Head of Instrument Sterilization (Apply in minutes) Job at Phoebe Putney Health System, Albany, NY

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  • Phoebe Putney Health System
  • Albany, NY

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY

  • Manage the daily operations of the Sterile Processing Department at Phoebe Putney Health System (including planning, organizing, staffing, and monitoring of work quality). Provide leadership and direction in the development and implementation of organization-wide instrument sterilization policies, procedures, and processes. Effectively utilize available and developing technology to improve operations and reduce costs. This position reports to the Director, Surgical Services. The manager is responsible for assuring that instrumentation, supplies, and other resources are available in a timely manner to support surgical services and other areas dependent upon them. All activities will be performed in support of the strategy, vision, and values of Phoebe. Nothing in this job description restricts managements right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. All activities must be in compliance with Equal Employment Opportunity laws, HIPAA, ERISA, and other regulations, as appropriate.
  • *Qualifications - External**

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

  • High School Diploma or GED (Required)
  • 4 years Bachelors Degree in Nursing OR Bachelor of Science in the relevant healthcare field of study or 5 or more years of experience in a Perioperative setting including Central Sterile, Operating Room, or Ambulatory Care Center and completion of a 2-year degree in a healthcare related field within 2 years of hire. (Preferred)

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

  • 3+ years Management or supervisory experience within sterile processing required, preferable in a hospital setting (Required)
  • No Degree: 8 years of recent directly related experience in a Perioperative setting including Central Sterile Processing, Operating Room, or Ambulatory Care Center (Required).

CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSURES

* Required CertificationsLicensures: Certification as CRCST or above through IAHCSMM OR certification as CSPDT or above through CBSPD

GENERAL SKILLS

  • Organizational Skills
  • Communication Skills
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Customer Relations
  • Read Comprehend Written Instructions
  • Follow Verbal Instructions
  • Basic Computer Skills
  • General Clerical Skills

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Have near normal vision - Clarity of vision (both near and far), ability to distinguish colors
  • Have good - manual dexterity and eye-hand-foot coordination
  • Ability to perform - repetitive tasksmotion

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

  • Standing - Frequently within shift (34-66%)
  • Walking - Frequently within shift (34-66%)
  • Sitting - Occasionally within shift (1-33%)
  • BendingStooping - Frequently within shift (34-66%)
  • Twist at waist - Occasionally within shift (1-33%)
  • PushingPulling - Frequently within shift (34-66%)
  • Liftcarry > 20 lbs with assistance - Occasionally within shift (1-33%)
  • Reaching above shoulder - Occasionally within shift (1-33%)

Job Tags

Full time, Shift work,

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