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Department: Sterile Processing
Schedule: Full Time, Monday- Friday, 8:00-5:00
Hospital: Off- site
Location: Remote
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.ResponsibilitiesThis role will have cross functional responsibilities to the National and local Sterile Processing departments. Additionally, you will also be a part of ongoing performance management across 90+ SPDs nationally, as well as optimizing service of our Sterile Processing Departments and High Level Disinfection Areas. Your goal will be to provide the highest levels of service and hospitality, reducing disruptions found in Sterile Processing Departments and High Level Disinfection Areas, so caregivers can focus on providing care to patients rather than the supplies and instruments needed to do so.Responsibilities
Develop relationships with subject matter experts in Sterile Processing and High Level Disinfection at various sites to establish credibility, lead change, and influence performance expectations.
Leverage analytics to define best practices for the Sterile Processing Departments and High Level Disinfection Areas and develop logistics and operational programs to support achievement of these best practices.
Stay up-to-date with AAMI Industry Standards and TJC requirements, and implement best practices and standard processes proactively in advance of TJC audits.
Facilitate the distribution and understanding of best practices resulting from TJC Audits to other locations throughout Ascension, as well as the standardization of those practices through SOP development and implementation.
Assess operational improvement opportunities and standardization within Sterile Processing Departments and High Level Disinfection.
Perform operational assessment program specific to Sterile Processing and High Level Disinfection operations to identify opportunities for improvement.
Support/address urgent needs related to the service/operations/function of Sterile Processing and High Level Disinfection or logistics and operations as necessary.
Flex into operational and/or sterile processing and high level disinfection roles, as needed, to enhance capacity or support interim gaps.
Serve as a point of contact for patient safety related issues at individual sites.
Provide clear, compelling leadership, strong communication, and executive presence, with an emphasis on developing associates and supporting Ascension’s succession planning.
Reports to: Introspection Team, Director
Collaborates with: Hospital leadership, hospital Sterile Processing departments, departments with High Level Disinfection, Surgical Services, Patient Safety and Compliance, Quality and Regulatory, Infection Prevention, Medxcel, Trimedx, and other operations teams across the country.
RequirementsEducation:
High School diploma equivalency with 3 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Bachelor's degree with 2 years of cumulative experience OR 7 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.
3 years of leadership or management experience preferred.
Additional PreferencesAdditional Preferences
Master’s Degree preferred
5+ years of combined relevant experience (project management, associate management, Sterile Processing Department knowledge, and High Level Disinfection knowledge).
Willingness and ability to travel 80%.
Certifications-HSPA (Healthcare Sterile Processing Association) Certification-High Level Disinfection Certification (CER, CFER)-Lean Six SigmaWhy Join Our TeamAscension associates are key to our commitment of transforming healthcare and providing care to all, especially those most in need. Join us and help us drive impact through reimagining how we can deliver a people-centered healthcare experience and creating the solutions to do it. Explore career opportunities across our ministry locations and within our corporate headquarters.Ascension is a leading non-profit, faith-based national health system made up of over 134,000 associates and 2,600 sites of care, including more than 140 hospitals and 40 senior living communities in 19 states.Our Mission, Vision and Values encompass everything we do at Ascension. Every associate is empowered to give back, volunteer and make a positive impact in their community. Ascension careers are more than jobs; they are opportunities to enhance your life and the lives of the people around you.Equal Employment Opportunity EmployerAscension will provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, gender, sexual orientation, gender identification or expression, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, genetic information, carrier status or any other legally protected status or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/22-088EEOCKnowYourRights1020.pdf) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/22-088EEOCKnowYourRightsSp1020.pdf) poster.As a military friendly organization, Ascension promotes career flexibility and offers many benefits to help support the well-being of our military families, spouses, veterans and reservists. Our associates are empowered to apply their military experience and unique perspective to their civilian career with Ascension.Pay Non-Discrimination Notice (https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ofccp/pdf/pay-transp%20EnglishformattedESQA508c.pdf)Please note that Ascension will make an offer of employment only to individuals who have applied for a position using our official application. Be on alert for possible fraudulent offers of employment. Ascension will not solicit money or banking information from applicants.E-Verify StatementThis employer participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program. Please click the E-Verify link below for more information.E-Verify (https://e-verify.uscis.gov/web/media/resourcesContents/E-VerifyParticipationPosterES.pdf)
