SPD Supervisor Education & Quality - Mainland Hospital - AtlantiCare

POSITION SUMMARY

The Sterile Processing Educator & Quality supervisor is responsible for the formal and informal written SPD training program, in compliance with the policies and procedures, national standards and accreditations related sterilization and high level disinfection of reusable devices. Facilitates training of new and existing SPD staff through educational programs and job specific instruction. Improves SPD processes by facilitating the application for new technology of reusable medical devices by training all new and existing staff. Monitors, and revises SPD educational programs for both new and existing staff with the most current and up-to-date industry standards. Documents and assesses staff's training, to identify areas of strength and opportunities. Develops an education plan (literature review, continuing education, in-services, certification and/or formal education) to maintain and improve knowledge in specialized areas of processing reusable medical devices. Participates in tracking, trending and analyzing education and quality assurance data. Identifies opportunities for improvement, makes recommendations and/or prepares reports based on findings. Develops, conducts and facilitates the semi-annual educational forum to share best practices and changes within the industry. The Sterile Processing Educator will be required to travel to various work locations consulting with the hospitals, physician practices and clinics to help educate clinical management and techs with processing procedures. This job works in partnership with the SPD QA Data manager and corporate director to identify opportunities for lean practices, cost reductions and inventory control management (i.e. tray consolidations, consumable supply alternatives, enhanced safety measures, and the like).

Job Responsibilities include:

* Provides initial orientation and a continuing on the job training for new and established SPD employees.

* Monitors and revises SPD education programs and assists with policy development/revision for transportation, decontamination, preparation/assembly, sterilization/disinfection, distribution, and storage of reusable medical equipment for the health system.

* Develops and provides training to employees to fully comply with provisions of safety regulations and infection control procedures and principles

* Identifies the training needs of device reprocessing technicians, develops training plans, and arrange training to meet the needs of employees.

* Creates learning plans that meet the needs of individual and specific groups. Evaluates and documents results of learning activities.

* Participates in tracking and trending educational and quality assurance data. Responsible to conduct competencies, manage documentation and record maintenance for all team members' competencies. Conducts audits of staff training records to ensure compliance with governing guidelines.

* Evaluates employee competency on proper procedures and methods based on department and hospital policies.

* Evaluates the employee compliance with established Standard Operating Procedures (SOP). This includes posting and maintaining current documents of SOP, Competencies and Instructions for Use (IFU) documents on a regular basis.

* Develops, monitors, and revises SPD educational programs for both new and existing employees.

* Is expected to display understanding of governing regulations, such as hospital/departmental policies.

* Creates a positive environment conducive to learning and development. Creates a climate of innovation through role modeling, consultation, research and facilitation of learning.

* Act as the subject matter expect to provide clinical staff education as it relates to SPD. Assists with data collection and quality improvement initiatives within sterile processing and surgical services.

* Performs random proactive quality checks, collects, tracks, research, resolves and provides follow-up with SPD leadership on collected data related to instrumentation and supplies.

* Routinely works various shifts to perform quality checks and provide training to the off shifts.

* Develops program to monitor and review biological control culturing procedures for sterilizers to ensure equipment is operating according to standard.

* Develops and maintains a tracking system for materials and equipment prepared and issued by SPD in the event of a recall.

* Works with SPD leadership team in the planning and implementation of clinical service unit and departmental goals, development of policy and procedures, and annual competencies.

* Assists leadership in the collection of other data for performance improvement initiatives, if needed.

* Performs other duties as assigned and is flexible to step in as a working supervisor on the floors as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION: High school Diploma or equivalent required. Associates or Bachelor's degree or related field preferred.

LICENSE/CERTIFICATION: Certified Registered Central Sterilization Technician (CRCST) or (CBSPD) Certification as mandated by NJDOH Required. Certification as an instrument specialist (CIS) preferred. Certified Healthcare Leader (CHL) within 2 years of hire required and Certified Endoscope Processor Certification (CFER or CER) preferred.

EXPERIENCE: Supply Chain Management, Lean Six Sigma Methodology, Microsoft applications, computer skills a must, instrument tray tracking system, required, creating schedules, payroll, developing and creating dashboards, strategic planning, competency assessments, education and advanced knowledge base in all sterile processing systems.

PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS

Demonstrates the ability to perform the department specific competencies as listed on the Assessment and Evaluation Tool.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Potential for exposure to the hazards and risk of the hospital environment, including exposure to infectious disease, blood-borne pathogens, hazardous substances, and potential injury. This position requires extensive walking and standing and occasional lifting up to 25 lbs.

Essential functions of this position are listed on the department specific Assessment and Evaluation Tool.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP

This position reports to the SPD QA Safety Data Manager

The above statement reflect the general details considered necessary to describe the principle functions of the job as identified and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the position.

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