CS / SPD Supervisor

Join Cleveland Clinic Avon Hospital and experience world-class healthcare at its best. Avon Hospital provides state-of-the-art healthcare to all its patients and is a proud Magnet Hospital awarded by the American Nurses Credentialing Center. This designation is the highest honor an organization can receive for professional nursing practice.

As a CS / SPD Supervisor, you will supervise and coordinate the daily activities of the Sterile Processing or Central Sterile Supply Unit. The caregiver in this role will be responsible for engagement activities, performance feedback and corrective actions, respond to customer needs and concerns, act as a troubleshooter, and make recommendations for and / or implement improvement initiatives.

A caregiver in this role works day / evening / night / weekend shifts from 10 : 00 a.m. - 6 : 30 p.m. and 12 : 00 p.m. - 8 : 30 p.m.

A caregiver who excels in this role will :

Prepare and evaluate daily caregiver assignments for assigned shifts.

Ensure caregivers are in compliance with department and CCF policies, procedures and protocols.

Assess quality of services delivery to ensure department quality standards are met, turnaround time is efficient and OR needs are met.

Provide performance feedback to caregivers, and when applicable, corrective action.

Lead department caregiver engagement activities.

Facilitate caregiver development programs including in-services on product usage and infection control.

Assist in orienting new caregivers and may act as preceptor.

Collect data and prepare reports concerning instrument distribution, loss and replacement.

Administer an instrument preventative maintenance program.

Use the department's instrument and productivity tracking program to maintain accurate records regarding sterilization and set assembly count sheets.

Establish internal inventory levels and maintain levels in accordance with set standards.

Establish par level stocks and monitor for proper utilization, as applicable.

Actively seek ways to eliminate errors, reduce turnaround time, maintain workflow and improve customer service.

Demonstrate use of Process Improvement Standards (PIS) techniques and philosophies.

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include :

High school diploma or GED

Sterile processing distribution certification (CRST) by IAHCSMM or CBSPD within two years following the completion of the new hire period

Two years of SPT and / or related OR experience

Proficient with computer software applications (Excel, Word) and related sterile processing information systems.

Knowledge of performance improvement and quality standards specific to sterile processing

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include :

CS / SPD Lead Technician experience

Proficient in ERP Systems (ex. Oracle) or similar software applications

Certification Quality Improvement Associate (CQIA) from American Society for Quality (ASQ) completion in 2-years

One year in a leadership role and / or as a Sterile Processing lead technician

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Physical Requirements :

Extended periods of walking, standing, bending, stretching and lifting.

Some instrument trays may weigh in excess of 30 pounds.

Possible exposure to biohazardous materials, possible exposure to carcinogenic and hazardous chemicals and gases.

Personal Protective Equipment :

• Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

Pay Range

Minimum Annual Salary : $52,270.00

Maximum Annual Salary : $79,727.50

The pay range displayed on this job posting reflects the anticipated range for new hires. A successful candidate's actual compensation will be determined after taking factors into consideration such as the candidate's work history, experience, skill set and education. The pay range displayed does not include any applicable pay practices (e.g., shift differentials, overtime, etc.). The pay range does not include the value of Cleveland Clinic's benefits package (e.g., healthcare, dental and vision benefits, retirement savings account contributions, etc.).

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