Spvr - CMH Sterilization + Department: Sterilization - CMH + Entity: Peoria Service Area + Job Category: + Employment Type: Full - Time + Job ID: 44443 + Experience Required: 1 - 3 Years + Education Required: HS Diploma/GED + Shift: Day + Location: Peoria, IL + Usual Schedule: 0700-1530 + On Call Requirements: no + Work Location: Methodist Medical Center + Weekend Requirements: no + Holiday Requirements: no Email a Friend Save Save Apply Now Position Summary: Provides functional guidance to the staff of the Sterilization departments at Methodist, Proctor, and Pekin to assure safe and thorough processing of instrumentation and devices utilized in Surgical Services or other appropriate areas of the system. Follows safe, quality patient care guidelines and all applicable governing body regulations and standards. Is the resource for training team members, problem solving, and leading daily functions across all three hospitals. Coordinates departmental workflows. Qualifications: CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE REQUIREMENTSCertified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) upon hire or Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician (CSPDT) upon hire. EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS2 years- experience in sterile processingADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS + Use of usual and customary equipment used to perform essential functions of the position. + Work may occasionally require travel to other UPH facilities/hospitals. + requireduired to drive your own vehicle for business purposes. SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGEWrites, reads, comprehends and speaks fluent English.Basic computer knowledge using word processing, spreadsheet, email, and web browser. Multicultural sensitivityCritical thinking skills using independent judgment in making decisions. Essential Functions: + Actively supports staff, serves as a resource to staff, and oversees staff activities to assure a high performing sterile processing team * Assures new staff have proper orientation to the department* Actively participates in any interviewing and/or hiring needs* Completes employee performance reviews* Completes any necessary corrective action following our just culture matrix* Responsible for a departmental schedule that is effective and ensures a smooth work flow regionally* Makes rounds and provides functional guidance whenever needed* Assists with staff retention. Positively influences the retention rate of the department* Encourages continuing education and certification for staff* Promotes a departmental culture of competency that is always improving* In collaboration with Sterilization managers, identifies employee engagement opportunities and assists with action planning* In collaboration with the OR Managers, is accountable for the provision of Safe Patient Care by providing excellent sterile processing delivered by a high performing team by: * Mentoring staff in interpreting regulations and standards. * Identifying, coordinating, or delegating and evaluating educational sessions for staff members in Sterile Processing. * Ensuring manufacturers' recommendations for cleaning and reprocessing instruments and devices are obtained and readily accessible to staff. * Communicating process changes to appropriate personnel. * Assuring the sterile processing team has the appropriate tools/resources to deliver outstanding clinical service in sterile processing. * Encouraging staff involvement. * Recognizing needs, and responds in a timely manner, to inform Sterilization leadership of operational issues within areas of responsibility. + Coordinates the highest quality sterilization/disinfection processes that adhere to federal, state, and institutional standards of practice* Stays current with standards, recommendations and guidelines related to cleaning decontamination, disinfection/sterilization of reusable products* Coordinates appropriate processes that comply with current standards in areas of cleaning, decontamination, disinfection/sterilization of reusable products* Assists in utilizing resources from external regulatory bodies (AAMI, CDC, Joint Commission, IDPH, OSHA).* Maintains Surgical Services Departmental policies for Infection Control and Related Safety. Assures changes are made promptly and accurately to policies as they occur.* May provide input when asked into Care Coordination Policies in conjunction with the Infection Control Department, related to Infection Control and Safety* Implements Sterilization Department's performance activities and can speak to ongoing improvements and goals met by staff* Serves as a resource for all matters pertaining to sterilization/disinfection processes enterprise-wide* Implements and coordinates proper monitoring, documentation and record retention for all physical, chemical and biological indicators for all processes of sterile processing* As directed, revises documented processes related to sterile processing. + Plays an important role in meeting quality targets within his/her area of responsibility* Performs regional analysis of standardization concepts in the provisions of sterile processing. Shares assessments with superiors to affect change* Identifies/documents appropriately any disinfection/sterilization infractions and variances from standards and leads change activities to correct the infraction* Assists in identifying key areas for continuous performance improvement and is prompt in utilizing available mechanisms to affect improvements* Monitors inventory levels to ensure adequate supplies, preventing waste and controlling costs* Participates appropriately in implementing and maintaining systems and processes that support the organizational plan for continuous quality and performance improvement. Provides ideas for improveme We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. 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