Assistant Manager-Cobble Hill SPD-Day Shift(35 hours)

NYU Langone Health•New York, NY

About The Position

NYU Langone Health is a fully integrated health system that consistently achieves the best patient outcomes through a rigorous focus on quality that has resulted in some of the lowest mortality rates in the nation. Vizient Inc. has ranked NYU Langone the No. 1 comprehensive academic medical center in the country for three years in a row, and U.S. News & World Report recently placed nine of its clinical specialties among the top five in the nation. NYU Langone offers a comprehensive range of medical services with one high standard of care across 6 inpatient locations, its Perlmutter Cancer Center, and over 320 outpatient locations in the New York area and Florida. With $14.2 billion in revenue this year, the system also includes two tuition-free medical schools, in Manhattan and on Long Island, and a vast research enterprise with over $1 billion in active awards from the National Institutes of Health. For more information, go to NYU Langone Health [http://nyulangone.org/], and interact with us on LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/company/nyulangonehealth/?viewAsMember=true], Glassdoor [https://www.glassdoor.com/Reviews/NYU-Langone-Health-Reviews-E121521.htm], Indeed [https://www.indeed.com/cmp/Nyu-Langone-Health/reviews], Facebook [http://facebook.com/NYULangone], Twitter [http://twitter.com/nyulangone], YouTube [http://www.youtube.com/user/nyulmc] and Instagram [http://instagram.com/nyulangone]. Position Summary: We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Assistant Manager-Cobble Hill SPD-Day Shift(35 hours). In this role, the successful candidate Coordinates and monitors all sterile processing and supply distribution functions such as decontamination, preparation/packaging, sterilization of surgical instruments ordering, storage of materials, supplies usage and storage and mobile patient equipment management. Responsible for first line supervision of all sterile processing activities, staff scheduling, shift management and the coordination of surgical instruments to the operating rooms.

Requirements

High school diploma or the equivalent.
Current certification for Central Service by an accredited agency - Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA).
Minimum of five years experience of SPD or two years experience SPD with certification as instrument specialist and proven abilities.
Must hold comprehensive knowledge and experience in surgical instrumentation in Gen, ENT, Ortho, Neuro, Plastics, Cardiac.
Strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to interpret procedural policies and to follow written instructions required.
Ability to perform detailed work and basic mathematical calculations.
Must have a thorough knowledge of microbiology as it relates to SPD and OR, cleaning procedures, disinfection and sterilization protocols, and the maintenance, disassembly and assembly of hospital equipment, surgical instruments and regulatory standards.
Operational knowledge of standard OR surgical supplies, prostheses, instruments, and equipment.
Knowledge of medical terminology, including surgical procedures, and human anatomy is required.
Previous experience maintaining and operating all pieces of automated and mechanical equipment used in the processing areas (e.g., washer/decontaminator, sterilizer, cart washer, etc.).
Ability to operate basic office equipment (e.g., personal computer, photocopier, etc.).
Central Sterile tech (HSPA)

Nice To Haves

Bachelors degree in healthcare or related field.
CIS certification.
CHL certification.
Knowledge of basic instruments.
Experience with inventory control and supplies.
Experience with instrument tracking system.
Experience with timekeeping software

Responsibilities

Oversees and creates schedule and staff assignments
Monitors and organizes workload and productivity. Reassigns staff to different assignments within the department as needed
Responsible for completing end of shift reports and ensuring shift handoffs
Reviews next days case schedule to ensure prioritization of trays/supplies needed
Ensures that sterile instruments trays, supplies, and special equipment for surgical procedures are readily available
Oversees staff performance and corrective disciplinary actions (including time and attendance)
Completes annual and periodic performance reviews for staff
Ensures staff compliance with regulatory standards, annual competencies and health records i.e (immunizations)
Ensures staff are familiar with and properly utilize department instrument tracking system
Troubleshoot sterilization and disinfection equipment as places services calls. Tracks equipment service downtime
Responsible for record keeping of HLD and sterilization logs
Ensures communication with SPD customer service for timely delivery of equipment and instruments
Ensures that employees adhere to safe practices.
Monitors staff adherence to personal protective equipment (PPE) policy
Performs regular QA audits of processed items. Initiates immediate recall of instruments of instruments with questions of sterility or defects
Performs other departmental responsibilities as needed

Benefits

At NYU Langone Health, we are committed to supporting our workforce and their loved ones with a comprehensive benefits and wellness package.
Our offerings provide a robust support system for any stage of life, whether it's developing your career, starting a family, or saving for retirement.
The support employees receive goes beyond a standard benefit offering, where employees have access to financial security benefits, a generous time-off program and employee resources groups for peer support.
Additionally, all employees have access to our holistic employee wellness program, which focuses on seven key areas of well-being: physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive care.
The benefits and wellness package is designed to allow you to focus on what truly matters.
Join us and experience the extensive resources and services designed to enhance your overall quality of life for you and your family.

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