Ensures that the standards of operation of the department are in compliance with the standards set by regulatory agencies, such as the state Department of Health, TJC, and others. Works with Safety office to conform to AQMD requirements for review and analysis. Maintains records with regulatory agencies and institutional procedures as well as departmental procedures.
Directs overall activities to include Human Resources standards and assists leadership with budget expense control.
Assists in providing a comprehensive departmental orientation to all new hires. Assesses learning needs of staff and collaborates with the SPD Educator to develop training programs on an ongoing basis.
Develops and implements departmental performance improvement activities and encourages ongoing staff participation.
Establishes internal inventory levels and maintains levels in accordance with set standards and in coordination with user departments; establishes par level stocks and monitors them for proper utilization.
Maintains continued education in the field of Central Service operations and equipment through education, literature and seminars. Provides instructions and in-service in new products, procedures and equipment in a manner that will identify and prevent resource loss.
Develops and maintains a good working relationship with surgery and all internal customers.
In collaboration with Central Issues, Financial Control, Clinical Engineering, establishes a preventative maintenance program and QC for patient equipment and assists in maintaining adequate inventory of patient equipment to meet hospital use requirements.
Maintains documentation of all aspects of care performed within the scope of Sterile processing and regulated record maintenance.
Participates as an active member of hospital committees as assigned.
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Qualifications
Requirements
Education and Certifications
High School Diploma or GED required.
Associate Degree/College Diploma preferred.
Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) required.
Experience
A minimum of 5 years demonstrated supervisory experience in Sterile Processing or Perioperative with proficiency in the maintenance, ordering and upkeep of sophisticated, and delicate equipment and instrumentation.
