Central Sterile Reprocessing ( CSR ) Supervisor - Evenings Job Listing at Thompson Health in Canandaigua, NY (Job ID d3959680-4144-436e-bb10-eb74081420bc)

Description

Work in an environment where your professional goals are our goals. We are committed to working with you to grow your career with us. Are you looking to make a real difference in the lives of others, using cutting-edge medical technology in an empowering and supportive work environment? Join our growing and well-respected community health system and enjoy competitive pay, high patient and staff satisfaction levels, excellent infection control support and compliance, free parking, tuition assistance and other excellent benefits!   Schedule: Full time, evenings,  Mon-Fri with weekend rotation.   

Pay Range: $24.00 -$32.00, based on experience

Benefits:

• Health, dental, vision insurance
• Tuition reimbursement up to $6000/year
• Contribution and match on Retirement Plan
• Four weeks paid time off
• Access to Success coaches
• Free parking

Company Culture: Thompson Health has a culture of empowerment. At Thompson, interdisciplinary teams come together to improve care, your suggestions are welcomed and your ideas are part of the solution. Three of our executives have an RN background so we understand the importance of the patient experience! Place yourself in an environment where your growth is supported, your contributions valued and your successes celebrated.

• Focus on CARES values: Commitment, Action, Respect, Excellence, and Service
• Focus on Employee Wellness: Biometric screenings, Wellness programs, Access to onsite gym, Zen Room, Community Shared Agriculture program
• Staff Recognition platforms: Shining Stars, CARESCount website 

Main Function:

• Responsible for the overall administration, budgetary, and operational functions of the Sterile Reprocessing department.
• Develops long-term & short-term strategies to actively support the System's vision, mission and values under the direction of the Director of Surgical Services.
• Actively supports Sterile Reprocessing associates in training and certification initiatives.
• Maintains a professional, enjoyable, and orderly work environment.
• Interprets policies, procedures, standards and regulations as is appropriate to nursing and the medical staff.
• Assures quality and fulfillment of all regulatory and compliance requirements.
• Recognizes and supports the Thompson Way, has a vision for quality, and demonstrates professional leadership and direction for Sterile Reprocessing.

Required Job Specific Competencies:

• Demonstrates skills in communication, leadership, and problem solving.
• Demonstrates ability to develop & maintain collaborative working relationships with associates, medical staff & vendors.
• Functions as a liaison with the Operating Room and a day supervisor.
• Demonstrates knowledge & implications of Patient Rights & Ethics, Performance Improvement, Management of Information, Environment of Care/Safety, Infection Control, Leadership, Management of HR and department competencies.
• Actively guards the confidentiality of sensitive info including but not limited to that of patients, staff & the health system.
• Independently supervises the function of daily work assignments to assure productive workflow.
• Demonstrates skill in proactively resolving problems, recommending, and implementing continuous quality improvements.
• Supervises and monitors the activity of associates having responsibilities for an effective and efficient operation.
• Demonstrates ability to interact with others in a professional courteous manner.
• Exhibits leadership through mentoring and development of associates.
• Provides administrative guidance and consultation appropriate to the growth and development of associates.

Responsibilities:

• Patient Rights and Ethics, Performance Improvement, Management of Information:  5%
• Patient Rights and Ethics

• • • Reflects the hospital's values and sensitivity to the hospital's ethical and compliance principles in his/her daily activities.
    • Able to institute and follow policies and procedures as related to ethical issues.
    • Respects each patient's right and conducts business relationships with patients and the public in an ethical manner.
    • Actively pursues patient rights including: confidentiality, informed consent, advance directives, and patient transfers.
  • Performance Improvement
    • Makes suggestions for improvement, and accepts suggestions for improved performance.
    • Analyzes department needs, studies new products, equipment, techniques and services, and makes recommendations to nursing administration.
    • Participates on committees or performance teams as directed.
    • Willing to assist and accept assistance from appropriate staff members.

