Supervisor Central Processing - Full Time - Allegheny General Hospital - Highmark Health
Pittsburgh, PA
About the Job
Company :
Allegheny Health Network
Job Description :
GENERAL OVERVIEW:
This job assists in daily departmental operations by providing team leadership to central services employees and ensures adequate preparation and functioning of the central service department. Reports directly to the central services manager. Must possess a positive attitude and excellent interpersonal skills. Adheres to regulatory standards, universal precautions, and follows JRMC policies.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
+ In conjunction with the nurse manager, directs, coaches, orients, and evaluates performance of subordinates.
+ When necessary, administers the corrective action process based on departmental and corporate policies.
+ Interacts with salespersons, manages orthopedic implant needs, and orders new instruments and equipment for surgery as directed by manager.
+ Ensures adequate supplies and materials are maintained in inventory for use in Central Service from storeroom and/or special request forms.
+ Functions as a liaison between operating room and central service.
+ Maintains principles of guest relations skills with peers and other departments.
+ Coordinates case carts distribution between central service and the operating room.
+ In conjunction with manager, assesses staffing needs, and makes personnel assignments by developing and creating schedules.
+ Independently participates in unit activities such as in-services, competencies, Performance Improvement activities, meeting attendance, and other committees.
+ Assists in payroll process calculation of time cards in Kronos system.
+ Populates schedule in Kronos system.
+ Provides oversight and completes accurate case carts for OR cases as assigned.
+ Verifies request forms to OR schedule and master slips.
+ Examines, sorts, inspects, lubricates, and assembles instrument sets.
+ Performs other essential duties like identifying equipment and implants, maintaining inventory, requesting case carts, and replenishing specialty carts.
+ Ensures sterility of supplies through stock rotation and backdating procedures.
+ Provides oversight and prepares linen, instruments, diagnostic trays, utensils, and various supplies to ensure sterility at time of use.
+ Conducts loading and operation of sterilizer to ensure proper penetration of sterilization agent.
+ Initiates and maintains proper documentation in relation to expiration dates, sterilizer, and load numbers on items being sterilized, includes sterilization records of all types.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Minimum
+ High school diploma/GED.
+ 3 years in Surgical Tech or Central Service
+ Surgical Tech or Central Service or Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Techniciancertificate required within 18 months of hire.
Preferred
+ Healthcare Sterile Processing Association certification.
+ Graduate of an approved central service tech or surgical tech program.
_Disclaimer:_ _The job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this job title. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to do this job._
_Compliance Requirement_ _: This job adheres to the ethical and legal standards and behavioral expectations as set forth in the code of business conduct and company policies._
_As a component of job responsibilities, employees may have access to covered information, cardholder data, or other confidential customer information that must be protected at all times. In connection with this, all employees must comply with both the Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) as described in the Notice of Privacy Practices and Privacy Policies and Procedures as well as all data security guidelines established within the Company’s Handbook of Privacy Policies and Practices and Information Security Policy._
_Furthermore, it is every employee’s responsibility to comply with the company’s Code of Business Conduct. This includes but is not limited to adherence to applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations as well as company policies and training requirements._
Highmark Health and its affiliates prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, age, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation/gender identity or any other category protected by applicable federal, state or local law. Highmark Health and its affiliates take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation/gender identity, protected veteran status or disability.
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Req ID: J250572
Allegheny Health Network
Job Description :
GENERAL OVERVIEW:
This job assists in daily departmental operations by providing team leadership to central services employees and ensures adequate preparation and functioning of the central service department. Reports directly to the central services manager. Must possess a positive attitude and excellent interpersonal skills. Adheres to regulatory standards, universal precautions, and follows JRMC policies.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
+ In conjunction with the nurse manager, directs, coaches, orients, and evaluates performance of subordinates.
+ When necessary, administers the corrective action process based on departmental and corporate policies.
+ Interacts with salespersons, manages orthopedic implant needs, and orders new instruments and equipment for surgery as directed by manager.
+ Ensures adequate supplies and materials are maintained in inventory for use in Central Service from storeroom and/or special request forms.
+ Functions as a liaison between operating room and central service.
+ Maintains principles of guest relations skills with peers and other departments.
+ Coordinates case carts distribution between central service and the operating room.
+ In conjunction with manager, assesses staffing needs, and makes personnel assignments by developing and creating schedules.
+ Independently participates in unit activities such as in-services, competencies, Performance Improvement activities, meeting attendance, and other committees.
+ Assists in payroll process calculation of time cards in Kronos system.
+ Populates schedule in Kronos system.
+ Provides oversight and completes accurate case carts for OR cases as assigned.
+ Verifies request forms to OR schedule and master slips.
+ Examines, sorts, inspects, lubricates, and assembles instrument sets.
+ Performs other essential duties like identifying equipment and implants, maintaining inventory, requesting case carts, and replenishing specialty carts.
+ Ensures sterility of supplies through stock rotation and backdating procedures.
+ Provides oversight and prepares linen, instruments, diagnostic trays, utensils, and various supplies to ensure sterility at time of use.
+ Conducts loading and operation of sterilizer to ensure proper penetration of sterilization agent.
+ Initiates and maintains proper documentation in relation to expiration dates, sterilizer, and load numbers on items being sterilized, includes sterilization records of all types.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Minimum
+ High school diploma/GED.
+ 3 years in Surgical Tech or Central Service
+ Surgical Tech or Central Service or Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Techniciancertificate required within 18 months of hire.
Preferred
+ Healthcare Sterile Processing Association certification.
+ Graduate of an approved central service tech or surgical tech program.
_Disclaimer:_ _The job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this job title. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to do this job._
_Compliance Requirement_ _: This job adheres to the ethical and legal standards and behavioral expectations as set forth in the code of business conduct and company policies._
_As a component of job responsibilities, employees may have access to covered information, cardholder data, or other confidential customer information that must be protected at all times. In connection with this, all employees must comply with both the Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) as described in the Notice of Privacy Practices and Privacy Policies and Procedures as well as all data security guidelines established within the Company’s Handbook of Privacy Policies and Practices and Information Security Policy._
_Furthermore, it is every employee’s responsibility to comply with the company’s Code of Business Conduct. This includes but is not limited to adherence to applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations as well as company policies and training requirements._
Highmark Health and its affiliates prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, age, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation/gender identity or any other category protected by applicable federal, state or local law. Highmark Health and its affiliates take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation/gender identity, protected veteran status or disability.
EEO is The Law
Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity ( _https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/migrated_files/employers/poster_screen_reader_optimized.pdf_ )
We endeavor to make this site accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact number below.
For accommodation requests, please contact HR Services Online at HRServices@highmarkhealth.org
California Consumer Privacy Act Employees, Contractors, and Applicants Notice
Req ID: J250572
Source : Highmark Health