What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sterile Processing Supervisor (Weekend Evenings) position at Boston Children's Hospital?
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- Planning, organizing and overseeing daily operations for designated SPD and/or materials processing services. Monitoring workflow and prioritizes work assignments to meet established schedules and clinical requirements. Responding to customer requests and resolving problems as needed. Assisting in development of related goals and objectives
- Developing, implementing, and maintaining internal policies and procedures for processing, storage, and handling of medical and surgical supplies and equipment. Developing and implementing new and/or updated decontamination and sterilization methods as needed
- Selecting and supervising staff. Completing regular performance evaluations. Monitoring work performance, providing guidance and feedback, and initiating disciplinary and other personnel action as warranted with the Sterile processing manager single shift and all shifts. Developing and providing in-services and other continuing education programs for staff development
- Monitoring and ensuring compliance with hospital, departments, and external policies, standards, and regulations. Monitoring current safety, infection control, and other requirements
- Working with customers to resolve problems and ensure availability of needed materials
- Supervising and evaluating technical support personnel and organizing, prioritizing and delegating work assignments
- Maintaining inventory of instruments, equipment, and materials within area of responsibility
- Maintaining knowledge of current trends and practices in procurement, processing, and maintenance of medical and surgical instruments, equipment, and supplies through participation in professional organizations and attendance at relevant continuing education programs. Participating in hospital and departmental committees and project teams as appropriate
To qualify, you must have:
- A high school level of education is required. Associates preferred
- A minimum of three years of related experience as a Sterile Processing Technician is required
- Previous experience as a Leader/ Supervisor in Sterile Processing is strongly preferred
- Current Sterile Processing certification is strongly preferred (CRCST)
- SPD Manager certification is preferred (CHL)
- The ability to effectively manage the employees within assigned unit/department
- Communication skills in order to effectively deal with conflicting views or issues and mediate fair solutions, or well-developed writing skills
- The ability to interact and coordinate with employees, vendors, surgeons, and nursing staff
**We are currently offering a one-time $7,500 sign on bonus for full time new hires**
**Weekend Evening Supervisor (Sat & Sun 7p-7a) (Mon & Fri 7p-3:30a)
Boston Children's Hospital offers competitive compensation and unmatched benefits including flexible schedules, affordable health, vision and dental insurance, child care and student loan subsidies, generous levels of time off, 403(b) Retirement Savings plan, Pension, Tuition and certain License and Certification Reimbursement, cell phone plan discounts and discounted rates on T-passes. Experience the benefits of passion and teamwork.
Boston Children's Hospital requires all employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19 and Flu, (unless you are eligible for a medical or religious exemption).
Boston Children's Hospital is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or disability.
