Category:
Management
City:
Jackson
State:
Tennessee
Shift:
8 - Evening (United States of America)
Job Description Summary:
Responsible for the overall management of Sterile Processing at the Main SPD, WTSC SPD, and North SPD. Plan, organize and manage the administrative and technical activities of the sterile processing unit; supervise staff who clean, sterilize and/or assemble medical supplies and equipment; administer various business-related aspects of a hospital sterile processing unit including personnel, budgeting, procurement, establish and maintain effective working relationships with physicians, nurses, hospital staff, vendors and others; work with complex equipment and utilize computer technology to maximize the efficiency and quality of services and products; interpret data and draw logical conclusions; issue oral and written directives of a technical nature; communicate effectively, orally and in writing; maintain excellent customer service. Under the direction of the Director of Surgical Services/SPD & Materials Management. Employee is subject to call back as required by the hospital.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Plans, organizes, coordinates, staffs and directs the administrative and technical work of the Sterile Processing Department; develops workload and productivity standards; ensures that departmental work is performed in a manner that appropriately serves clients and maintains positive guest relations.
- Develops, interprets, and implements departmental goals, policies and procedures to ensure the efficiency and effectiveness of departmental facilities, services and personnel; oversees the preparation and maintenance of department policy and procedure manuals.
- Develops, oversees and supervises departmental infection control, quality control and quality improvement programs and staff; ensures their compliance with State, The Joint Commission (TJC) and other regulations; monitors work in progress as well as completed work to ensure process and service quality; develops and authorizes action plans when needed for improvement; responds to complaints and seeks appropriate remedies.
- Confers with Hospital managers, directors, and others regarding departmental activities; responds to and resolves service issues; identifies opportunities for service expansion and/or improvement.
- Assists the Director and OR Manager’s with meeting equipment/supply needs; researches and locates special products needed for unusual situations; communicates and coordinates with outside vendors and others to analyze the cost/benefit of purchasing or borrowing products or equipment; establishes and maintains procedures for instrument readiness and inventory control.
- Assists the Director in the preparation of the departmental budget; monitors, evaluates and authorizes expenditures; assists in the procurement of surgical instrumentation
- Ensures appropriate departmental staffing; selects, assigns, trains, directs and evaluates subordinate staff; takes appropriate action on disciplinary matters; verifies and monitors staff proficiency; identifies staff development needs and oversees training and education activities as required.
- Manages, and is accountable for, the replenishment, distribution and maintenance of sterile processing equipment and supplies; ensures proper equipment function as well as timely and preventative maintenance of equipment; establishes maintenance and replacement schedules; monitors and assures the proper use of chemicals and personal safety equipment; develops accident prevention, emergency and disaster plans; may recommend facility improvements or assist with planning new facility construction.
- Collaborates with distribution on supply inventory and replenishment needs for surgical supplies and implants. Maintains adequate supply of products and collaborates with Materials Management on recalls, outdates, back orders, and substitutes.
- Ensures effective and appropriate utilization of materiel management/surgical management information systems as well as related administrative tools to support department operations; collects and maintains accurate data; oversees the preparation and maintenance of records and reports; ensures that the communication of confidential patient information is done appropriately.
- May represent the Sterile Processing Department to individuals and groups; attends meetings and conferences; participates on committees as assigned.
Performs related responsibilities as required or directed.
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JOB SPECIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION:
Skills and proficiency in the principals, concepts, and techniques of sterile processing. Such proficiency is acquired through completion a surgical tech program or certification in sterile processing with at least 10 years’ experience.
LICENSURE, REGISTRATION, CERTIFICATION:
Current CST certification or Certified Sterile Processing Tech
EXPERIENCE:
- Proficiency in current practices and techniques in sterile processing as acquired through 10 years of experience.
Previous management supervisory experience preferred.
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NONDISCRIMINATION NOTICE STATEMENT
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
