Director

Job Title: Director (Sterile Processing)

Location: Newark Beth Israel Medical Center

Req#: 0000184069

Status: Full-Time

Shift: Day

Department name: Central Processing

Job Overview:

Director of Sterile Processing Standards/Regulatory/Eduction is a leadership position responsible for planning, developing, implementing, and monitoring projects in Sterile Processing for the system. The director will perform frequent consultation and collaborations to determine required actions and recommendations. Professional experience shall include clinical, administrative and organizational leadership roles and demonstration of advanced interpersonal and communication skills. Director will have familiarity with health information systems, analytical ability and the ability to design and apply complex research-based methodologies. Director shall have demonstrated skill in the advancement of goals within healthcare setting along with the knowledge of large health care delivery systems impacting rapid changes in healthcare. Director shall have the ability to work with a variety of health professionals.

Qualifications:

Required:

Preferred:

Certifications and Licenses Required (if applicable):

• N/A

Scheduling Requirements (non-exempt positions):

• Day
• Full-Time
• 37.5

Essential Functions:

• Maintains positive relationships with all customers, employee, physician, patient, visitor, and guests Utilizes a variety of feedback to improve processes and services to meet and exceed customer needs Uses sound employee relations practices and maintains high levels of visibility and accessibility Follows though on all customer requests and inquiries in a timely fashion.
• Utilizes principles of CQI in all work situations. Seeks feedback and recommendations from others to improve the quality, processes and services. Contributes to improving quality services and productivity (takes the initiative to continually evaluate one s work, report problems, suggest solutions and try new ideas
• Effectively allocates and schedules resources. Able to project and appropriately staff the unit/department to effectively function to demand. Utilizes resources, both labor and non-labor to maximize efficiency and quality. Adheres to budgetary guidelines and targets-proactively manages budget variances and causes.
• Determines priorities and organizes work and time to meet them. Follows sound employee retention techniques; effective selection and interviewing, recognition, fair and timely discipline, and ongoing performance feedback Interacts constructively , tactfully and diplomatically with others and resolves conflicts effectively Demonstrates cultural competency and ability to maintain a diverse workforce
• Completes tasks and assignments in a timely, accurate and efficient manner. Remains positive and focused despite obstacles and setbacks. Demonstrates a sense of urgency in completing assignments. Organizes multiple assignments and/or projects simultaneously to accomplish goals
• Recognizes and identifies potential opportunities for improvement in business processes, or where new processes need to be developed, and makes recommendations in these areas. Ensures day-to-day compliance with and consistent application of sterilization principles, standards and techniques at facility. Communicates regularly with OR Service Managers to assess work flow of the current day and proactively plan the next day. Develops staffing schedule to accommodate services, physicians and patient needs. Participate with the Director in planning the future needs of specific shift including, but not limited to, staffing, program development, intradepartmental relationships and Instrument/Equipment inventory levels. Tracks budgets and spending for instrumentation/equipment. Communicates with Sterile Processing department (SPD) supervision to ensure instruments are available as needed. Collaborates with staff to ensure the smooth operation of the department. Utilizes Incident Reporting system for trending areas in need of improvement. Follows up on incident report communications and makes recommendations as necessary. Prepares monthly operations reports. Selects, develops, manages and evaluates direct reports. Ensures performance appraisals are completed in a timely fashion. Monitors and documents staff competency levels. Performs related duties as assigned. Prepares Quality reporting to Infection Control Committee and Performance Improvement Council.

Benefits and Perks:

At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to supports our employees physical, emotional, social, and financial health.

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plans
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Life & Accidental Death Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!

Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!

RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.

RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.

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