Facilities Construction Supervisor - Plant Operations at Nemours in Wilmington, Delaware

Job Description:

The primary functions of the Facilities Construction Supervisor consist of overseeing the planning, directing, coordinating, and budgeting of multiple construction and maintenance projects hospital wide. This person will work closely with the Nemours Facilities Planning and Nemours Construction Management teams from the initial planning phases to the close out of the project. Manage the daily operations of all installation staff and subcontractors while they are engaged in the project phases.

Responsibilities:

• Monitors and maintains SPD operations in compliance with the standards established by regulatory agencies.
• Provides guidance and direction to Certified SPD Technicians in performing daily activities related to their work assignments.
• Reviews and makes appropriate recommendations to the SPD Manager in reference to all new instrumentation and/or equipment needed the Sterile Processing Department.
• Conducts daily rounds in SPD and the OR to address issues/concerns.
• Performs quality control checks for all surgical instrumentation that is assembled according to the most current inventory sheet.
• Assists with monthly QA reports to include, but not limited to, tray accuracy, sterilization biological reports, and missing instrumentation/incomplete trays.
• Responsible for ordering supplies and managing instrument sharpening/repairs in cooperation with the Perioperative Services Supply & Logistics Manager.
• Demonstrates knowledge of inventory control and par level maintenance.
• Coordinates with Perioperative Services Patient Flow Supervisors, Perioperative Services Service Coordinators, Perioperative Services Lead Surgical Technologists, and vendors to receive and return loaner instrumentation.
• Maintains the SPM System (instrument tracking system) through data entry of new trays or changes to existing trays for the OR, ER, Clinics, Cardiac, and Floor Specialty trays.
• Participates in interviewing perioperative candidates and provides a comprehensive departmental orientation to all new SPD associates in cooperation with the SPD Manager, Perioperative Services Clinical Nurse Educator, and SPD Educator.
• Maintains competency in sterile processing operations, processes, and equipment through ongoing education, literature reviews, and seminar attendance.
• Provides instruction and in-service on new products, processes, and equipment in a manner that ensures a high level of sterile processing practice.
• Responsible for participating in departmental and hospital quality programs and continuous improvement events to maintain and improve departmental and individual productivity and performance.
• Assists with the review and revision of SPD policies. Procedures, guidelines, and reliable methods.
• Assures that inspection documentation, quality assurance data, and other records are maintained appropriately .