High Level Disinfection Support Specialist

Position Highlights:

• Position: High Level Disinfection & Sterilization (HLDS) Support Specialist, Sterile Processing Department
• Location: Home base-Skokie Hospital
• Full Time/Part Time: Full Time (40 hours per week)
• Hours: 12:30pm-8:00pm Monday through Friday
• Required Travel: Must be willing to travel to other sites as needed (Highland Park, Glenview, Evanston, Skokie, Northwest Community Hospital)
• Bonus: 5K Sign On

A Brief Overview:
◊ The HLDS Support Specialist:
◊ Supports and manages the business / operational needs of identified areas with High Level Disinfection / Sterilization (HLDS).
◊ Provides support in the development of reports that provide a trend analysis in the areas of: budgets, statistics, capital requests, patient satisfaction surveys and strategic plans.
◊ Works with SPD Leadership to develop, interact, and apply department, division and corporate policies, develop and manage processes/policies associated statistical action plans and outcomes of strategic business plans.
◊ Performs all financial reconciliation and variance analysis as well as proformas required for strategic plans.
◊ Reports directly to Manager, HLDS Operations
◊ Works directly with SPD Leadership team to accomplish goals.
◊ Works collaboratively with the SPD and Perioperative Services leadership team
◊ Compliance with overall strategic plans, financial reconciliation, variance analysis.
What you will do:

• Identifies problems, recommends changes, and brings solutions to the attention of the Managers and Director of Sterile Processing on issues relating to service, staffing, operations, and expansion.
• Coordinates and analyzes various sources of information and data for decision-making purposes.
• Coordinates new equipment requests and audits the manufacturer Instructions for Use (IFU)
• Develops and implements tactical plans for operations improvement and / or departmental growth.
• Completes special projects as assigned.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
• Assures availability and integrity of technological and biomedical devices.
• Knowledge of relevant software applications and able to maximize effectiveness.
• Knowledge of technical Northshore University HealthSystemancements available to improve accuracy and efficiency.
• Monitors and analyzes staffing and resource utilization.
• Collaborates with Sr. Director of Nursing to develop / implement and follow up on action plans for fiscal management.
• Provides education and in-services as needed to ensure adequate and clear understanding of financial status for leadership team.
• Provides analysis of reported data and recommendations for improvement.
• Works collaboratively with key contacts in individual work units.
• Maintains departmental records, staffing and personnel files.
• Performs regular audits in all areas that perform components of HLDS
• Runs reports on quality and compliance - regularly assists with HLDS Tracers
• Coordinates logistics for support services related to HLDS (vendors, staff, etc)
• Analyzes interdepartmental and intradepartmental coordination.
• Facilitates all JCAHO and IDPH regulatory survey and response activities as directed.
• Assures appropriateness and integrity, as well as preventive maintenance, of equipment devices and furniture to patient and family needs.
• Maintains environment of care compliance in all assigned areas.
• Serves on committees and task forces as assigned.
• Participates in staff meetings as necessary.
• Participates in manager and supervisor meetings as needed.
• Imports data from operating systems in spreadsheets. Manipulates data to provide analysis and recommendation for statistical trends.
• Performs periodic and scheduled report analysis for departmental activities. Maintains database on an ongoing basis.
• Prepares summaries of department compliance and monitors quality performance for HLDS.
• Oversees and reconciles charge capture process.

What you will need:

• High School Required
• Bachelors Degree Preferred
• Two to five years related experience in healthcare sterile processing (or procedural area) environment.
• Experience in project management and staff education.
• Must have computer skills and experience with Excel, Word, Powerpoint and Excel applications.
• Intimate knowledge of Sterile Processing policies and industry (AORN, AAMI, IAHSCMM, etc) best practices.
• Required

Benefits:

• Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development
• Various Medical, Dental, and Vision options, including Domestic Partner Coverage
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Free Parking at designated locations
• Wellness Program Savings Plan
• Health Savings Account Options
• Retirement Options with Company Match
• Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay
• Community Involvement Opportunities