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Job Function 01: General Knowledge Criteria- Has thorough knowledge of all department areas and their functions. Demonstrates ability to properly and safely operate all department equipment. Assures IAHCSMM, FDA, APIC, AAMI, OSHA, JCAHO and department policies and procedures are adhered to at all times. Demonstrates knowledge of fire, & disaster plans. Can direct staff in prioritizing their workload. Assures all equipment is referred to Clinical Engineering for safety check or repair when needed. Assumes responsibility for Sterrad sterilization, preparation, wrapping, documentation, biologicals etc. Performs all other duties / responsibilities as required or assigned (cleaning, teaching etc.). Assumes administrative coverage of the department.

Job Function: 02. Computer Skills Criteria: Is able to navigate the computer operating system to obtain information related to operative schedule and physician preference documents. Is able to locate sets, provide count sheets, track instruments set repairs, and produce labels. Assures adequate supply inventory and places electronic order as needed. Utilizes email system to provide updates and clear communication to other department staff members and OR Coordinators.

Job Function: 03. Inventory Management Criteria: Ensures adequate supplies are available for assembly of trays and case cart preparation. Maintains extra instruments to replace broken/dull instruments as needed. Performs audits on specialty instruments to ensure optimal instruments are available. Audits trays for correct inventory and reassembles tray when necessary. Collaborate w/ SPD/OR Coordinators to assure adequate par levels are maintained. Work with OR materials coordinator with the additions, deletions and revisions of instruments as needed. Maintains list of HMC and Vendor owned new and current surgical trays.

Job Function: 04. Organizational Skills Criteria: Maintains reference books with names of instruments. Maintains well organized, clean labeled bins in work-station instrument cabinets and case cart area. Maintains directory for locating instruments in cabinets and case cart area. Maintains log of all cases picked, including add on cases. Organizes the information on check sheets in the order that the instruments are assembled. Update check sheets whenever necessary. Present tray and case cart changes at staff meetings. Assures all instruments are properly handled and in proper location to maintain sterility. Assures and assists with cases being picked in a timely manner. Follows through on all special assignments to ensure completion.

Job Function: 05.Leadership Criteria: Demonstrates initiative in establishing priorities for instrument processing of one-of-a-kind trays and workflow of the department. Is a clear communicator and includes team members in the decision-making process whenever possible. Identifies problems and displays initiative to problem solve. Reports any problems or concerns to OR leadership. Assumes additional responsibilities/duties as needed (lead, staff). Provides feedback to employees related to job performance and evaluations. Demonstrates professionalism and projects positive image. Assists in completing new employees 3-month evaluations. Provides administrative coverage on weekends and holidays when assigned.

Job Function: 06. Liaison Criteria: Maintains a good rapport with Surgical Services personnel. Responds appropriately to concerns as needed. Keeps OR leadership informed about changes, issues or concerns. Reports noncompliance issues to OR leadership. Reports safety problems to OR leadership. Keeps up to date contact information of Vendors and manufacturers’ representatives. Maintains good working relationship with Vendors/ manufacturers’ representatives. Maintains a positive and professional attitude with staff and peers. Maintains confidentiality, and respect when dealing with work related staff issues.

Job Function: 07. Educator Criteria: Responsible for teaching all personnel proper care and handling of specialty instruments. Required to train all new employees on every area within the department. Training is done on a 1:1 basis for a minimum for 3 months on the shift staff is assigned. Utilizes reference material as a resource tool to assist with training. Responsible for maintaining Department Policy & Procedure manuals, maintains MSDS book for all chemicals in the department, required to complete the Hazardous Substance Inventory annually, maintains all Sterilization Records including steam, gas, and Sterrad/VPRO, and maintains biological books. Completes weekly Eye Wash Station Inspections and updates logbook. Setup all in-services for the department as needed.

Job Function: 08. Miscellaneous Educator Criteria: Provides telephone coverage for any area in the department. Responsible for updating and meeting with all on and off-site departments that have sterilization equipment in their areas. Responsible for maintaining all sterilization records for all on and off-site departments. Completes monthly statistics, including number of trays processed, cases picked, and employee error reports. Reports to OR leadership for review of error reports. Counsels and coaches SPD staff as needed

Job Function: 09. Other: All other duties assigned by the OR leadership team.

Job Function: 10. Documentation and communication skills: Maintains a good working relationship with all members of the healthcare team. Promotes positive public relations for the organization. Seeks guidance from peers and management as needed. Is receptive to change and constructive feedback. Maintains accurate records and logs related scope reprocessing and QA monitoring. Consistently tags scopes with required information.

Education/Experience

+ High School Degree required

+ Graduate of Sterile Processing Program

+ Certified Central Service Technician required (CBSPD or HSPA (IAHCSMM) certification)

+ SPD experience 3-5 years preferred

+ Current SPD leadership experience

+ CHL (Certified Healthcare Leader) certification strongly preferred.

ABOUT US

At Atlantic Health System, our promise to our communities is; Anyone who enters one of our facilities, will receive the highest quality care delivered at the right time, at the right place, and at the right cost. This commitment is also echoed in the respect, development and opportunities we give to our more than 20,000 team members. Headquartered in Morristown, New Jersey, we are one of the leading non-profit health care systems in the nation. Our facilities and sites of care include:

+ Morristown Medical Center, Morristown, NJ

+ Overlook Medical Center, Summit, NJ

+ Newton Medical Center, Newton, NJ

+ Chilton Medical Center, Pompton Plains, NJ

+ Hackettstown Medical Center, Hackettstown, NJ

+ Goryeb Children's Hospital, Morristown, NJ

+ CentraState Healthcare System, Freehold, NJ

+ Atlantic Home Care and Hospice

+ Atlantic Mobile Health

+ Atlantic Rehabilitation

We also have more than 900 community-based healthcare providers affiliated through Atlantic Medical Group. Atlantic Accountable Care Organization is one of the largest ACOs in the nation, and we are a member of AllSpire Health Partners.

We have received awards and recognition for the services we have provided to our patients, team members and communities. Below are just a few of our accolades:

+ 100 Best Companies to Work For ® and FORTUNE® magazine for 15 years

+ Best Places to Work in Healthcare - Modern Healthcare

+ 150 Top Places to work in Healthcare - Becker's Healthcare

+ 100 Accountable Care Organizations to Know - Becker's Hospital Review

+ Best Employers for Workers over 50 - AARP

+ Gold-Level "Well Workplace": Wellness Council of America (WELCOA)

+ One of the 100 Best Workplaces for “Millennials” Great Place to Work® and FORTUNE® magazine

+ One of the 20 Best Workplaces in Health Care: Great Place to Work® and FORTUNE® magazine

+ Official Health Care Partner of the New York Jets

+ NJ Sustainable Business

Since 1932, Newton Medical Center has been providing care to the people of Sussex and warren counties in New Jersey, Pike County in Pennsylvania and southern Orange County in New York. We are home to the Center for Breast Health, the only one of its kind in Sussex County, addressing all of a woman’s breast health needs with state-of-the-art technology, resources, education, support and follow-up care. Newton Medical Center recently achieved the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Pathway to Excellence designation and is one of a select few health care facilities in New Jersey accredited by the Intersocietal Accreditation Commission (IAC) in all three echocardiography procedures: adult transthoracic, adult transesophogeal and adult stress.

EEO STATEMENT

Atlantic Health System, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer and federal contractor or subcontractor and therefore abides by applicable laws to protect applicants and employees from discrimination in hiring, promotion, discharge, pay, fringe benefits, job training, classification, referral, and other aspects of employment, on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, citizenship status, disability, age, genetics, or veteran status.