ASC Sterile Processing Department (SPD) Supervisor

Company: Mississippi Sports Medicine
Location: Flowood
Posted on: April 2, 2026

Job Description:

Position Summary The SPD Supervisor leads, coordinates, and continuously improves all activities related to decontamination, assembly, packaging, sterilization, and distribution of surgical instruments and supplies for a highâ??volume, 12â??OR orthopedic and spine ASC. This role ensures reprocessing workflows are efficient, compliant, and documented in accordance with AAAHC standards, AORN recommended practices, OSHA requirements, and CDC infection prevention guidance. The SPD Supervisor partners closely with OR leadership, Materials Management, Infection Prevention, and the Medical Staff to support safe, ontime surgery with zero instrumentâ??related delays. Key Responsibilities Leadership & Operations Supervise daily SPD operations (decontamination, inspection, assembly, packaging, sterilization, storage, and case cart build) to meet dynamic orthopedic/spine schedules and addâ??ons. Develop and manage staffing plans for extended hours and peak volumes; allocate resources to meet firstâ??case onâ??time starts and turnover targets. Quality, Safety & AAAHC Compliance Establish, implement, and continuously improve policies and standard work aligning with AAAHC standards for infection prevention and safety within ambulatory settings. Oversee biological, chemical, and mechanical monitoring; initiate immediate response and recall procedures for any failed indicators or cycle variances. Ensure compliance with OSHA (e.g., BBP, PPE, sharps safety), CDC infection control guidance, AORN sterile processing recommendations, and manufacturer IFUs. Partner with Infection Prevention and Quality to conduct surveillance, audits, and root cause analyses (RCA); lead corrective and preventive actions (CAPA). Maintain readiness for AAAHC survey: organized documentation, policy currency, staff competency files, and tracers. Instrument & Inventory Management Coordinate with surgeons, vendors, and Materials Management on new implants, loaner trays, and instrumentation; enforce timelines and documentation for loaner management (e.g., 48–72 hr advance delivery, count sheets, IFUs). Ensure validated packaging materials and sterility maintenance protocols (wraps, containers, filters, tamper seals, eventâ??related sterility). Training, Competency & Culture Onboard, coach, and evaluate SPD staff; set performance expectations and accountability. Foster a Just Culture: encourage nearâ??miss reporting, debriefs, and continuous learning. Documentation & Data Integrity Ensure complete and accurate records: lot numbers, BI/CI results, sterilizer loads and parameters, equipment maintenance, instrument tracking, water quality checks, and training/competency files. Maintain IFU library (digital or physical) and pointâ??ofâ??use access for staff; verify IFU compliance at each step. Qualifications High school diploma or equivalent required CRCST (HSPA) or CSPDT (CBSPD) certification required (or obtained within 6 months of hire, per facility policy). 3–5 years of sterile processing experience with demonstrated proficiency in orthopedic and/or spine instrumentation; 1–2 years in a lead or supervisory role preferred, previous ASC experience. Strong communication skills; ability to lead teams and partner effectively with clinical leadership and surgeons. Core Competencies Clinical Quality & Safety: Meticulous adherence to IFUs, monitoring, and sterile technique. Operational Excellence: Throughput planning, case readiness, and waste reduction. Problem Solving & Critical Thinking: Rapid triage of defects, recalls, and emergent needs. Communication & Teamwork: Clear, respectful, serviceâ??oriented collaboration with OR staff. Leadership & Accountability: Coaching, delegation, and consistent followâ??through. Adaptability: Navigating addâ??on cases, supply constraints, and shifting priorities. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) Firstâ??Case Onâ??Time Start (FCOTS) instrument readiness ? 98%. Tray Accuracy/Completeness ? 99% (no missing/incorrect/mislabeled items). Sterilization Quality: 100% documented BI/CI compliance; zero nonâ??actioned positive BI events. Turnover Support: Instrument availability to meet targeted OR turnover time. Loaner Compliance: 100% adherence to delivery timelines, documentation, and decontam process. Training & Competency: 100% onâ??time annual competencies and required inâ??services. Event Reduction: Yearâ??overâ??year reduction in instrumentâ??related delays/INC events. Physical & Work Environment Requirements Ability to stand for extended periods; lift/push/pull instrument sets and carts (up to 50 lbs with assistance). Tolerance for temperature/humidity variations in decontam/sterile areas. Correct use of PPE; exposure to cleaning chemicals and biological materials within OSHAâ??controlled parameters. Compliance & Risk Management Maintain AAAHC survey readiness with current policies, logs, and staff files. Enforce chainâ??ofâ??custody and recall procedures for any failed sterilization indicators or IFU nonâ??compliance. Participate in drills (utility failure, water quality excursions, sterilizer malfunction) and maintain contingency plans. Report and investigate all quality events and near misses

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