All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:
-Paid Days Off from Day One
-Student Loan Repayment Program
-Career Development
-Whole Person Wellbeing Resources
Our promise to you:
Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.
Schedule:Full Time
Shift: Days
Location: 7050 Gall Boulevard Zephyrhills, Florida 33541
The community you’ll be caring for: AdventHealth Zephyrhills
·America's 250 Best Hospital's Award (2021) (Healthgrades)
·Life style activities and community growth
·Close proximity to many of Florida’s finest beaches
·An abundance of family attractions (Orlando & Tampa theme parks)
·Access to arts, culture and music
·Premium shopping outlets
The role you’ll contribute:
The Director ofCentral Sterile Processing is responsible for personnel, financial and operational activities forthe Sterile Processing Depatment.This role is accountable for the implementation of standardized services,policy and procedure compliance and the overall safe management and delivery of instrumentation and equipment to clinical departments on campus. Provides support and guidance to surgical services department Superviors to improve quality across multiple departments within a single campus.Responsible for staffing standards, resource needs, and compliance with clinical and regulatory standards. Plans, organizes and manages all activities involved in the acquisition, decontamination, storage, sterilization and issuance of surgical and other related supplies, materials and equipment utilized in providing patient care. Actively participates in outstanding customer service and accepts responsibility in maintaining relationships that are equally respectful to all.
The value you’ll bring to the team:
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
·Provides supervision, oversight and guidance to the sterile processing department within the assigned AdventHealth campus. Collaborates with campus sterile processing leaders and Surgery Leadership to ensure safe and adequate staffing patterns to complete sterile processing work according to guidelines.
·Rounds in sterile processing departments within the campus on a regular basis to ensure adherence to standards and to assess environment and process work flow.
·Serve on intra- and inter-departmental committees related to sterile processing and infection prevention.
·Maintain sterilization, safety and security standards, policies and procedures for Sterile Processing to ensure compliance with AAMI, AORN, OSHA, CDC, EPA, FDA, Regulatory bodies, and state and local regulations.
·Collaborates with Surgery leadership to ensure immediate use steam sterilization (IUSS) rates remain at or below 1%. Makes recommendations for instrument purchases to manage use of IUSS.
·Performs routine audits to ensure instrumentation is processed according to manufacturer guidelines. Takes immediate corrective action if gaps in the process are noted.
·Establish and maintain liaison with Operating Room associates, physicians, surgeons, nurses and other professional associates to provide consultation on product specifications and to advise availability of materials for specific patient care and/or treatment procedures.
·Maintain liaison with representatives of local, regional and national sterile processing providers as well as regulatory agencies to establish a resource for current trends and regulations within the service.
·Provide consultation to supervisors in resolution of complex administrative issues. Provide leadership and oversight to supervisors, coordinators and technicians to ensure high level of customer satisfaction and fiscal responsibilities. Serves as a resource to the surgical services team and healthcare facility systems committees, regarding sterilization process, procedures and assists in changes as needed.
·Ensure appropriate allocation of personnel to meet staffing and scheduling needs: assists department leaders in resolving associate relation issues.
·Participates in corporate supply chain activities.
·Coordinates capital budget in collaboration with the AVP & Director of Surgical Services
·Collaborates with OR Charge RN/ Manager/ Educator/for training on new devices/ equipment, and/or new products.
·Proactively support a culture of safety and quality.
·Listen respectfully and avoid defensiveness in verbal and non-verbal communication. Exhibit willingness to assist co-workers.
Qualifications
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIRED:
·Strong organization skills
·Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
·Effective oral and written communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex information in understandable terms to all levels of staff
·Effective computer skills, particularly Microsoft Office Outlook, Word, Excel
·Ability to include evidence-based practice standards for care delivery in their area of specialty.
·Organizational knowledge of all regulatory and professional standards that effect the operations in sterile processing
·Ability to introduce change and implement new programs and strategies
·Knowledge or experience with computerized instrument tracking system.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
·10 years proven sterile processing leadership experience in a hospital setting upon hire
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE PREFERRED:
·Bachelor’s degree in health care administration, business, or nursing or related field
LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION OR REGISTRATION REQUIRED:
·Central Service Tech Certification from HSPA (Healthcare Sterile Processing Association) or Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD) or or the American Society of Healthcare Central Service Professionals (ASHCSP) upon hire
LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION OR REGISTRATION PREFERRED:
This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances. The salary range reflects the anticipated base pay range for this position. Individual compensation is determined based on skills, experience and other relevant factors within this pay range. The minimums and maximums for each position may vary based on geographical location.
At AdventHealth, Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ is our mission. It calls us to be His hands and feet in helping people feel whole. Our story is one of hope — one that strives to heal and restore the body, mind and spirit. Our more than 80,000 skilled and compassionate caregivers in hospitals, physician practices, outpatient clinics, urgent care centers, skilled nursing facilities, home health agencies and hospice centers are committed to providing individualized, wholistic care.