What are the responsibilities and job description for the FT Sterile Processing Lead position at North Carolina Specialty Hospital?
Southpoint Surgery Center (SPSC), an affiliate of North Carolina Specialty Hospital, is a new Ambulatory Surgery Center located between Raleigh and Durham in the Durham-Southpoint area. SPSC will provide a differentiated outpatient delivery model focused on providing high-quality, cost-effective solutions for surgical and related ancillary care for patients. SPSC is a multi-specialty 22,298 sq. ft. facility accommodating the following: Ortho, Spine, Ophthalmology, ENT, GYN, General, Urology, Plastics, Podiatry, Vascular, and Pain. At SPSC you will find highly motivated team-players and a welcoming team-oriented staff.
Why join North Carolina Specialty Hospital?
- Award Winning Hospital for Special Surgery
- 5 Star CMS rated facility for patient experience
- Positive Work culture
- Career growth opportunities
- Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, Life and Disability Insurance
- Telemedicine/You have access to Physicians 24/7/365 through MDLIVE
- Paid Time Off
- 401k Employer Match
- Tuition Assistance
Job Summary:
Under the supervision of the Surgical Services Director, the Sterile Processing Supervisor oversees the daily operations of the Sterile Processing Department. This includes: ensuring proper care and maintenance of all surgical instrumentation, equipment, and sterilization processes; demonstrating good knowledge of principles and practices of aseptic techniques, must have knowledge of equipment, instruments, procedures and supplies used in the operating room; and able to work under pressure and in situations that demand patience, tact and endurance. This position must provide on-going and continual communication with Operating Room staff, including communicating special equipment needs as they arise.
Skills & Abilities:
- Provides supervision of daily operation of SPD department and staff. Accepts other duties as assigned by Director of Surgical Services
- Collects, reviews for accuracy and stores all documentation required for verification of decontamination/sterilization as required by regulatory bodies, and NCSH policy.
- Verifies performance and documentation of QI for SPD process and equipment. Ensures all QI is performed at required intervals. Maintains logs for QI testing and daily monitoring
- Collects data and prepares reports to support Performance Improvement recommendations for equipment and instrument purchases which are communicated to hospital leadership and Governing Board
- Staffing of department adequately for daily schedule.
- In conjunction with Director or designee, reviews and revises policies and procedures as needed and on required intervals.
- Adheres to all Hospital Policies and Procedures, specifically Guidelines for Appropriate Conduct, Corporate Compliance, Diversity, and Confidentiality.
- Identifies potential risks to patients: identifies risks to patients in order to reduce incidence of injury; identifies actions to eliminate, minimize or report risks; identifies procedures to follow in the event of an incident; reports processes for common problems, failures and user errors.
- Demonstrates the spirit of the philosophy, mission, and values of the hospital through words and actions and implements them into departmental processes, programs, and the working environment.
- Applies the principles and values of customer service and continuous quality improvement while performing day-to-day activities of the position.
- Maintains and protects confidentiality regarding all aspects of patient care, personnel and strategic issues.
- Provides data and information as needed to Infection Control Nurse, Safety Officer or other hospital committees as requested
- Maintains positive working relationships and fosters cooperative work environment.
- Adheres to the hospital's "Guidelines for Appropriate Conduct" in the HR Manual.
- Displays honesty and mutual respect when communicating with peers and other departments.
- Follows through on problems that may compromise effective job performance by using appropriate chain of command.
- Utilize concepts of age/developmental stages in interactions with patients and families.
- Complies with National Patient Safety Goals.
- Universal precautions and infection control guidelines, including hand washing guidelines followed at all times.
Training, Education & Experience:
- High School diploma, G.E.D. or equivalent experience.
- Completion of Sterile Processing Program from an accredited institution or equivalent clinical experience in SPD.
- Certification required for Supervisor position along with 3-5 years of experience in SPD department.
- Effective communication skills; both orally and written.
- Computer skills needed.
- Ability to work with others within a team to ensure quality patient care.
- Strong critical thinking skills.
Our employees are critical to our success and we value their contributions. North Carolina Specialty Hospital offers a competitive compensation and benefits package and an opportunity to grow and develop your career in an environment that values employee ideas and diversity. Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled. We maintain a drug-free workplace and require pre-employment drug screening and background check.
