Spd Supervisor Jobs (NOW HIRING)

1. Leadership and Team Management
   • Demonstrates effective leadership through sound problem-solving and conflict resolution skills.
   • Identifies workplace conflict and develops an appropriate plan for resolution.
   • Identifies and utilizes appropriate channels for problem solving.
   • Evaluates the effectiveness of decisions and takes responsibility for outcomes.
   • Demonstrates flexibility and adaptability in response to changing operational needs.
   • Prioritizes workload, delegates responsibilities appropriately, recognizes employee accomplishments, and celebrates successes.
   • Applies departmental standards consistently and promotes a productive and supportive work environment.
   • Promotes collaboration and teamwork across departmental functions.
   • Builds effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
   • Provides leadership and direction within assigned areas of responsibility.
2. Department Operation and Management
   • Examines and monitors staff job performance for compliance with departmental instructions, regulatory requirements, and established Sterile Processing Department (SPD) policies and procedures.
   • Develops, promotes, and supports a collaborative environment that will encourage employee engagement and teamwork.
   • Assesses staff competency in decontamination, reprocessing, sterilization, documentation, and distribution of sterile surgical supplies and equipment.
   • Demonstrates proficiency by actively participating in daily departmental functions.
   • Demonstrates support for the management team when assigned to various projects. 
   • Assists with staff training, competency assessments, and performance evaluations.
   • Documents performance concerns and recommends corrective actions when necessary.
   • Assigns and coordinates daily staff work assignments. 
3. Operational Support
   • Provides operational support to the Menino, Moakley, Labor & Delivery (L&D), Emergency Department (ED), and other designated departments and clinics.
   • Serves as a liaison among all departments.
   • Collaborates with the Operating Room (OR) staff and Service Line Coordinators (SLC) on specific service requirements and needs.
   • Communicates information regarding supplies and instrumentation.
   • Monitors service quality and recommends operational improvements.
   • Coordinates preparation for the following day’s OR schedule using computerized instrument inventory and surgeon preference card management systems.
   • Monitors the accurate and timely assembly and distribution of surgical case carts.
4. Materials Management
   • Assists with inventory management and procurement in accordance with established par levels, whenever needed.
   • Maintains inventory control through stock rotation and removal of expired supplies from inventory.
   • Supports the consolidation and standardization of supplies and equipment for the department.
   • Coordinates the receipt and return of loaner instrumentation.
5. Departmental Compliance and Operational Standards
   • Oversees daily quality assurance monitoring processes, maintains required documentation, and coordinates appropriate corrective actions, including load recalls and equipment repairs, as needed. 
   • Demonstrates knowledge and proficiency in all functions and tasks of the Central Processing Department.
   • Provides managerial coverage during the Manager’s or designee’s absence, including supporting departmental operations across assigned shifts and hospital units as needed. 
6. Communication
   • Communicates effectively in both verbal and written English.
   • Accurately receives and conveys operational information.
   • Demonstrates professional telephone and interpersonal communication skills.
7. Continuing Education
   • Participates in required departmental education and in-service training.
   • Provides educational presentations to staff, at least one in-service training per year.
   • Maintains CRCST certification (through HSPA or CBSPD, as applicable) by completing required continuing education credits.
8. Additional Standards.
   • Utilizes Client’s behavioral standards as the basis for decision-making and to facilitate the hospital’s goals and mission.
   • Complies with established hospital infection control and safety procedures.
   • Complies with all of Client’s RESPECT behavioral standards.

Qualifications

• Must be a certified SPD Technician (CRCST or CSPDT).
• Must have 3-5 years of current experience in an SPD or OR environment (lead technician or supervisory experience preferred).
• Must be local to Boston, MA.
• Ability to work independently as a 1099 contractor.

Work Schedule

• Flexible contract schedule based on facility needs.
• May require early mornings, occasional evenings, or on-call availability.