Supervisor, Transportation (Supply Chain Ops)

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Why Join UPMC? 

We don’t just take care of patients — we take care of our team, too. And we have the data to prove it. In addition to the benefits you’d expect from an industry leader you can expect: 

• AWARD-WINNING WORKPLACE: Ranked #1 for Best Places to Work for Women & Diverse Managers by Diversity MBA

• A recent study showed that UPMC benefits are 20% higher in value than other healthcare providers in our market. 

• Competitive pay 

• Tuition reimbursement 

• Opportunities to grow in your career at UPMC 

UPMC is looking for a full-time Supervisor to support our UPMC Transportation Department located in Harrisburg.

This position works daylight, Monday-Friday. Weekends off!

Purpose:
The Central Service Supervisor supervises the Central Service function. Responsible for operations, quality of service provided, employee development, operating and capital budget accountability, and short/long-term planning. Prepares, maintains, and reprocesses sterile supplies and equipment.

Responsibilities:
 

• Recommend interdepartmental and department policies and procedures on operations in areas of responsibility.
• Maintain a positive attitude during interactions with all hospital personnel, patients, and visitors.
• Monitor the completion of employee time cards and associated documentation.
• Maintain Operating Room linen within Central Service and deliver these linens along with O.R. basins to the O.R. as requested each day.
• Implement and maintain accurate position descriptions and performance standards for all subordinates; review job performance of each subordinate on an annual or as required basis and make recommendations to Manager concerning potential merit increments.
• Ensure all personnel are aware of hospital policies and procedures; enact disciplinary procedures when appropriate.
• Maintain accurate tracking system for all utilized equipment.
• Implement and interpret monthly activity data for Central Sterile functions; data highlights departmental performances, pinpoints problems, develops alternatives, and advises on significant trends.
• Serve as Central Service representative to the hospital user groups for all operations- related issues, including purchasing/rental issues and financial issues to ensure proper levels of service satisfaction.
• Repair all non-operational equipment immediately upon arrival into the department.
• Perform pick-ups of all soiled items, including lab glassware, general medical/surgical supplies, and equipment from the patient units for reprocessing.
• Select, evaluate, develop, motivate, and counsel subordinates.
• Clean and prepare all items for reprocessing.
• Assist in development and monitoring of operating and capital budgets in all areas of responsibility; prepare monthly budget variance reports which examine budgeted versus actual expenditures.
• Responsible for the batching/preparation of all unit charges and equipment vouchers daily.
• Make equipment rounds continuously per shift and deliver all serviced equipment to the Distribution Center.
• Keep the department in a clean and organized fashion, while following the appropriate aseptic techniques at all times.
• Maintain an awareness of any change in departmental procedures and policies.