Supervisor SPD - Full Time - Day

About the role

The Supervisor of Sterile Processing oversees the day-to-day operations of the Sterile Processing Department (SPD). Key responsibilities include scheduling employees, managing inventory, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, maintaining infection control data, and supporting operating room needs.

Responsibilities

• Maintains department standards to ensure compliance with all regulatory agency requirements (JCAHO/NJDOH).
• Maintains a safe environment by adhering to safety principles and practices, including universal precautions, electrical hazards, hazardous waste, positioning, and aseptic technique.
• Reviews and monitors daily environmental surveillance such as temperature and humidity, medical waste disposal, sterilization logs, and other duties as assigned.
• Participates on Infection Control Committee and Patient Safety Committee, and maintains data regarding infection control and patient safety.
• Functions as retractor/scope holder in OR as needed, communicates surgical case information, and ensures OR has required trays for scheduled cases.
• Improves job performance and creates new opportunities through participation in unit/department PI activities.
• Manages and supervises team members, establishes clear objectives, coaches, counsels, and evaluates performance.
• Tracks, analyzes, and reports on relevant data and metrics, and implements process improvements as needed.
• Develops and manages budget for assigned areas, monitors financial indicators, and modifies business activities in response to changing financial situations.
• Lifts a minimum of 30 lbs., pushes and pulls a minimum of 50 lbs., and stands a minimum of length of shift.

Qualifications

• High School diploma, general equivalency diploma (GED), or GED equivalent programs; 4 years of total experience in sterile processing at HMH, or 2 years of experience in sterile processing.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite platforms.
• Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) or Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPDT).
• Possession of a preferred certification as Certified SPD Supervisor.

Benefits

Competitive benefits package including health, dental, vision, paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and retirement benefits. Additional incentives may be available.

Pay

Minimum rate of $79,601.60 annually. Compensation determined based on labor market data, experience, education, certifications, skills, geographic location, internal equity, and budget and grant funding.

Schedule

Flexible schedule to accommodate operational needs.