Overview:
Location: UF Health Shands Hospital
1600 SW Archer Road, Gainesville, FL 32608
Schedule: Varies | 3:00pm-11:30pm 40hrs. per week
Employment Type: Full-Time
Join UF Health and be part of a team committed to exceptional patient care, innovation, and community impact. We are currently seeking a passionate individual who is eager to make a difference in a dynamic healthcare environment.
Supports patient care by monitoring the quality of sterile supplies and the decontamination of equipment, per departmental policies/procedures and in accordance with pertinent hospital policies and governmental regulatory agencies. To plan, assign, and supervise employees engaged in performing a variety of services involved in the ordering processing, receiving and distribution of medical and patient equipment and supplies. Maintain tracking system, collect and report departmental metrics. Assist manager with staff scheduling, participate in department staffing as needed. Coordinate in-servicing and staff education.
Responsibilities:
Instrument Processing: Assures that proper cleaning, disinfection, & sterilization parameters are consistently met and monitored.
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a. High quality instruments are consistently produced and delivered to the SPD customer.
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b. Sterilization records are reviewed and signed off on in a timely manner.
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c. Results from daily biological cultures are received and reviewed daily.
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d. Instrument and supplies are not released for patient care use until cleared by sterile supply staff.
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e. Departments are notified immediately if recall of sterile supplies is necessary to eliminate adverse patient events.
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f. Instrument tracking systems is maintained and utilized in accordance with hospital policies.
Quality & Safety: Develop and grow a department culture where quality, service and safety are paramount by:
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a. Ensure that sterilization is carried out in compliance with state, Federal and applicable accreditation laws/guidelines.
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b. Confirm staff adhere to department policies and procedures.
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c. Collaborate with staff to assess and develop plans to eliminate system barriers to the efficient delivery of sterile processing services.
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d. Maintains standards for quality control and infection control within the department.
Employee Engagement: Promote Sterile Processing services employee engagement strategy to insure an engaged and committed work force by:
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a. Support the rewards and recognition committee insuring business unit participation.
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b. Serve as an ambassador to staff facilitating and promoting collaboration and teamwork.
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c. Maintain visibility in all areas of the department, engage staff to insure that they have the tools needed to perform their job, and that staff are recognized for exceptional contributions.
Maintain Instrument Integrity: Responsible for orienting, educating, monitoring, and assessing staff's productivity and accuracy.
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a. Retains service focused and detail oriented staff.
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b. Promotes a work environment with high levels of engagement, professionalism and pride.
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c. Responsible for departmental orientation and education.
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d. Responsible for staff efficiency, volume, and accuracy.
Manages financial performance: The business unit meets budget expectations. Maintains a budget that reflects the needs of the business unit.
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a. Meets projected budget by identifying cost saving strategies.
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b. Monitors instrument conditions and supply volumes; identifies issues and implements or recommends changes as appropriate.
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c. Understands processing times and instrumentation requests, assuring that the departments inventory is adequate.
Qualifications:
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:
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High School graduate with 5 years' preferred experience in central sterilization
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Certified Operating Room Technician preferred.
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High level of interpersonal skills, basic computer experience, and knowledge of principles of microbiology, sterilization and aseptic techniques, instrumentation and equipment, and inventory control resource in the area of sterilization technology.
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Knowledge of hazardous materials handling, infection prevention and a strong understanding of the industry standards as stated by The Joint Commission, AMMI, AORN, CDC and OSHA ( 29 CFR 1910.103) required.
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Two (2) years previous supervisory experience in healthcare required.
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Strong preference will be given to candidates with Surgical Technology degree or advanced certification as a CSPDM or CHL.
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If not certified, certification will be required within one (1) year of employment.
Motor Vehicle Operator Designation: Motor Vehicle Operator Designation (Required): (Refer to CP 1.51) Employees in this position: Will not operate vehicles for an assigned business purpose
NOTE: A frequent driver is defined as one who uses his/her personal or Shands automobile
a) at least once daily,
b) at least five individual trips per week or
c) drives, on average, over 150 miles per week in the performance of his/her job. Licensure/Certification/Registration: none provided
