Essential Job Functions
Provides leadership and leads the sterile processing staff within the assigned department(s) in the accomplishment of organizational / departmental goals and objectives.
Performs the functions of interviewing, hiring, scheduling, establishing priorities and assigning workloads, orientation / training, performance appraisals, coaching / counseling, disciplinary up to and including discharge as coordinated with the Manager or Director and Human Resources.
Responsible for adhering to established human resource management policies and procedures.
Coordinates and participates in the daily operation activities for the sterile processing unit. Responsible for the direction and development of all sterile processing functions.
Performs duties of the sterile processing tech.
Participates in the development of and assists with implementation of an education plan that addresses individual and departmental needs.
Directs the orientation and training of new staff and provides ongoing education to staff. Creates an environment in which personnel can realize personal growth and development through active participation in departmental decisions, opportunities for professional growth and consistent application of personnel policies.
Plans appropriate staffing practices by maximizing the utilization of resources; forecasts and anticipates the personnel needs of department(s) and productivity standards;
maintains staffing at agreed upon budgetary standards.
- Assists Manager / Director with the development, implementation and maintenance of departmental policies, procedures and practices to ensure quality of care and a safe environment for patient / residents / staff.
- Organizes ongoing communication between Sterile Processing and all customers regarding all aspect of the department(s) Acts to resolve conflicts in a timely manner.
Develops collaborative relationships with customers to enhance quality practice and quality outcomes.
- Participates in both short and long term planning for departmental functions and budgetary processes and fiscal control.
- Maintains competency in all organizational, departmental and outside agency safety standards relevant to job performance and ensures staff adherence to the same.
Monitors and ensures compliance with quality and regulatory standards
Prevents, minimizes and / or corrects risks to patients / residents, families, physicians, and other health care providers.
Investigates unusual occurrences and follows appropriate procedure.
- Utilizes process improvement principles to assess and improve the quality of departmental functions. Develops quality initiatives as appropriate based on, Quality data, employee satisfaction scores, regulatory compliance, and / or other issues identified.
- Acts as a resource for customers.
- Identifies needs and sets goals for own professional growth and development, meets all mandatory system / departmental educational requirements.
Maintains knowledge of current clinical trends and developments as it relates to job scope.
Maintains competency in all organizational, departmental and outside agency environmental, employee or patient safety standards relevant to job performance.
Minimum Qualifications
Education
High School or GED
Experience
- Two (2) years experience in a lead role in sterile processing. Demonstration of progressively more responsible duties and / or previous supervisory experience, preferred
- Demonstrated competency in one or more of the specialty areas (i.e., orthopedics, open / general heart, neurology, urology / OB / GYN or eye / ENT)
Certifications and Licenses
Certification in sterile processing, CRCST (Certified Registered Central Service Technician) through IAHCSMM (International Association of Healthcare Central Service Material Management) or equivalent required (i.
e., Certified Scrub Tech, etc.) At hire
Employee Benefits
Billings Clinic Employees
Billings Clinic is a best place to work because if its people. The collegial atmosphere, teamwork, pride in care, and numerous opportunities to grow both personally and professionally help keep our amazing employees here caring for patients.
State of the art facilities and advanced technology gives the health care professionals the tools to provide advanced health care in a healing environment.
- 2019 Billings Chamber of Commerce Employer of the Year
- 2019 Becker’s 50 Best U.S. Companies to work For
- 2019 Women’s Choice Award for America’s Best Hospitals for Patient Experience
- LivAbility One of the Top 25 Best Places to Live in America
- 2016 Outside Magazine’s America’s Best Town
Employees have the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of each other and our patients, making this a truly meaningful place to work.
The organization also offers employees the opportunity to engage in numerous councils and educational opportunities leading to career growth and involvement in decision making and important initiatives.
Beyond giving great care, employees’ ideas and insights are valued at every level of the organization.
At Billings Clinic, it is important to celebrate milestones and ensure that employees feel valued. Recognitions such as the DAISY or BEE Awards, Years of Service and the employee recognition program give everyone the opportunity to show encouragement toward team members who go the extra mile.
