Sterile Processing Department/ Supervisor
Location: Sioux Falls South Dakota
Description: SpecialtyCare is at present recruited Sterile Processing Department/ Supervisor right now, this occupation will be placed in South Dakota. Further informations about this occupation opportunity please read the description below. SpecialtyCare is Your Trusted Career Partner SpecialtyCare is the premier clinical provider in partnering with hospitals and physicians to prov! ide high performance patient care. SpecialtyCare offers opportunity for continuous learning, growth and career advancement. SpecialtyCare believes in local teams that support local hospitals SpecialtyCare understands our Associates desire to advance their careers; we offer opportunities for significant growth SpecialtyCare encourages our associates to utilize our generous annual allowance for Professional Development to attend meetings and conferences SpecialtyCare offers Tuition Assistance to pursue additional job related college education
Job SummarySupervises Central Services Department, interprets policies, procedures, standards and regulations as is appropriate to personnel/nursing and medical staff. Performs duties of the Sterile Processing Technician as necessary. Sterilize instruments, equipment, linen and supplies using various types of autoclaves. Assist in investigation of problem areas or complaints concerning intra-and interdepartmental operation. Load auto! claves in prescribed manner and set controls to specified time! and temperature according to the type of items being sterilized. Complete appropriate documentation records prior to sterilization, read and initials and incubates biologicals. Verifies autoclave graph and sterilizer printout verify that all requirements have been met. Assemble all instrument procedure trays, packs, supply carts following prescribed manner using protocol content lists as a guide, mark items with identifying data and distribute or store in designated areas. Dispense products requested by verbal, written or telephone requisitions for equipment and supplies. Identify and assign priority to emergency requisitions and required supplies and equipment based on knowledge of procedure requested. Disassemble and clean equipment-using detergents, reassemble equipment and operate to test for proper functioning. Disassemble and clean procedure trays and instruments using detergent following the prescribed procedures. Replace lost or damaged instruments as required to c! omplete the tray. Replace lost or damaged instruments as required to complete the tray. Obtain, complete and submit all inter- and intradepartmental forms following the prescribed manner to verify appropriate work assignments. Maintain assigned work areas and equipment in a clean and organized condition to maintain required standards for handling of sterilized, clean materials and equipment. Perform other related duties as required such as examining sterilization/expiration dates, reporting inoperable equipment, making visual inventory inspections to maintain adequate levels of stock and supplies Test effectiveness of autoclaves by assembling and placing culture spore tests and total air removal tests in autoclaves Check all autoclaves for proper working condition and correctly dated graphs. Process patient charges, trace lost or incomplete charges and transferred equipment for accurate charges to the patient. Supports and encourages working a harmonious working relationshi! p within and between departments. Actively supports group decisions. Mo! tivates staff/co-workers in a positive manner. Promotes an environment for interdisciplinary team approach to achieve mission/goals of the hospital and Company. Ensures all Company policy and procedures are followed. Exercises independent judgment in coordinating CS with operating room functions and nursing unit/area functions and other user departments in order to provide services promptly and efficiently. May perform other work related duties as assigned. Requirements One to 2 years supervisory experience preferred and/or related experience. Previous related medical experience or completion of related medical/science college level courses, certificate or degree is preferred. High school diploma or equivalent required. Must maintain a current registration as a CRCST. Must have a thorough knowledge aseptic technique, sterilization techniques, infection control requirements, and a basic knowledge of medical/surgical procedure and terminology.SpecialtyCare is an Equal Opportu! nity and Affirmative Action EmployerEmployment with SpecialtyCare is at-will
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This occupation starts available on: Fri, 26 Apr 2013 09:44:11 GMT