Department:
37719 Advocate Lutheran General Hospital - Sterile Processing Services
Status:
Full time
Benefits Eligible:
Yes
Hours Per Week:
40
Schedule Details/Additional Information:
Monday - Friday
No weekends or holidays
Hours may vary to meet the needs of the department
Major Responsibilities: Promotion and support of an environment that is conducive to staff growth and development and autonomy. 1)Defines, coordinates, implements, monitors and evaluates SPD orientation program. 2)Provides for competency based education process for associates. 3)Fosters ongoing professional development of associates by assisting with performance, assessment of needs and assisting individuals with identification of professional goals. 4)Promotes participation in educational opportunities 5)Develops, monitors, and evaluates the role of unit-based preceptor Orientation of new Sterile Processing Department associates. 1)Orient associates to department policies and procedures 2)Explain job activities and tasks relative to each position 3)Orient associates to specific SPD functions: Decontamination Instrument Assembly Sterilization Case Cart Assembly Equipment handling 4)Promotion and support of an environment that is conducive to staff growth. 5)Demonstrates, explains and monitors the activities of new orientees or personnel seeking advancement to next technical level. 6)Monitors associate engagement and addresses issues or concerns to assure resolution. In collaboration with the manager, manages processes that supports patient care delivery to optimize patient outcomes, customer satisfaction, and resource management. 1)Communicates changes in practice and ensures changes are incorporated into daily activities. 2)Monitors and evaluates unit compliance with regulatory agency requirements. 3)Assumes responsibilities in the absence of the supervisor, in conjunction with the manager. 4)Serves as a clinical resource and mentor for staff. 5)Monitors associate engagement and addresses issues or concerns to assure resolution. 6)Monitors customer satisfaction in collaboration with the manager. 7)In conjunction with manager, participates in goal setting and process improvement initiatives. 8)Supports and serves as resource to affiliated schools. Responsibility for professional growth and development 1)Stays current on sterilization standards via literature, education events, internal and external resources, and networking. 2)Participates in activities to enhance professional growth, such as involvement in professional organizations and continuing education 3)Partners with Infection Control to assure alignment 4)Promote staff certification. Performs all SPD Tech I and II accountabilities when assigned. 1)Acts as a resource on instrument identification, appropriate use, location and availability.10 Education/Experience Required: CSPDT, CST preferred. 3+ years Surgical environment experience 1+ years teaching or supervisory experience pref. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required: Good working knowledge of computer programs, specifically Microsoft Office, e-mail and hand held technology. Good communication skills. CSPDT, CST preferred with current Professional State Licensure under IDFPR. Physicial Requirements and Working Conditions: Ability to lift/and or move surgical instrument trays 30-40 lbs. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with established time constraints and in difficult situations. Exposed to hazardous materials and blood-borne pathogens. 24 hour - 7 day availability. Ability to prioritize independently and respond to multiple simultaneous requests. 30-40 lbs.
This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.
About Advocate Health
Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation's largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.
