Sterile Processing Department (SPD) Supervisor

Join Cleveland Clinic Weston Hospital’s team of caregivers that remain on the leading edge of technology and education all while consistently providing patient-centered healthcare. As part of Cleveland Clinic’s Florida region, Weston Hospital is recognized as one of the top hospitals in the Miami-Fort Lauderdale metro area and Florida. Here, you will receive endless support and appreciation while building a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.

As SPD Supervisor, you will oversee and coordinate the daily activities of the Sterile Processing or Central Sterile Supply unit. You will be responsible for engagement activities, performance feedback and corrective actions, acting as a trouble-shooter for process improvement initiatives. On this team, you will be encouraged to grow and explore additional opportunities to expand your skills at Cleveland Clinic. This position also offers the satisfaction of helping patients and giving their families peace of mind about upcoming surgeries

A caregiver in this position works from 6:00AM – 2:30PM.

A Caregiver Who Excels In This Role Will

• Prepare and evaluate daily staff assignments for assigned shifts.
• Ensure staff 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 employees, and when applicable, corrective action.
• Lead department employee engagement activities.
• Facilitate staff development programs including in-services on product usage and infection control.
• Assist in orienting new employees 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.
• Establishes par level stocks and monitors 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/GED or equivalent
• Three years of experience as a Sterile Processing Technician
• Sterile Processing Certification required from a recognized program
  
  

Preferred Qualifications For The Ideal Future Caregiver Include

• Certified Central Service Supervisor registration
• Two years as a CS/SPD Lead Technician
• Operating Room experience
  
  

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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

• Follow standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required
  
  

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