SPD Team Lead - Mansfield Hospital

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Job Description Summary:

Responsible for the ordering, tracking and maintenance of surgical instrumentation, equipment and supplies for Sterile Processing and Surgery Departments. Responsible for continuous maintenance of equipment contents, nomenclature and storage locations in the EMR program and instrument tracking system. They complete purchase requisitions for appropriate surgical instrumentation by proactively collaborating with Surgeons, OR staff, vendors, and SPD staff thus improving the relationship between Sterile Processing and the OR, and increasing customer satisfaction. Also responsible for initiating workflow improvements to improve productivity.

Responsibilities And Duties:

Works collaboratively with Operating Room staff & SPD staff to ensure needs are met efficiently and accurately.
Responsible for the scheduling and job assignments for staff on their team/shift
Communicates changes and assists in staff education regarding instrumentation and equipment
Implements workflow initiatives to improve departmental productivity
Responsible for real-time coaching of staff members and providing follow-up to management
Fills into staffing vacancies/assignments as needed or requested
Responsible for aiding in the education and training of fellow associates.
Oversee shift operations to process, maintain and deliver implants and equipment to support sterile instrument trays. Responsible for ensuring adequate productivity is met, along with resolving emergent instrument issues, incomplete sets, and any other departmental issues that may arise.
Contribute to staff development by performing audits of staff members to ensure a high level of quality service to our customers and by providing follow-up and ongoing education, training, and mentorship.
Serves as back up to the Supervisor when they are not available.
Responsible for shift specific reports that are utilized by the Supervisor or Manager to monitor Department productivity and standards.
Oversees and maintains QA and PI compliance to ensure consistent delivery of quality products. Troubleshoots processing equipment and makes sure all standards of quality are met and maintained as required by governing bodies such as Joint Commission, AAMI, AORN and IAHCSMM.
Serves as a resource person for staff and other departments. Responsible for ensuring a safe environments and equipment for both patients and staff. Identifies and corrects unsafe practices, procedures, and/or physical condition and reports to Manager or Supervisor.


As a High Reliability Organization (HRO), responsibilities require focus on safety, quality and efficiency in performing job duties.  

The job profile provides an overview of responsibilities and duties and is not intended to be an exhaustive list and is subject to change at any time

Minimum Qualifications:

High School or GED (Required)CRCST - Certified Registered Central Service Technician - International Association of Healthcare Central Service Material Management

Additional Job Description:

Must exhibit exceptionally strong customer service, communication and interpersonal skills. Demonstrate ability to work well with others as part of a team

Extensive experience with multiple computer programs particularly Microsoft Excel, Word and Access

Experience with implementing work flow initiatives to improve productivity

Work Shift:

Day

Scheduled Weekly Hours :

40

Department

Sterile Processing

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