Details
Department: Surgical Services
Schedule: Full Time, Monday- Friday, Day Shift
Hospital: St Vincent Hospital
Location: Indianapolis, IN
BenefitsPaid time off (PTO)Various health insurance options & wellness plansRetirement benefits including employer match plansLong-term & short-term disabilityEmployee assistance programs (EAP)Parental leave & adoption assistanceTuition reimbursementWays to give back to your communityBenefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance and salary range at the time of the offer.ResponsibilitiesReview, contribute, and propose revisions to local policy, procedures and processes as needed, and act as a general resource leader and subject matter expert (SME) to the Sterile Processing department. Educate new and existing associates in the department.
Build and maintain relationships with Surgical Support Services market leadership. Identify education gaps and competency opportunities and serve as a subject matter resource when issues arise.
Assist in the development of standard operating procedures and policies to ensure adherence to national standards.
Develop and maintain onboarding materials. Develop competency programming for Sterile Processing associates and maintain tracking of skills development.
Assist in recruitment efforts for roles within the Sterile Processing department.
RequirementsLicensure / Certification / Registration:
One or more of the following required:
Central Service Tech specializing in Sterile Processing credentialed from the Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD) obtained within 6 Months (180 days) of hire date orjob transfer date.
Central Service Tech specializing in Sterile Processing credentialed from the Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA) obtained within 6 Months (180 days) of hire date or job transfer date.
Healthcare Leadership preferred.
Instrument Specialist credentialed from the Healthcare Sterile Processing Association preferred.
Education:
High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Bachelor's degree with 1 year of experience OR 5 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.
2 years of leadership or management experience preferred.
Additional Preferences
Must hold a Sterile Processing Certification (HSPA), with CRCST required. Candidate will have 6 months to acquire certification.
Minimum of 5+ years in Sterile Processing, preferably as an educator or manager of Sterile Processing
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