Director Sterile Processing

Description

This position is incentive eligible.

We are seeking a(an) Director Sterile Processing with HCA Florida Ocala Hospital to promote growth and unlock possibilities. At HCA Healthcare, we are committed to the care and improvement of human life. Share your leadership skills and come make a difference with us!

HCA Florida Ocala Hospital offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free Air Med medical transportation.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
• Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
• Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
• Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
• Colleague recognition program
• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
• Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.

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Note:
Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

We are seeking a(an) Director Sterile Processing for our team to be an innovator. HCA Healthcare partners with Harvard Pilgrim Institute and the CDC to use our data from more than 26 million patient encounters each year to impact the industry. Come build your career with us!

Responsible to follow hospital and AAMI standards and policies as related to cleaning, decontamination and processing of surgical instrumentation and patient care equipment performed in the Central Sterile Supply Department. Responsible for the day-to-day workflow of the department and the efficiency and quality of the work performed within the department.

Participates in Performance Improvement projects. Assumes weekends, on-call, holidays and shift responsibilities as assigned. Maintains education through attendance of mandatory in services and self-study. Job may include direct supervision of students at the discretion of the area supervisor. Employee must have the same licensure or have completed the same training to satisfy the requirements of the discipline of the student.

Analyzes and informs director of needs for instrumentation

Observes staff for efficiency and completeness of processing instrument trays

Supervises, orients and instructs personnel emphasizing importance of quality in sterile processing.

Inspects area daily for compliance with policies, procedures, regulations and standards. Takes corrective action when violations occur.

Maintains quality assurance, safety, environmental and infection control standards for area.

Maintains open relationship with all department utilizing sterile processing. Gives feedback to departments as needed.

Supervises and assists with care and maintenance of departmental equipment used in performance of duties. Request maintenance and repair of equipment and maintains records.

Performs random audits for quality of care in preparing surgical instrument trays.

Serves as a liaison with vendors and reinforces adherence to policies and procedures for consignment instrumentation. Reports deficiencies in compliance.

Informs bio-med of equipment no longer service able or other problems that arise.

Actively seeks ways to control costs without compromising patient safety, quality of care, or the services delivered.

Demonstrates knowledge of the occurrence reporting system. Uses system to report potential patient safety issues.

Uses Performance Improvement Plan to improve patient safety.

Manages staff to ensure quality of work.

Monitors/evaluates customer satisfaction surveys to identify strengths/weaknesses of Dept.

Keeps the Department Director informed of any unusual concerns, situations or conditions relative to patients and medical staff.

Assists staff members in establishing goals and objectives for individual growth/development.

Keeps and maintains all records of safety and quality controls within the…