Manager Sterile Processing

Company: Highmark
Location: Wexford
Posted on: May 16, 2022

Job Description:

Company :Allegheny Health NetworkJob Description : -GENERAL OVERVIEW:Provides and coordinates administrative and clinical leadership for equipment and instrumentation aspects of patient care for use across multi-disciplinary units within the facility in order to achieve quality patient outcomes. Major responsibilities of this position include evaluating and management program development.ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:Ensures hospital compliance with infection control practices with regard to sterilization and storage practices and assures compliance with local, DOH, national, professional and manufacturer's regulations and best practices. (10%)Plans, directs and evaluates overall function in the department. Promotes quality, service excellence, competencies and performance improvement initiatives in the department. (40%)Identifies and resolves issues affecting the delivery of patient care equipment and instrumentation in the department. (30%)Monitors and adheres to annual hospital operating budget. (5%)Coordinates preventative maintenance and repair program for instrumentation and equipment for physician satisfaction and quality patient care (5%)Responsible for the promotion of staff development through recruitment and retention activities. (5%)Acts on behalf of patients and family members to ensure care that is safe and timely and has consideration for values, diversity and human rights. (5%)QUALIFICATIONS:MinimumNRCST or Surgical Technician certification required or completion of certification within 1 yearFive years of experience in an applicable area of expertise. Previous management experience.In depth knowledge of sterilization protocols and infection control principles.Member of professional organizations: AORN and IAHCSMMPreferredMaster's DegreeEducational/teaching backgroundRegistered Nurse, Associate's or Bachelor's degreeSurgical technology experienceDisclaimer: 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, 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, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation/gender identity, protected veteran status or disability.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 LawEqual Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/ProtectedVeterans/Disabled/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity ()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.orgCalifornia Consumer Privacy Act Employees, Contractors, and Applicants NoticeSummaryLocation: Wexford PA, 15090, 12351 Perry HighwayType: Full time

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