Summary
Provides leadership for the Sterile Processing Department and all facets of sterile processing and perioperative supply chain functions.
Initiates and completes operational plans that ensure quality while utilizing available resources efficiently.
Responsibilities
- Managing the decontamination, assembly and sterilization of surgical instrumentation processes.
- Assures that appropriate practices and methods are maintained according to manufacturer recommendations, departmental policies, and in compliance with standards set by regulatory agencies and professional associations.
- Oversees instrument inventory workflow, maintains the effective use of associated technology / computer systems for instruments, tracking and reporting.
- Manages employee utilization, productivity, competence, and morale.
- Maintains quality control systems, including appropriate documentation.
- Ensures staffing is appropriate by monitoring FTE budget numbers.
Qualifications
Education
Required : Associates Degree in related field or equivalent experience.
Preferred : Bachelor’s Degree
Experience
Required : 1 year management experience. 3 years progressive work-related experience in sterile processing or surgical services.
Preferred : 3 years in a leadership role. Able to demonstrate an advanced knowledge of instrumentation. Demonstrated prior experience working with an instrument tracking systems.
CST or Operating Room RN Experience.
Certifications
Required : BLS required. IAHCSMM or CBSPD Certified.
LI-AT1
Tenet complies with federal, state, and / or local laws regarding mandatory vaccination of its workforce. If you are offered this position and must be vaccinated under any applicable law, you will be required to show proof of full vaccination or obtain an approval of a religious or medical exemption prior to your start date.
If you receive an exemption from the vaccination requirement, you will be required to submit to regular testing in accordance with the law.
Managing the decontamination, assembly, and sterilization of surgical instrumentation processes. Assures that appropriate practices and methods are maintained according to manufacturer recommendations, departmental policies, and in compliance with standards set by regulatory agencies and professional associations.
Oversees instrument inventory workflow, maintains the effective use of associated technology / computer systems for instruments, tracking and reporting.
Manages employee utilization, productivity, competence, and morale. Maintains quality control systems, including appropriate documentation.
Ensures staffing is appropriate by monitoring FTE budget numbers.
Education :
Required : Associate degree in related field or equivalent experience.
Preferred : Bachelor's degree.
Experience :
Required : 1 year management experience. 3 years progressive work-related experience in sterile processing or surgical services.
Preferred : 3 years in a leadership role. Able to demonstrate an advanced knowledge of instrumentation. Demonstrated prior experience working with instrument tracking systems.
CST or operating room RN experience.
Certifications :
Required : IAHCSMM or CBSPD certified.
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