Manager Sterile Processing I Forbes Hospital

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Job Description : 

GENERAL OVERVIEW:

Provides and coordinates administrative and clinical leadership for equipment and instrumentation aspects of patient care for use across multi-disciplinary units within the facility in order to achieve quality patient outcomes. Major responsibilities of this position include evaluating and management program development.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensures hospital compliance with infection control practices with regard to sterilization and storage practices and assures compliance with local, DOH, national, professional and manufacturer's regulations and best practices. (10%)
• Plans, directs and evaluates overall function in the department. Promotes quality, service excellence, competencies and performance improvement initiatives in the department. (40%)
• Identifies and resolves issues affecting the delivery of patient care equipment and instrumentation in the department. (30%)
• Monitors and adheres to annual hospital operating budget. (5%)
• Coordinates preventative maintenance and repair program for instrumentation and equipment for physician satisfaction and quality patient care (5%)
• Responsible for the promotion of staff development through recruitment and retention activities. (5%)
• Acts on behalf of patients and family members to ensure care that is safe and timely and has consideration for values, diversity and human rights. (5%)

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum

• NRCST, CRCST, or Surgical Technician certification required or completion of certification within 1 year
• Five years of experience in an applicable area of expertise. Previous management experience.
• In depth knowledge of sterilization protocols and infection control principles.
• Member of IAHCSMM.
• CPR – American Heart Association.

Preferred

• Master’s Degree
• Educational/teaching background
• Registered Nurse, Associate's or Bachelor's degree
• Surgical technology experience

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