level knowledge of sterile processing procedures and equipment
• Assisting in the development and implementation of PDCA (Plan-Do-Check-Act) systems for continuous process improvement and taking initiative when corrective action is needed
• Ensuring compliance with departmental policies and procedures as well as all quality, safety, and regulatory/accreditation requirements
• Serving as a knowledgeable resource to the team
• Supporting leadership by monitoring regulatory compliance and addressing deficiencies proactively
• Training and mentoring new and current team members and students, ensuring orientation and training checklists are completed
• Overseeing the completion of annual mandatory education and competency assessments for the team
• Providing performance feedback to leadership, including coaching or disciplinary recommendations, and assisting with performance appraisals
• Recommending and supporting departmental training, quality, safety programs, and performance improvement initiatives
• Participating in interviews and candidate selection, offering valuable input in the hiring process
• Maintaining thorough records and documentation in alignment with policies, procedures, and accreditation requirements

Qualifications

• Minimum five years’ experience in the field of Sterile Processing
• Previous experience as an Operating Room Technician beneficial
• Excellent communication skills and ability to relate well with people of diverse backgrounds, training and experience
• Thorough knowledge of instruments and equipment used in the department
• Knowledge of principles of sterilization and decontamination
• Must be able to set priorities

Skills

• Clear Communication Skills (Written and Verbal)
• Able to Keep Confidential Information Regarding Patients, Team Members
• Able to Withstand Crisis Situations
• Has Skills to Provide Customer Service to Patients, Team Members and Visitors

Competencies

• Knowledge and Experience with Electronic Health Records

Education

• High School Diploma or equivalent (GED) required
• Associate's Degree or equivalent from two-year College or technical school preferred

Pay

Entry USD $18.50/Hr.

Schedule

Max USD $28.68/Hr.