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POSITION TYPE: RN or Surgical Tech
SPECIALTY UNIT: Sterile Processing
LOCATION: Asheville, NC
SHIFT: Days, No Weekends
JOB TYPE: Full-Time Permanent
Position Summary:
The Director of Sterile Processing reporting directly to the VP of Perioperative Services will assist in the operations of the department by exerting a leadership role in carrying out the Mission, Goals, and Objectives of the Hospital.
Service
- Accurately identifies real/potential problems affecting the service and implements solutions with follow through and communication.
- Actively participates in service, departmental and hospital wide committees as assigned, providing ongoing communication to those one represents.
- Advances the patient experience agenda in sterile processing department.
People
- Coach immediate subordinates providing feedback; constructive critique of work; facilitates individual development plan; and documents their job performance.
- Adheres to all Human Resource policies.
- Effectively communicates departmental, organization and industry information to staff.
- Facilitates evidence-based employee engagement practices.
- Effectively builds strong relationships and networks to deliver upon organizational and department goals.
- Participate in employee and patient rounding and identifies and mentor potential future leaders.
Quality
- Enforces standards of care and develops processes to measure and ensure consistent compliance.
- Develops, implements, and evaluates an ongoing sterile processing program which assures quality patient care consistent with the hospital mission.
- Monitors compliance with regulatory, accrediting and hospital policy for patient services, and environmental and personnel safety.
- Oversees a PI program that consistently monitors and evaluates critical aspects of care.
- Is responsible for department’s operational excellence; ensures department delivers quality services in accordance with applicable policies, procedures, and professional standards.
- Follows the Hospital Exposure Control Plans / Bloodborne and Airborne Pathogens
Finance
- Seeks new program strategies and/or program enhancements which would expand patient services.
- Develops, prioritizes and defends a capital equipment requests.
- Is responsible for the fiscal management of department; assures proper utilization of organization’s financial resources.
Growth
- Advances the growth agenda for sterile processing
Community
- Demonstrates a poised and confident demeanor that reassures others and commands respect within the organization and the community.
- Develops and builds strategic external networks.
Other Responsibilities:
- Promoting consistent positive patient interactions that advance the agenda of unparalleled patient service.
- Practicing and adhering to the “Code of Conduct” philosophy and “Mission and Value Statement”.
- Performing other duties as assigned.
Job Benefits:
- Competitive salary
- Direct Deposit
- 401K
- Comprehensive Health, Dental, and Vision benefits
- Employee discount program
- Excellent room for growth and advancement
Requirements:
- Active RN license or CRCST or CSDPY within the State of practice.
- Bachelor’s degree in nursing or Bachelors degree in business required. Master’s degree MHA, MSN, MBA preferred.
- 2+ years of experience as CRCST
- 5+ years of experience progressive in a leadership role in sterile processing
- Knowledge of human resource management, program development, fiscal management skills, and familiarity with regulatory and accrediting agency standards preferred.