Job Abstract

Position Summary

Supervises the decontamination, sterilization, storage, and limited distribution of patient care supplies and equipment. This includes the development of departmental policies, standard operating procedures, quality standards and workflows.

Essential Functions

• Initiates and maintains positive relationships with patients, customers & co-workers.
• Demonstrates progressive leadership and effective management through building a strong team and supporting a learning culture.
• Allocates resources effectively and manages departmental budget.
• Supervises the decontamination, sterilization, storage, and limited distribution of patient care supplies and equipment. This includes the development of departmental policies, standard operating procedures, quality standards and workflows.
• Supervises the department’s inventory control practices.
• Collects, monitors & maintains departmental statistics to ensure compliance with all accreditation, local, state, and federal regulations.

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.

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent required. Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Work Experience

• 5 years Of successful and progressively responsible experience in inventory management, sterile processing, instrument management, case cart make-up and supervision of employees with demonstrated leadership ability in a medical center are Required

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Knowledge of AORN or AAMI, FDA, OSHA, EPA regulations and guidelines. Preferred
• Operates and is knowledgeable of all equipment in Central Sterile Required
• Processing (case carts, steam & EtO sterilizers, washer/sterilizers, cart washer, sonic cleaner, computer, surgical instruments etc.). Required

Licenses and Certifications

• Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) Required or
• Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician (CSPDT) Required

Physical Demands

• Standing Constantly
• Walking Constantly
• Sitting Rarely
• Lifting Constantly 50 lbs
• Carrying Constantly 50 lbs
• Pushing Constantly 50 lbs
• Pulling Constantly 50 lbs
• Climbing Constantly 50 lbs
• Balancing Constantly
• Stooping Constantly
• Kneeling Constantly
• Crouching Constantly
• Crawling Constantly
• Reaching Constantly
• Handling Constantly
• Grasping Constantly
• Feeling Constantly
• Talking Constantly
• Hearing Frequently
• Repetitive Motions Constantly
• Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination Constantly