Summary:
Supervises department operations during assigned shift. Interprets policies, procedures, standards and regulations as appropriate to department and medical staff. Performs duties of central sterilization technician when necessary. Sterilizes, cleans, wraps, stores and distributes supplies, instruments, and equipment used in patient care. Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job. Works under immediate supervision. Typically reports to a supervisor. Requires a high school diploma or equivalent and 1-3 years of related experience. Has knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field.
Position Qualifications/Minimum Requirements
Education:
Required: High School diploma/GED or equivalent experience required.
Preferred: Post High School Vocational/Specialized training
Experience:
Preferred: 2 years Central Sterilization experience; Supervisory/lead experience
Skills:
Ability to provide daily operational leadership to small teams. Appropriate prioritization while achieving safety and quality in a high volume environment; Engaging and effective communication and service skills; Adherence to policy and procedures; Process improvement oriented; Self-initiative to assist with whatever is needed.
Licenses/Certifications:
None required.
Northwest Medical Center is comprised of a 300-bedhospital, three urgent care facilities, a freestanding emergency center and a large physician group, offering you a variety of settings in which to work.Every location is dedicated to providing safe, quality patient care, but more than that is the commitment to employees.It strives to provide a culture of teamwork, respect and appreciation for all staff, whether they care for patients directly or work in a support role. With employee appreciation celebrations throughout the year, opportunities for growth and the satisfaction that you are part of a hospital leading the way with accessible, convenient healthcare in Tucson, Northwest is a great place to work.NMC is accredited by The Joint Commission and is an equal opportunity employer:race, gender, disability and Veteran status, and VEVRAA Federal Contractor - priority referral Protected Veterans requested.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)