• • Management of Information
    • Obtains and uses information to improve patient outcomes and to improve individual and hospital performance.
    • Documentation is accurate, pertinent, legible, and concise.
    • Maintains & protects confidentiality regarding all aspects of info. & shares it with others only as minimally necessary to perform functions of the job.
    • Follows established hospital guidelines with regards to appropriate access and release of information according to the information management plan.
    • Prepares written documentation and policies and procedures as required for the department; maintains records.
    • Organizes, directs & coordinates functions & activities in Sterile Reprocessing; interprets & implements established policies, procedures, and regulations.
    • Gathers information for missing, contaminated, and outdated charges for the month.

• Infection Control, Environment of Care/Safety:  70%
  • Follows established policy and procedure for bloodborne pathogens and standard precautions to identify and reduce the risks of infections/exposures among patients, employees, etc.
  • Monitors functions of staff in decontamination to meet CDC, OSHA, EPA, AAMI, state guidelines and standards, as required.
  • Demonstrates proper hand washing techniques.
  • Identifies and/or disposes sharps and contaminated articles appropriately.
  • Follows proper procedure for associate injury.
  • Sterilizes instruments, equipment and supplies as required, handles and stores instruments, equipment and supplies appropriately.
  • Oversees sterilization, assembly and storage of medical supplies and equipment for the Health System.
  • Establishes and oversees methods for preparing, handling and storing sterile equipment and materials.
  • Maintains the cleanliness of work areas.
  • Establishes policies and procedures for decontaminating, setting up and sterilization of instruments and equipment.
  • Monitors for sterilizer mechanically, biologically & chemically in accordance with quality assurance standards & performance improvement standards.
  • Applies appropriate ergonomic principles to reduce the potential for job related injuries.
  • Maintains and/or responds appropriately to the following:
  • Safety Management Plan
  • Security Plan
  • Hazardous Material and Waste Management Plan
  • Emergency Preparedness Plan
  • Knowledge of location and use of emergency response equipment (fire extinguishers, fire alarms, crash carts, etc.).
  • Notifies appropriate individual/department when equipment malfunctions and documents when needed (SMDA policy).
  • When indicated, completes occurrence reports within 24 hours.
  • Directs the requisitioning, sorting, labeling, and issuing of professional equipment.

• Leadership, Management of Human Resources and department competencies:  25%
  • Makes decisions that reflect knowledge of facts and demonstrates good judgment when functioning as a team member or team leader.
  • Efficiently serves as a relief supervisor/worker as needed.
  • Exercises independent judgment in coordinating Sterile Reprocessing with Operating Room and nursing unit/area functions and other user departments in order to provide services promptly and efficiently.
  • Supports and encourages a harmonious working relationship within and between departments.
  • Actively supports group decisions.
  • Responds promptly with respect and regard to all types of customer's (patients, visitors, peers) questions or work issues.
  • Motivates staff/co-workers in a positive manner.
  • Promotes an environment for an interdisciplinary team approach to achieve the mission/goals of the hospital.
  • Demonstrates cost-conscious attitude toward staffing, supplies, and departmental function.
  • Assists with orientation of other employees as applicable.
  • Willing to work additional hours/duties to meet the needs of the hospital.
  • Appropriately identifies self to others (i.e., patients, family, staff, physicians, etc.) and visibly wears ID badge with picture & I.D.  not obstructed from view.
  • Ensures grievance procedures are followed using appropriate channels of communication to effectively express ideas, issues, concerns, suggestions & questions.
  • Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature, in-service meetings, professional organizations, and workshops.
  • Evaluates work performance and makes recommendations for personnel actions.
  • Selects, teaches/orients and assigns department staff.

Qualifications:

• High School graduation required.
• Certified Central Sterile Processing Technician, required.
• Current certification through IAHCSMM required.
• 1-3 years of sequential experience in Central Sterile Service or Operating Room, required.
• Sterile Processing and Distribution Supervisor certification, preferred.
• 1-2 years of supervisory experience preferred.
• Affiliated with national organization, preferred.
• AAS degree preferred.

Pay Range:$24.00 -$32.00

Starting Pay: Based on experience

Thompson Health is an EOE encouraging women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply