Leader - Surgical Reprocessing Technician

Duties:
General Summary: Accountability for leading, managing, developing, supervising, and evaluating all aspects of the Materials Management Department which includes: ensures compliance of the departmental policies and procedures; assisting in interviewing, hiring, training, evaluation and disciplining of personnel in the department. Manages and collaborates relationships with Surgical Services leadership members, physicians, for the care of responsible equipment and disposables. Facilitates empowerment of staff in the implementation of creative and innovative materials, delivery models and stimulates a collaborative multidisciplinary team approach in the continuous improvement of patient care services.

People
1. Supervises the methods used to clean, inspect, assembles and packages all  surgical products used to support the physicians and nurses in the inpatient and  outpatient departments, the Operating Room, Emergency Room, Delivery Room  and satellites.
2. Supplies the needs of the Operating Suites and Delivery Rooms by properly  maintaining a par inventory in each and the assembly of procedure specific case  carts.
3. Without supervision is able to prepare instrument trays and individual items for use  by the operating room.
4. Is able to document and monitor steam and gas sterilizers and aerators, prepares  mechanically and manually decontaminates all surgical instrumentation.

Service
1. Supervises, counts, disinfects and assembles surgical trays and related supplies for  inpatient and outpatient departments, Emergency Room, Operating Room and  Delivery Room.
2. Inspects folds, assembles and wraps all surgical supplies and equipment for the  Emergency Room, Operating Room and Delivery Room.
3. Assembles case carts, cleans and inspects surgical instruments for damage,  workability, cleanliness and completeness.
4.  Supervises receiving and stores unsterile and sterile supplies, distributes such  supplies to appropriate Operating Rooms maintaining par inventories.
5. Monitors dated sterile supplies and medications to insure that outdated supplies are  removed for reprocessing or disposal.
6. Responsible for filling requisitions and running stat requests to the inpatient and  outpatient departments, Emergency Room, Operating Room, Delivery Room and  satellites.
7. Cleans and inspects pressure transducers for damage, cleanliness and  completeness.  Responsible for the assembly of procedure specific case carts for  the Operating Room and the Delivery Room.
8. Takes inventories of all components of reprocessing trays in an effort to find missing  surgical instruments and not returned room a closed surgical case.
9. Performs inventories using the par level method for determining user needs and to  revise par levels.
10. Responsible for the scheduling of Materials area staff
11. Has knowledge and skill to:
a. Prepare items for sterilization by double wrapping or placing in heat sealed  pouches.  Completes necessary sterilization records, monitor aerators and gas  and steam sterilizers for proper function.  Returns sterile items to ready shelves.  Check shelves for outdated items requiring re-sterilization.
b. Transfer instrument trays and basins from the washer/sterilizer conveyer to the  next staging area.  Spreads sorts and reassembles all instrument trays and  single packaged items.  Inspects instruments and removes all damaged  instruments for repair.  Replaces all missing implants, drill bits, blades, k-wires,  etc. into orthopedic instrument and implant trays.  Verifies instrument counts. 
Must frequently prepare tray/trays at a moments notice.
12. Maintains a clean and orderly work environment, participates in quality management  teams.  Performs all other related duties as required.

Skills:
Quality and Safety
1. In conjunction with the leadership team, provides and an environment of safety and patient care that is effective, patient centered, timely efficient, and equitable.
2. Assists leadership in the development, implementation, evaluation, and improvement of policies and procedures that assure professional and clinical excellence and regulatory compliance in the provision of quality care to patients.
3. Participates in gathering and utilization of appropriate data in order to monitor unit operations and with management team makes recommendations for the development of action plans for identified areas of improvement.
4. Assists with the management and implementation of ongoing evaluation processes to assure compliance with regulatory agency standards and an environment of safety.
5. Manages and ensures documented compliance with educational and regulatory compliance measures.

Growth
1. Successfully completes department and hospital orientation process.
2. Competence maintained during evaluation year to include department standards, objectives, in-service and continuing education.
3. Competence assessed during the evaluation year through the performance appraisal process.
4. Completes all mandatory hospital competencies related to Infection Control, Patient Safety, etc.
5. Provides on-going feedback and evaluation of team members and participates in 120-day and annual evaluations at the discretion of the M/UD.
6. Identifies, develops, and completes a plan for personal and professional growth that includes goals, education, increasing responsibility, and exposure to identified learning opportunities as mutually identified by the M/UD.

Research and Education
1. Supports and mentors new staff
2. Identifies ongoing personal educational needs
3. Supports on-going research by directing necessary resources, education and facilitation in the assigned area.
4. Completes specific on-going leadership development opportunities both within and outside of the The Company.

Community
1. Represents Henry Ford Hospital and Department at all appropriate local, state, and national professional meetings.
2. Participates in community activities and/or professional organizations.
3. Represents The Company by promoting an atmosphere of care, concern, pride and respect to internal and external customers.
4. Maintains awareness of personal actions and activities and the impact on the image of nursing and The Company.

Finance
1. Assists management with the development and implementation of operational and capital budgets.
2. Assists the M/UD with investigation, action plan and resolution of budgetary variance reporting.
3. Maintains awareness and responsibility for divisional and global budgets and resource allocations for safe and optimal patient care.
4. Facilitation of cost effective initiatives.

Education:
Education/Experience Required: High School Diploma. Completion of a medical terminology course is helpful. Central Service Certification and one year experience in a Central Service environment. Visual ability is required when inspecting instruments, reading requisitions and instrument checklists. Must be able to work in harmony with other people and under stressful conditions.

Must meet or exceed core customer service responsibilities, standards and behaviors as outlined in the The Company Customer Service Policy and summarized below: Communication Ownership Understanding Motivation Sensitivity Excellence Teamwork Respect Must practice the customer skills as provided through on-going training and in-services. Must possess the following personal qualities: Be self-directed Be flexible and committed to the team concept Demonstrate teamwork, initiative and willingness to learn Be open to new learning experiences Accepts and respects diversity without judgment Demonstrates customer service values. 

Physical Demands/Working Conditions:
Extensive walking and standing is a requirement of this position.  Must be able to work  in a flexible and changing environment.  Must be able to lift up to 35 pounds and push  loaded heavy carts for long distances.  May be exposed to noisy equipment, aerosols,  chemical detergents, needles, blades, sharp instruments, body fluids and tissues,  ethylene oxide and its effects, wet floors, steam and a hot and humid environment. 

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