Supervisor Sterile Processing

Job Code: SU1578

Certified, Sterile Processing Supervisor
Monday-Friday | 3pm - 11:30pm

 

ABOUT US

We are welcoming a new era in healthcare where achieving good health is just the beginning. At UVA Health Northern VA & Culpeper, we believe in caring for the whole person by getting to know – and making connections with – our patients. By combining the talent and expertise of our people, the breadth of capabilities across our system, and our commitment to helping our communities get better and stay healthy, we are improving the patient experience.

As a UVA Health Northern VA & Culpeper team member, you will have a voice in patient care decisions, support the most advanced medical technologies and feel a strong sense of satisfaction from making a difference in people’s lives every day.

 

JOB TYPE

Classification: Nonexempt

Supervises Positions: Yes

 

JOB SUMMARY

This position is responsible for operational management of an assigned shift. This includes knowledge of hospital and departmental standards, policies and procedures, infection control practices, decontamination, assembly and sterilization of instruments, best practices according to regulatory agencies and organization of department activities to assure the needs of the customers are met. Adheres to practicing the following guidelines: Consults all federal and state recommended practices included but not limited to AAMI (Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation), AORN (Association for Perioperative Registered Nurses), TJC (The Joint Commission), CMS (Centers for Medicaid & Medicare services), and APIC (Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology) guidelines and recommended practices.

Communication: Collaborates with the leadership team and UCIC to identify and resolve unit issues.  

Keeps co-workers and intra-op staff informed of any updates/issues.  Follows written instructions as needed. 

Quality: Complies with established departmental and organization policies/guidelines. 

Maintains, operates, and monitors all equipment according to manufacturer's recommendations and department standards. 

Technical Competency: Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide services appropriate to the age of the patients served.  

Collects, organizes, and enters information into the patient scheduling application.  Assists with various types of surgical operations providing technically skilled duties, serving as first assist.   Demonstrates knowledge of instrumentation and sterile/aseptic technique.

The incumbent may be asked to perform additional duties as assigned.

 

QUALIFICATIONS

Education: High School Diploma or GED required.

Experience: Minimum of 2 years of SPD / OR experience required. Prior leadership experience preferred. Refer to the Life Support Training Policy for additional details.

Licensure: SPD Certification required.

Additional Skills/Requirements Required: Ability to successfully complete generic and department-specific skills validation and competency testing. Knowledge of microbiology and sterilization principles. Demonstrates effective and appropriate customer relations skills, verbal and non-verbal communication techniques, interpersonal relationship skills, conflict resolution skills and critical thinking skills.

Additional Skills/Requirements Preferred: Demonstrates evidence of and a desire to continue developing leadership characteristics and behaviors.

 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Physical Demand Code: 26A, Sterile Processing

Work Function/Activity: Medium to Heavy Physical Demand

The job requires sitting/ standing constantly. Proficient communicative, auditory, and visual skills. Attention to detail and ability to write legibly. Ability to lift/push/pull up to 100 lbs. For any weight over 35 lbs., use Safe Handling Equipment. This job description may not include all assigned duties, responsibilities, or aspects of the job described. It may be amended at any time at the sole discretion of UVA Health Northern VA & Culpeper.

 

OTHER

May require the use of safety equipment, such as HEPA mask, for infection prevention: Yes On call responsibilities as directed: Yes Ability to travel between campus buildings, remote facilities, and out of town as needed: Yes