Job Description
About us
At
Cooper University Health Care
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our commitment to providing extraordinary health care begins with our team. Our extraordinary professionals are continuously discovering clinical innovations and enhanced access to the most up-to-date facilities, equipment, technologies and research protocols. We have a commitment to our employees to provide competitive rates and compensation programs. Cooper offers full and part-time employees a comprehensive benefits program, including health, dental, vision, life, disability, and retirement. We also provide attractive working conditions and opportunities for career growth through professional development.
Discover why Cooper University Health Care is the employer of choice in South Jersey.
Short Description
Manages an 8-hour shift responsible for the activities of sterile processing,
decontamination and distribution of sterilized products to inpatient and outpatient care
departments and entities. Plans, designs and monitors procedures for a variety of activities relating to the processing and sterilization of surgical/medical equipment, supplies and materials to assure compliance with quality and safety standards. Ensures staff provides high quality infection control and patient focused services which comply with regulatory, state, local and federal requirements.
Directs the administration and coordination of sterile processing and decontamination of surgical instruments, and other medical/surgical devices and equipment as well as distribution of same, including management of the case cart delivery system for surgical procedures.
Assists with ongoing staff development, acts as a backup for payroll, ordering of supplies and other administrative duties.
Experience Required
3 years or more of experience in a sterile processing or operating room environment, 1 year of supervisory experience preferred.
Knowledge of decontamination and sterilization sciences, case cart systems and medical/surgical supplies and equipment.
In depth knowledge of the following standards: AAMI (Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation), AORN, FDA, JCAHO, and OSHA. Computer experience required.
Demonstrates competence in management and leadership skills.
Demonstrates effective communication skills. Word, Excel, Office software and analytical skills.
Education Requirements
High School Diploma required; graduate of a Sterile Processing program required.
License/Certification Requirements
CRCST Certification required; ASHCSP (The American Society of Healthcare Central Service Professionals) or IAHCSMM (International Association of Healthcare Central Service Material Management) required;
CHL must be obtained within 1 year of start date (in CSP Supv job)
Job Tags
Full time, Part time, Work at office, Local area, Shift work,