Primary City/State:
John C Lincoln - 250 E Dunlap Ave Phoenix, AZ 85020
Category:
Healthcare Support
Shift:
Evening
Department:
OR Central Sterile
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At HonorHealth, you’ll find something special. From humble beginnings in 1927 to one of Arizona’s largest nonprofit healthcare systems, our culture is built on warmth and neighborly kindness. Behind every smile is a highly skilled professional with deep expertise and an unwavering dedication to what matters most — caring for the health and well-being of people and communities across the greater Phoenix area.
Responsibilities:
JOB SUMMARY
This position provides first line supervision of staff in the performance of their assigned duties in the Sterile Processing Department. Ensures that sterile supplies and equipment are delivered to the Patient Care areas as needed. Leads the CSPD team in contamination, preparation and sterilization and delivery of instrument trays to surgical suites, in an efficient, compliant and timely manner. Develops and maintains a Quality Assurance Plan with infrastructure supportive of adherence to Plan. May serve as CSPD representative at facility and network meetings. Serves as liaison between surgeons, vendors, CSPD and OR teams and leaders. Responsible for effective communication to all stakeholders. Develops and maintains collaborative relationships with other teams, peers and leaders. Create a culture where risk is recognized and mitigated in a timely manner.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Supervises personnel assigned to the section. Plans, establishes, and revises work assignments and schedules. Interviews, selects, and hires personnel. Completes changes in classification, salary action, promotion, demotion, transfer, and termination. Administers performance evaluation in collaboration with the Manager. Administers staff disciplinary process through termination. Verifies staff clinical competency and certifications. Reviews and approves time and attendance records. Engages team to perform at the highest standard.
- Monitors processes, ensures regulatory compliance and adherence to best practice/standards (AAMI, IAHCSMM), along with tray accuracy, timeliness and delivery to surgical areas. Actively participates, leads and/or collaborates around Quality, Infection Prevention and Improvement efforts focused on patient safety and efficiencies. Creates infrastructure supportive of adherence to infection prevention guidelines.
- Participates actively in development of and adherence to annual departmental budget. Provides input on departmental capital equipment considerations and prioritization.
- Serves as a CSPD resource for the facility and network.
- Performs other duties as assigned
EDUCATION
- High School Diploma in or GED Required
- Bachelors in Preferred
EXPERIENCE
- 3 years Tech experience (CSPD or Surgical Technologist) Required
- 2 years Supervisor/Coordinator experience Preferred
- 5 years Tech experience (CSPD or Surgical Technologist) Preferred
LICENSE AND CERTIFICATIONS
- Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) - Certification Other or Certified Instrument Specialist (CIS) 1 Year Required
- Advanced Leadership Training Certification - Certification Other Certified Health Leadership or equivalent Preferred
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