The Assistant Manager provides guidance, direction and leadership to Central Processing staff to deliver quality service to departments in providing patient care equipment and surgical instrumentation reprocessing functions including collection, decontamination, assembly, sterilization, high-level disinfection and distribution. Ensuring quality, productivity, and labor efficiency; and assisting department manager in accomplishing strategic and operational objectives. Serves as subject matter expert and resource for product reprocessing and ensures compliance with departmental budget. Models' excellence in customer service, ensuring the highest standards for both internal and external constituent satisfaction.Apply By November 27, 2024Minimum Qualifications
- A Base Certification from either CRCST from Healthcare Sterile Processing (HSPA) or from CSPDT from The Certification Board of Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD)
- Must maintain certification by completing CEU's and renewing certifications as a condition of employment.
- Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training.
- At least (5) five years demonstrated experience working as a sterile processing technician in a Sterile Processing Department.
- Minimum (2) year experience as a Sterile processing Manager / Supervisor
- Demonstrated experience practicing and implementing operational practices according to AAMI Standards and Guidelines.
- Extensive understanding and ability to maintain current knowledge of regulatory requirements and professional agencies, including but not limited to CMS, TJC, AORN, and APIC.to ensure compliance.
- Experience with disinfection, sterilization, packaging, and infection control practices and principles.
- Demonstrated experience overseeing or adherence to departmental staffing, revenue / or expense budgets.
- Extensive knowledge of AAMI (American Association of Medical Instrumentation) recommended practices and regulatory agency guidelines as it pertains to sterile processing.
- Experience and a knowledge base of a surgical atmosphere.
- High attention to detail, quality, and thoroughness to complete work in timely and accurate manner. Independent critical thinking skills and initiative to recognize, identify and solve problems understanding potential impact to others, patients, and internal and external customers. Experience using Central Processing programs and computers including instrument tracking program, email, spreadsheets, and word processing software. Ability to apply policy and procedure when making decisions. Ability to identify, analyze and report problems accurately and timely. Ability to exercise sound judgment to recognize situations that need to be escalated and notify supervisor or other management of unusual or unexpected situations. Ability to assist in planning and organizing workflow well; meet established turn-around-times, and deadlines. Ability to prioritize work to meet established turnaround times and administrative deadlines. Demonstrated ability to develop creative solutions to problems and tackle issues in a self-motivated manner in line with the direction of the project team and the organization. Ability to maintain a satisfactory level of performance at all times. Self motivation and ability to work independently to complete work or projects as instructed in a timely, qualitative and productive manner. Awareness and sensitivity to the diversity, equity and inclusion of others as part of a positive work culture. Ability to demonstrate sensitivity and acceptance of individual differences to achieve a common goal. Ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally to the appropriate target audience. Ability to work with internal and external customers, co workers and members of the hospital community in a professional, respectful and service oriented manner.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in a healthcare field preferred.
Key Responsibilities
- 40% - Supervisor and Clinical Responsibilities
- 40% - Liaison for Ambulatory Clinics and Non operative sites
- 15% - Practice and Compliance Regulatory Preparedness
- 5% - Other Duties
Department Overview Central Processing is a department within Perioperative Services that supports 40 plus operating rooms by cleaning, disinfecting and sterilizing surgical instrumentation, flexible scope and case cart assembly. The Central Processing unit also supports Patient Care Services. Ambulatory Services and the Primary Care Network: within the health system by cleaning, disinfecting reusable equipment and the cleaning, disinfecting and sterilization of surgical instrumentation used by these services. Central Processing cleans and restocks all emergency crash carts;, PAPR supply cart, airway boxes and ICU transport bags. The Central Processing manages fiscal. material, and human resources to support the planning and coordination of surgical care and other patient care in the hospital and clinics.Position Information
- Salary or Pay Range: $ 39.70 - $73.23
- Salary Frequency: Hourly
- Salary Grade: 23
- UC Job Title: CTRL STERILE SUPV 2
- Number of Positions: 1
- Appointment Type: Staff: Career
- Percentage of Time: 100 %
- Shift Hours: 2230-0700
- Location: 48X (4868XST)
- Union Representation: 99 - Non-Represented (PPSM)
- Benefits Eligible: Yes
- Hybrid/Remote/Onsite: This position is 100% on-site
Benefits Outstanding benefits and perks are among the many rewards of working for the University of California. UC Davis offers a full range of benefits, resources and programs to help you bring your best self to work, as well as to help you and your family achieve your health, wellness, financial and career goals. Learn more about the benefits below and eligibility rules by visiting either our handy Benefits Summary for UC Davis Health Employees or Benefits Summary for UC Davis Employees and our Benefits Page .If you are represented by a union, benefits are negotiated between the University of California (UC) and your union and finalized in a contract. Read your bargaining unit's employment contract, stay abreast of current negotiations and learn about collective bargaining at UC: High quality and low-cost medical plans to choose from to fit your family's needs UC pays for Dental and Vision insurance premiums for you and your family Extensive leave benefits including Pregnancy and Parental Leave, Family & Medical Leave Paid Holidays annually as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement Paid Time Off/Vacation/Sick Time as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement Continuing Education (CE) allowance and Education Reimbursement Program as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement Access to free professional development courses and learning opportunities for personal and professional growth WorkLife and Wellness programs and resources On-site Employee Assistance Program including access to free mental health services Supplemental insurance offered including additional life, short/long term disability, pet insurance and legal coverage Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSFL) Qualified Employer & Student Loan Repayment Assistance Program for qualified roles Retirement benefit options for eligible roles including Pension and other Retirement Saving Plans. More information on our retirement benefits can be found here UC Davis cares about building a community, which is why we provide resources to enhance diversity, equity and inclusion as well as Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) to support our staffPhysical Demands
- Standing - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
- Walking - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
- Sitting - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
- Lifting/Carrying 0-25 Lbs - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
- Lifting/Carrying 26-50 lbs - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
- Lifting/Carrying over 50 lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
- Pushing/Pulling 0-25 Lbs - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
- Pushing/Pulling 26-50 lbs - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
- Pushing/Pulling over 50 lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
- Bending/Stooping - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
- Squatting/Kneeling - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
- Twisting - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
- Climbing (e.g., stairs or ladders) - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
- Reaching overhead - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
- Keyboard use/repetitive motion - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
Environmental Demands
- Chemicals, dust, gases, or fumes - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
- Loud noise levels - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
- Marked changes in humidity or temperature - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
- Microwave/Radiation - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
- Operating motor vehicles and/or equipment - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
- Extreme Temperatures - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
- Uneven Surfaces or Elevations - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
Mental Demands
- Sustained attention and concentration - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
- Complex problem solving/reasoning - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
- Ability to organize & prioritize - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
- Communication skills - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
- Numerical skills - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
- Constant Interaction - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
- Customer/Patient Contact - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
- Multiple Concurrent Tasks - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
Work Environment May be assigned to work at any Periop Sterile Processing to meet operational needsSpecial Requirements
- This is a critical position, as defined by UC policy and local procedures, and as such, employment is contingent upon successful completion of background check(s), including but not limited to criminal record history background check(s)
- This is a positions with direct access to or responsibility for controlled substances, high risk hazardous chemicals, biological or radioactive/nuclear materials
- This position is designated as a mandated reporter under CANRA and UC policy, and employment is contingent on compliance with applicable policies, procedures and training requirements
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