RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Develop an organizational plan of effectively managing the departments and ensures adequate staffing as well as staff development programs.
• Selects, trains / orients, and assigns department staff. Develops standards of performance, evaluates performance, and initiates or makes recommendations for personnel actions.
• Directs, organizes, and coordinates functions and activities in sterile processing department.
• Establishes and monitors methods for preparing, handling, and storing sterile equipment and materials.
• Directs the sterilization process, the assembly function, and storage of surgical instrumentation and medical supplies.
• Develops and manages salary, supply, and expense budget.
• Establishes written standards of practice, consistent with New Jersey State A.O.R.N., A.A.M.I. and performance / compliance.
• Monitors the preparation and maintenance of department reports. Prepares periodic reports for management, as required.
• Facilitate the operating room materials committee (OMC) meetings.
• Maintain tissue tracking system.
• Develops, implements, and monitors a surgical case cart program.
• Establishes a safe environment and consistently controls and monitors all areas.
• Monitors the preparation and maintenance of department reports, and prepares reports for management.
• Ensure patient confidentiality is maintained.

KEY REQUIREMENTS :

• A minimum of 3 years of materials management experience in a healthcare setting required.
• Prior experience placing orders for OR procedure supplies, scanning, receiving, and shelving supplies.
• Strong communication skills for interfacing with physicians and their offices in preparation for procedures.
• Associates Degree with 1-2 years specific OR Procedure / OR Supply experience or
• High School Diploma with 3-5 years specific OR Procedure / OR Supply experience.
• Technician Training.
• Certified C.S. Management Training.
• Surgical Technician or five years’ experience.
• BS or BA Preferred.
• Basic knowledge of reimbursement methodology
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