To plan, prepare, coordinate and supervise the sterile instrument processing functions and activities for Central Sterile Processing Department.
- Directs the daily supervision of all shift work (receiving, decontamination, cleaning, assembly, sterilization and distribution of surgical or procedural instruments and packs).
- Schedules staff assignments on a daily basis. Assists the CSPD manager with monthly staff schedule.
- Assures adherence to all quality systems, checks and measures.
- Assists the manager with all hiring, evaluation, counseling and termination of staff.
- Communicates in a professional manner both verbally and in writing to all hospital staff and company employees.
- Maintains safety standards to assure compliance with University, state and federal codes or regulations.
- Responsible for employee productivity, employee presence in the workplace, and employee adherence to break times.
- Provide disciplinary action in accordance with applicable policies and collective bargaining agreements in consultation with the CSPD Manager and Human Resources.
- Accurately maintains and approves employee time keeping systems and records in accordance with institutional requirements and applicable policies and regulations.
- Supervises staff in compliance with applicable collective bargaining agreements, University policies, and departmental procedures.
- Coordinates workflow and services between departments.
- Assists in the resolution of operating problems.
- Integrates ethical principles, professional standards, and evidence-based practice in all aspects of practice.
- Participates in committees, task forces, projects, and other meetings.
- Assists with conducting competency assessments and maintaining educational and/or clinical files appropriate to role.
- Leads and participates in in-services and educational offerings.
- Promotes a safe and healthy work environment.
- Understands and facilitates the initiation and adoption of change and Lean principles.
- Demonstrates flexibility and maintains confidentiality.
- Monitors and maintains sterilization documentation.
- Assures parameters of sterilization are met and instruments are safe for use.
- Initiates sterilizer load recall as indicated and completes all safety reporting documentation.
- Assures that all equipment is properly maintained, and testing is properly documented.
- Conducts quality assurance audits and assists with preparation of departmental reports.
- Monitor and maintain department inventory and supplies.
- Collaborate with and act as a liaison with other departments to support and facilitate safe and effective patient care.
- Provide consultation, support, assistance.
- Networking/information gathering.
- Perform other tasks as assigned.
- Current certification through CBSPD or HSPA
- HS Diploma or equivalent
- A minimum of three years of experience in sterile processing
- Extensive knowledge of OR and clinical instrumentation
- Demonstrated competency in Excel, Word and Outlook
- Ability to demonstrate University of Michigan Health Care customer service standards and behaviors.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills to clearly express ideas and techniques.
- Creative thinking; analytical, problem solving and independent decision-making abilities; self-direction; theoretical knowledge and skill in instrument processing and sterilization systems.
- Organized, self-motivated, good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Dynamic and energetic.
- Strong operational and clinical skills in Central Processing.
- 1-2 years supervisory experience
- Demonstrated competency in instrument tracking software systems
- Associate degree or higher
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What Benefits Can You Look Forward to?
- Comprehensive benefits plan options, with excellent medical, dental and vision coverage effective on your very first day
- Generous 2-to-1 Employer Match on retirement savings and immediate vesting
- Paid Time Off
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Health Savings Accounts / Flexible Spending Accounts
- Health and Wellness incentives
- Work-Life Programs - to strengthen a workplace culture that supports personal and family life, including child care, elder care, lactation resources, and flexible work arrangements
- Free access to LinkedIn Learning which offers more than 20,000 high quality, on-demand courses available at any time
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Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.
Monday - Friday from 10pm-6:30am. There will be on call coverage for weekend hours.
Reports to Manager and/or Director or Senior Director for Enterprise Disinfection & Sterilization Services.This description is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty that will be required of positions that will be given this title and shall not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under this supervision. The use of a particular expression or illustration describing duties shall not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of a similar kind or level of difficulty.
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