SPD Manager

To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values - integrity, patient-centered, respect, accountability, and compassion - must guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day.

Directs the activities of SPD staff engaged in decontaminating, assembling, sterilizing, wrapping, dispensing and preparing of case carts and other supplies for the operating room and other patient care areas and the overall management of an extensive inventory of complex specialty instrumentation. Schedules, assigns, and supervises the daily flow of work through the department and interacts with surgeons, OR staff, vendors and other customers in the provision of accurate efficient and high quality services. Demonstrates knowledge of JCAHO, AAMI, EPA, OSHA and other regulatory requirements and standards of practice governing a SPD operation.

EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran

• 1. ADMINISTRATIVE AND OPERATIONAL
• 1.1 Responsible for the on-going development and revision of department policies and procedures governing all facets of SPD operations with specific emphasis on those required by regulatory agencies.
• 2. STAFF SCHEDULING AND BUDGET RESPONSIBILITY
• 2.1 Develops staffing practices reflective of the changing needs of customer areas and manages salaries within budgetary limitations. Maintains posted schedule at all times replacing old schedule with a new schedule within a minimum of 4-6 weeks in advance.
• 3. TRAINING AND PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT
• 3.1 In conjunction with professional organizations, develops internal and external programs that qualify for Contact Education Units (CEU's) in order to satisfy certification requirements for the staff to remain certified.
• 4. EMPLOYEE RELATIONS
• 4.1 Provides documentation and investigation of all incidents of incomplete or incorrect performance.
• 5. MATERIALS COORDINATION
• 5.1 Overseas the performance of the daily inventory of all OR Case Cart supplies, working with the Materials and Suppliers to ensure the uninterrupted flow of Case Cart Supplies.

EDUCATION

Graduation from high school with BS or BA College degree in Arts or Science preferably in a health care related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Certification as an OR Technician, LPN Scrub Nurse, or NICHSPDP certification preferred.

EXPERIENCE

5-10 years of supervisory experience in a SPD, Central Sterile Supply or an OR environment with extensive knowledge of instrumentation, OR medical and surgical supplies and OR operations. The SPD Manager is responsible for departmental operations 24/7 and may need to periodically visit and/or spend time on different shifts including weekends and holidays as necessary to support the department.

LICENSURE

Certification as an OR Technician, LPN Scrub Nurse, or NICHSPDP certification preferred.

SPECIAL SKILLS

Perform a variety of sterile processing duties; including decontamination, assembling, packaging, sterilizing, inventory, process items requested, preparation of case carts to ensure the department is able to distribute quality sterile products in an efficient manner. The SPD Manager will act the role model for all SPD staff to follow. Thus excellent interpersonal skills with the OR staff, hospital staff and outside vendors must be business professional at all times. The SPD Manager is accountable for the completion of assigned duties by all staff in a timely manner. The SPD Manager must possess good analytical analysisi of supplies, processing and storage requirements of steril products. The SPD Manager must also possess good verbal and written communication skills and utilize this ability to deal effectively with departmental conflicts.

PHYSICAL DEMAND

Must be able to push, pull, lift, and carry up to 50 pounds. Must be able to work with computers. May be exposed to Ethylene Oxide, Infectious diseases, cuts and burns.