Coordinator - Sterile Processing (Full Time, Day/Evenings)
Location: Lincoln Nebraska
Description: Saint Francis Medical Center is looking of Coordinator - Sterile Processing (Full Time, Day/Evenings) right now, this position will be placed in Nebraska. For detail informations about this position opportunity please give attention to these descriptions. Job Summary:
The Processing Team Coordinator works under the Director of Surgical Services. The ! Processing Department coincides with the Medical Center’s mission in serving patients by providing necessary supplies, equipment and services. The principle objective is to coordinate and maintain a smooth and efficient work flow in support for all customers requiring collection, processing, distribution and/or sterilization of materials.
ATTENTION:
Completion of both application and
the Gallup Support Interview
are required to be considered an applicant for this position.
The interview can be found on web site
https://gx.gallup.com/healthcaresupportinsight.gx?LOCATION=1999
or located under step # 2 on the employment page of our website (
www.saintelizabethonline.com
) under “Applying at Saint Elizabethâ€.
Essential Duties:
Planning:
Provides assistance to plan, implement and coordinate short and long term goals plus assist with the development of budgetary! and staffing guidelines for the Processing Department.
Sets short and long term goals consistent with the department and hospital objectives and in line with SERMC strategic plan. Monitors and revises as necessary.
Works with the Director of Surgical Services and Surgical Services Business Leader to prepare and monitor operational and capital budgets for the department.
Organization:
Coordinates and supervises the operation of the daily activities which support the daily surgery schedule in collaboration with interdepartmental team members.
Assumes daily responsibility to obtain, coordinate and monitor utilization of personnel and supplies (includes monitoring ill time).
Assists and demonstrates leadership to staff to ensure that departmental and the Medical Center's short and long term goals/objectives are accomplished.
Acts as a resource person for problems in the Processing Dep! artment.
Works to maintain a positive team relationship with co-workers.
Monitors Report Express for Processing Department associates.
Will review direct, indirect and non-productive time to justify staff hours in relationship to the departmental activity, in collaboration with the Business Leader.
Plans agenda for departmental meetings. Posts minutes.
Accepts projects as assigned by the Director of Surgical Services; directs area activities during absence of the Director as requested or required.
Develops Staff:
Organize, develop, implement and modify schedule planning in conjunction with the Director of Surgical Services to develop staff members.
Collaborates with the Education Leader to identify and/or facilitate staff orientation and education as they relate to schedule planning and administration.
Contribute to development of Performance Improvement standards for implementation and maint! enance of ongoing program.
Is knowledgeable and demonstrates u! nderstanding of unit standards, policies and procedures and relates them appropriately to personnel.
Review and recommend policy/procedure revisions and staffing changes necessary for delivery of quality services to ancillary departments. Remain in compliance with regulatory agencies.
Monitors and supports staff attendance and participation at mandatory in-service education.
Completes skills validations annually.
Communication:
Demonstrates positive interpersonal relations with all constituencies and cooperates harmoniously with others in the accomplishments of departmental goals in meeting the needs of quality patient care.
Communicates with staff and ancillary departments to define and resolve specific problem areas and ensure continuity of services.
Communicates department needs to all necessary personnel.
Demonstrates ability to work effectively with others and promote good interpersonal rapport a! mong others.
Leadership:
Demonstrates commitment to developing the Processing Department by acting as a positive role model for staff.
Participate actively in departmental meetings and committees to promote professional practice and problem solving; generates ideas and promotes change.
Attend in-service programs and seminars to enhance knowledge of schedule management and department specific issues.
Manages and utilizes time effectively.
Coordinates interview process or implementation of work improvement plans in collaboration with the Director of Surgical Services.
Assists in the development or monitoring of all regulatory agency guidelines (includes but not limited to JCAHO and OSHA). Ensures safe work habits, compliance with safety rules and regulations as well as adheres to safety policies and procedures.
Prepares, coordinates and assists in completing yearly staff evaluations as well as works wit! h the Director of Surgical Services to counsel and work with staff rega! rding personnel issues.
Uses a systematic coordinated process for problem solving and decision making to bring problems to successful resolution.
Uses sensitivity, awareness, and observatory powers to recognize potential problems and acts positively to resolve.
Demonstrates ability to effectively resolve conflicts.
Helps create an environment conducive to positive morale.
Demonstrates willingness to share talents, ideas and time for special projects beyond the scope of the regular work routine.
Understands limitations of self and seeks council and advice when expertise is not yet fully developed in a particular arena.
Duties Specific to Processing Team Coordinator:
Completes a report monthly summarizing quality programs.
Coordinates all departmental activities:
Sorting, racking, washing, assembly and sterilization of instruments.
Preparing case carts and specialty carts fo! r Surgery.
Disinfecting chemically all patient care equipment.
Receiving, storing and rotating supplies.
Distributing supplies and instruments.
Maintaining adequate inventory level of supplies, instruments and equipment.
Disposing of infectious waste.
Provides on-the-job training for all associates. Assures that staff are educated and knowledgeable in hazard communication, right-to-know regulations, principles of infection control, chemical disinfection, sanitation, packaging and sterilization techniques, inventory management, processing of instruments and all department policies and procedures. Assists the Director of Surgical Services in maintaining on-the-job training records for all associates.
Staffs department with adequately trained associates daily and works in the department during associate shortages.
Monitors equipment in the case cart, sterile processing, soil processing and Surgery soil hol! ds to assure proper functioning.
Works closely with Material S! ervices team to provide and maintain smooth flow of materials and services. Informs the Director of Surgical Services of any anticipated projects or programs that will affect material cost.
Provides input to the Director of Surgical Services for annual goals and objectives.
A complete job description is available in Human Resources.
Qualifications
Education:
High school graduate.
Completion of Central Service Technician or Nursing program preferred.
Experience:
Two years experience in Processing or Surgery desired.
One year management experience preferred.
Excellent communication skills are necessary because of constant communication with associates, management, administration and manufacturers/vendors.
Requires basic computer skills or must be able to complete appropriate training within six months.
Must be organized and able to meet deadlines.
Licens! e/Certification:
None
Additional Responsibilities:
Demonstrates a commitment to service, organization values and professionalism through appropriate conduct and demeanor at all times
Adheres to and exhibits our core values:
Reverence:
Having a profound spirit of awe and respect for all creation, shaping relationships to self, to one another and to God and acknowledging that we hold in trust all that has been given to us.
Integrity:
Moral wholeness, soundness, uprightness, honesty and sincerity as a basis of trustworthiness.
Compassion:
Feeling with others, being one with others in their sorrows and joys, rooted in the sense of solidarity as members of the human community.
Excellence:
Outstanding achievement, merit, virtue; continually surpassing standards to achieve/maintain quality.
Maintains confidentiality and protects sensitive data at all time! s
Adheres to organizational and department specific safety sta! ndards and guidelines
Works collaboratively and supports efforts of team members
Demonstrates exceptional customer service and interacts effectively with physicians, patients, residents, visitors, staff and the broader health care community
Catholic Health Initiatives and its organizations are Equal Opportunity Employers
Job
Materials Management/Supply Chain
Primary Location
NE-Lincoln-Saint Elizabeth Reg Med Ctr
Shift
Day/Evening
Scheduled Hours per 2-week Pay Period
80
Weekends Required
Occasional
Status
Full Time
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If you were eligible to this position, please email us your resume, with salary requirements and a resume to Saint Francis Medical Center.
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This position starts available on: Thu, 29 Aug 2013 17:21:09 GMT
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