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Description Management/Leadership
Req #: 68740 Summary:
The SPD Manager has direct oversight of the SPD department. Responsibilities include the development and implementation of area standards, policies, procedures and training programs necessary to ensure high quality of Sterile Processing. This includes teaching, setting work assignments, updating and writing all policies and procedures for the department, mentoring and counseling of employees, maintaining inventory control of kits and instruments, and maintaining high quality standards for all processing within the department. Works collaboratively with the Perioperative leadership, the leadership team, operating room staff, outside services staff, and SPD leadership and staff. Works on the service line up to a maximum of 6 hours a shift, as needed. Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)
- Education: Associates or Bachelor's Degree in a related healthcare field preferred. Requires knowledge of operating room procedures, infection control, and patient care equipment and supplies at a level normally acquired through completion of an approved nursing school or related allied health program.
- License/Certifications: Current license to practice nursing in the State of Maine or certification in Sterile Processing or Surgical Technology.
- Experience: Minimum of three years of experience in a related healthcare field including Sterile Processing or the Operating Room environment. In-depth knowledge of operating room organization and procedures, processing standards and instrumentation, and ability to oversee and plan training programs at a level normally acquired through two to three years' progressively more responsible related experience.
- Analytical abilities necessary to plan and evaluate training programs, policies and procedures; and to oversee and ensure successful operation of areas of responsibility under tight deadlines.
- Interpersonal skills necessary to conduct formal orientation and training programs, provide effective leadership to assigned subordinates, and maintain cooperative working relationships with variety of nursing personnel within MMC and subsidiaries.
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Additional Information
With a career at any of the MaineHealth locations across Maine and New Hampshire, you'll be working with health care professionals that truly value the people around them - both within the walls of the organization and the communities that surround it.
We offer benefits that support an individual's needs for today and flexibility to plan for tomorrow - programs such as paid parental leave, a flexible work policy, student loan assistance, training and education, along with well-being resources for you and your family.
MaineHealth remains focused on investing in our care team and developing an inclusive environment where you can thrive and feel supported to realize your full potential. If you're looking to build a career in a place where people help one another deliver best-in-class care, apply today.
If you have questions about this role, please contact philip.ellis@mainehealth.org
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