Billings Clinic offers excellent benefits and salaries, education assistance, paid time off, and learning plans for career growth.
The combination of excellent benefits, strength of the organization and meaningful work make Billings Clinic one of the best places to spend a career in health care.
Billings, Montana is a friendly college community located near the magnificent Rocky Mountains with great exciting outdoor recreation just minutes from home.
Billings has great parks, trails, public lands, thriving restaurants, excellent schools, safe neighborhoods, and abundant events and family activities.
Explore some of the Billings Clinic employee benefits
Health
BeWell -An employee wellness program with initiatives and resources around Health, Finance, Personal Growth, and Community.
Programs include free blood screenings, flu shots, biometric screenings, health assessment, incentives such as insurance premium discounts for participation.
Medical -Billings Clinic offers a comprehensive self-insured health plan, including a traditional PPO plan and an HSA plan.
The benefit is available to full or part time employees.
- Pharmacy- Our medical plan includes prescription benefit coverage and prescriptions can be filled at the Atrium Pharmacy on our campus with a mailing service available to employees who reside outside of Billings.
- Dental- Preventive and Comprehensive plans include preventive and major dental services such as fillings, extractions, bridgework, dentures and crowns.
- Vision- A vision plan is available; which covers a routine eye exam and provides an allowance for the purchase of frames, lenses or contact lenses.
- Flexible Spending Accounts- We offer two types of spending accounts : health care and dependent care. Both allow you to pay certain expenses with pre-tax dollars.
- HSA Savings Accounts- We offer an HSA savings accounts and an employer contribution for full time employees.
Short Term Disability / Medical Leave -Billings Clinic provides a short term disability medical plan which provides employees with days to use in the event of an extended illness or injury.
Financial
- Paid Time Off -Billings Clinic recognizes an employee's need to balance work and family life. Billings Clinic provides a paid time off benefit which affords employees the opportunity to have time off with pay.
- Retirement Plans -Billings Clinic provides a defined contribution pension plan and a 403(b) tax deferred savings plan with matching contributions.
These plans offer employees the opportunity to save for their retirement years with a variety of investment options available.
- Flexible Spending Accounts- We offer two types of spending accounts : health care and dependent care. Both allow you to pay certain expenses with pre-tax dollars.
- HSA Savings Accounts- We offer an HSA savings accounts and an employer contribution for full time employees.
Tuition reimbursement and / or assistance programs are available for certain positions.
Employee Crisis Fund -Provides limited financial assistance to Billings Clinic employees who need immediate aid.
Growth & Community
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)- Billings Clinic recognizes that mental well-being is connected to physical health. We offer employees and their eligible dependents, at no cost, four sessions of mental health related services through our confidential EAP program.
- Billings Clinic Parent Network (BCPN) -A unique group to support the employees who also wear the hat of parent . The group meets monthly to discuss the challenges of being a working parent and provides encouragement and support.
- Cafeteria and Commons Café- meal subsidies
- Bicycle-friendly business- Bronze award winner by the League of American Bicyclists
- Tuition reimbursement and / or assistance programs are available for certain positions.
- Leadership training
- Employee recognition programs such as the Bee Award for outstanding team members, Daisy Award for nursing excellence, Great-Catch Award (safety), Years of Service award, YAG awards.
Several employee recognition events throughout the year such as the food truck outdoor event, hot cocoa bar event, etc. to promote fun and employee recognition.
- Free or discounted tickets to local entertainment and sporting events
- Club Billings Clinic offers employees discounts at numerous local businesses and service providers
- Lactation facilities for new mothers.
- 360-degree performance reviews
- Our organization promotes sustainable or green practices.
- Identity Theft Protection and Emergency Travel Assistance
- Business education, continuing education credit assistance
- Formal career development and job advancement programs
- Actively supports community service initiatives, e.g. United Day of Caring, Saturday Live, etc.
- Flexible scheduling and telecommuting options for certain positions to accommodate work / life balance
Casual Fridays"-ability to wear work appropriate jeans to work (for non-clinical employees)
- Workplace facilities to promote exercise
- Promotes walking trails both inside and around the campus