Supervisor SPD Operations at Baystate Health in Springfield, Massachusetts

Job description

• Under the direction of the SPD Manager, is responsible for the daily operational flow, staffing, scheduling, training, and discipline.
• Assists manager with input for staff evaluation and performance.
• Maintain quality assurance, assign work, and coordinated activities of Sterile Processing Technicians and Service Coordinators.
• Coordinate and assist in readiness.
• Ensure work is carried out in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Perform duties of a Sterile Processing Technician as needed.

Responsibilities

• 1) Promotes the philosophy, core values, vision, operating principles and behaviors of Baystate Health and are applied within the units current practices in sterile instrument processing to support highest quality of collaborative, efficient, safe and effective patient care.
• 2) Creates and maintains a positive work environment and demonstrates the ability to act on employee opinions and concerns, facilitating open, honest communication.
• 3) Supports the ongoing development of staff through coaching, mentoring, and role modeling.
• 4) Provides staff with direct, honest, and constructive feedback.
• 5) Identifies resolves and manages areas of conflict promptly and effectively.
• 6) Facilitates a collaborative multidisciplinary approach to problem solving.
• 7) Supports unit and institutional changes and is a consistent resource to staff
• 8) Assist manager with completing performance appraisal process for staff and coaches staff, as appropriate.
• 9) Creates an environment that supports and celebrates the educational growth of the staff. Partners with the all servicing department educators to identify educational needs of staff related to variable units needs and unit specific services provided
• 10) Creates and maintains an environment supporting trust , respect, integrity, communication and collaboration.
• 11) Monitors policies and procedures that align with process improvement.
• 12) Daily assignments all shifts, supervise service coordinators and SPD tech activity.
• 15) Identify quality assurance needs and communicate to the unit managers.

Requirements

• 3+ years of demonstrated leadership with a background in sterile processing.
• (CRCST or equivalent) plus one specialty (e.g., Certified Endoscope Preprocessor, Certified Instrument Specialist, or Certified Healthcare Leader).
• SPD Operations Supervisor possesses expertise in the theory and application of sterile processing and modalities, aseptic techniques, surgical procedures, implementation tools, and technologies. The SPD Operations Supervisor contributes to the department workflow utilizing conflict resolution, communication, and leadership skills.
• GED or HiSET (Required)
• Certified Sterile Processing Technician - OtherOtherOther

Skills

Required

• Leadership
• Sterile processing expertise
• Aseptic techniques
• Surgical procedures knowledge
• Implementation tools and technologies
• Conflict resolution
• Communication
• Coaching and mentoring
• Performance appraisal
• Quality assurance

Benefits

• Excellent Compensation High-quality, low-cost medical, dental and vision insurance
• Generous PTO – up to 25 days in the first year, with scheduled earned increases
• Continuing education support and reimbursement
• First Time Home Buyers Financial Packages
• Farm Share Memberships
• 403b retirement company match & annual company contribution increase based on years of service
• Free money coach advice from a certified professional
• Wellbeing programs that include but are not limited to mental, physical, and financial health
• Pet, home, auto and personal insurance
• Life insurance
• Reimbursement for a variety of wellbeing activities, included but limited to gym membership and equipment, personal trainer, massage and so much more!
• Wellbeing programs that include but are not limited to mental, physical, and financial health
• Note: The compensation range(s) in the table below represent the base salaries for all positions at a given grade across the health system. Typically, a new hire can expect a starting salary somewhere in the lower part of the range. Actual salaries may vary by position and will be determined based on the candidate's relevant experience. No employee will be paid below the minimum of the range. Pay ranges are listed as hourly for non-exempt employees and based on assumed full time commitment for exempt employees.
• Minimum - Midpoint - Maximum
• $66,081.00 - $75,982.00 - $89,876.00