Supervisor Central Sterile

Description

Introduction

Last year our HCA Healthcare colleagues invested over 156,000 hours volunteering in our communities. As a(an) Supervisor Central Sterile with Las Palmas Medical Center you can be a part of an organization that is devoted to giving back!

Benefits

Las Palmas Medical Center, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
  
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
  
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
  
• Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
  
• Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
  
• Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
  
• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
  
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
  
• Colleague recognition program
  
• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
  
• Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.

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Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Would you like to unlock your potential with a leading healthcare provider dedicated to the growth and development of our colleagues? Join the Las Palmas Medical Center family! We will give you the tools and resources you need to succeed in our organization. We are looking for an enthusiastic Supervisor Central Sterile to help us reach our goals. Unlock your potential!

Job Summary and Qualifications

POSITION SUMMARY: Under the general supervision of the Director, the manager assumes responsibility for direction and coordination of all functions in the unit. IN collaboration with other members of the management team, this individual is responsible for the ongoing assessment of the quality and quantity of services performed by the Sterile Processing Department. Manager advises senior management regarding the status of the quality improvement processes in the department. The individual anticipates and estimates future needs of the unit to promote and improve quality of services provided to Surgery, Cath Lab, Emergency Room, FMS, Wound Care, nursing units and any other area needed. Collaborates and coordinates the efforts of the staff in the unit to accomplish the Mission and Values of the hospital. Dedicates 75% of the time engaged in clinical activities and 25% of the time engaged in managerial tasks.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Assures that equipment and instruments are provided to all departments according to policies and procedures.
• Responsible for the operation and clinical activities within the department.
• Demonstrates knowledge of Quality Improvement processes.
• Demonstrates competence to instruct and monitor staff performance, implement plan of action and promote staff education and growth.
• Directs and promotes the practice within the department to maintain high quality in all processes via validation and evaluation of practice standards.
• Interprets, inspects and reviews policies and procedures with unit staff to ensure compliance with organization standards.
• Develops and prepares staff and self educationally, for change and improvement within the department.
• Manages and participates in the competency evaluation process of SPD staff.
• Assures the preparation, packing and sterilization of instrument trays, instruments and packs follow the policy and procedures, AAMI, AORN and any other standards applicable to SPD.
• Follows recommended standards and controls to ensure sterilizer loads are processed according to manufacturer’s recommendations.
• Assures record logs are maintained as per policy.
• Assures proper cleaning and assembling of equipment.
• Manages decontamination, assembly, sterilization and timely delivery of instruments and trays to user departments.
• Participates in Infection Control Committee activities.
• Ensures that work and storage areas are clean and orderly.
• Orders stock and special order items as needed.
• Manages the sterilization of instruments, equipment, surgical linen and related supplies according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
• Informs Bio-Med of equipment no longer serviceable and other problems that arise.
• Periodically analyzes the workload and HR needs of the department. Recommends staffing levels.
• Assists with candidates for job openings and assists with hiring decisions.
• Orients new staff members to the department’s organization, policies and procedures, and what is expected regarding their performance. Reviews position responsibilities with staff.
• Plans, delegates and controls work assignments and special projects of department personnel.
• Establishes specific work goals or quantitative and qualitative standards for personnel.
• Trains, develops and motivates department staff to improve performance and to prepare them for higher-level jobs.
• Determines significant changes in responsibilities and major tasks of personnel by reviewing job responsibilities on a regular basis.
• Evaluates the performance of department staff. Discusses past and present performance with each staff member. Keeps director informed of performance and development activities within the department.
• Keeps staff and director informed of organizational developments which affect job responsibilities.
• Maintains discipline and recommends corrective action as warranted.
• Assists with budget questions and capital equipment recommendations as requested.
• Develops annual departmental objectives to support institutional goals and objectives.
• Develops short and long-range plans for SPD.
• Reviews and approves new and revised systems, methods, policies and procedures for collecting, decontaminating cleaning, reprocessing, storing and distributing supplies, instruments and equipment.
• Maintains a quality control program to ensure compliance with institutional/departmental policies and procedures as well as The Joint Commission and OSHA standards.
• Serves as a resource person in areas such as sterilization, stock rotation methods, arrangement of trays and proper use and maintenance of supplies and equipment, decontamination, reprocessing (including sterilization), and patient charges.
• Serves on Product Value Analysis Committee, Infection Control Committee, OR Committee, Case Cart Committee and other committees as assigned. Performs work for committees as is requested.
• Conveys a positive customer service attitude. Answers telephone in courteous manner. 

What qualifications you will need:

• Certified Surgical Technician (CST), or Certified Sterile Processing Technician (CSPT)
• BCLS

REQUIRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• Minimum of one year of management experience
• Minimum of 5 years clinical experience in sterile processing, distribution, or as a scrub technician

PREFERRED EDUCATION, LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, EXPERIENCE, SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES

• Associates degree in healthcare field

Las Palmas Medical Center is a 300+ bed full-service hospital in El Paso. It is home to the region’s onlykidney transplant center. The facility offers a range of services including emergency care with a Level III trauma center, cardiac care, women’s services, pediatric care and NICU, cancer care, and more. Las Palmas Medical Center is part of Las Palmas Del Sol Healthcare. We are a leading healthcare provider for El Paso and the surrounding region that is part of HCA Healthcare.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

"There is so much good to do in the world and so many different ways to do it."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

Be a part of an organization that invests in you! We are reviewing applications for our Supervisor Central Sterile opening. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Submit your application and help us raise the bar in patient care!

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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