JOB DESCRIPTION & QUALIFICATIONS

Description

Essential Functions

Directly oversees staff members, and is responsible for ensuring their work output is satisfactory and their concerns are resolved.

Is responsible for all hiring and related personnel decisions, completing routine performance review evaluations, training, scheduling, team development and the like.

• Manages the decontamination, sterilization, storage, and limited distribution of patient care supplies and equipment for entity operations regarding Sterile Processing.
• Establishes related policy / procedure according to industry regulations.
• Manages the department’s inventory control practices and allocates resources effectively.
• Responsible for developing and managing sizable budget.
• Monitors, updates and in-services department personnel on CSIQ system.
• Educates nursing and clinical personnel on cleaning, packaging and sterilization of re-usable instrumentation and patient care equipment.

Required For All Jobs

• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.
• For specific duties and responsibilities, refer to documentation provided by the department during orientation.
• Must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients. Annual training, the UH Code of Conduct and UH policies and procedures are in place to address appropriate use of PHI in the workplace.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• In lieu of Bachelor’s Degree, must have 8 years’ experience in related field, including their previous Supervisory experience.

Work Experience

• 5 years of successful and progressive experience in inventory management, sterile processing, instrument management, and / or case cart make-up Required and
• Supervisory experience with demonstrated leadership ability Required

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Detail-oriented and organized, with good analytical and problem solving ability. Required
• Notable client service, communication, presentation and relationship building skills. Required
• Ability to function independently and as a team player in a fast-paced environment. Required
• Must have strong written and verbal communication skills Required
• Demonstrated ability to use PCs, Microsoft Office suite, and general office equipment (., printers, copy machine, FAX machine, . Required
• Must have working knowledge of all equipment in Central Sterile Processing (. case carts, steam & ETO sterilizers, washer / sterilizers, cart washer, sonic cleaner, computer, surgical instruments . Required

Additional Licenses and Certifications

• Must possess at least one (1) of the following certifications through HSPA or CBSPD Required and
• Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Tech (CSPDT) Required and
• Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) Required

Physical Demands

• Standing Occasionally
• Walking Occasionally
• Sitting Constantly
• Lifting Rarely 20 lbs
• Carrying Rarely 20 lbs
• Pushing Rarely 20 lbs
• Pulling Rarely 20 lbs
• Climbing Rarely 20 lbs
• Balancing Rarely
• Stooping Rarely
• Kneeling Rarely
• Crouching Rarely
• Crawling Rarely
• Reaching Rarely
• Handling Occasionally
• Grasping Occasionally
• Feeling Rarely
• Talking Constantly
• Hearing Constantly
• Repetitive Motions Frequently
• Eye / Hand / Foot Coordination Frequently

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LOCATION

UH Ahuja Medical Center

Providing the Beachwood community access to high-quality, personalized health care.

Last updated : 2024-06-22