Case Cart Specialist - 40hrs/week, DAYS

Albany Medical Center • Albany, NY

41d

About The Position

With direction from the Sterile Processing Manager, the Case Cart Specialist is responsible for all moment to moment CASE CART operations on designated shift. Plans, directs, problem solves, and performs quality measurements of all assigned tasks. Supervises and produces the weekly shift schedule for case cart operations, provides training and continuing education under the direction of the Training Specialist and Manager, and performs and or directs quality control measures on ALL aspects of the Case Cart operation. • Performs personnel activities pertaining to the Case Cart operation such as: hiring, orientation, training, continuing education, performance assessment, scheduling, corrective action, and related human resource activities for assigned staff. Produces and manages the weekly shift work schedule: Assigns job duties, manages and approves time off, manages holidays etc. • Provides moment to moment direction, planning, supervising, and quality management function for all assigned Processing functions on designated shift. Interacts regularly with primary case cart customers (OR) to ensure process is operating efficiently. Regularly engages in any process troubleshooting and ongoing process improvement activities as necessary. • Conducts and directs quality control audits and activities related to the Case Cart System including: checking carts for accuracy, monitoring supply delivery, etc. Monitors OR preference card discrepancies and works with OR staff to maintain card accuracy. • Assists Manager in formulating Processing policies and procedures; instructs staff in new/ revised policies/ procedures; responsible for implementation and reinforcement of policies and procedures. • Responsible for assisting with initial training of new staff and scheduling ongoing training of all assigned staff. Assists in the performance of competency assessments. • Interacts with and makes recommendations to Manager in regard to plant, equipment, and inventory needs and desires. Regularly interfaces with materials coordinator to assess inventory needs. Ensures proper inventory control procedures are followed and par levels are adequately maintained. • Acts as a primary liaison to the Operating Room and ALL other sterile processing case cart customers throughout the institution. • Demonstrates premier customer service skills and abilities and readily promotes and reinforces them to the staff. • Actively contributes to various groups and related committees, as requested.

Requirements

• Minimum HS diploma or GED. College courses preferred in science, healthcare or a related field.
• Must be certified as a sterile processing technician by one of the Sterile Processing certification bodies (IAHCSMM or CBSPD). In addition, must take and pass the Supervisor competency exam within two (2) years of hire or promotion.
• Minimum 3-5 years in Operating Room surgical case supply picking or Sterile Processing experience or related field.
• Basic knowledge of anatomy and biology, sterile technique, infection control, sterile storage, OR sterile supplies and quality management concepts.
• Competence in WINDOWS-based personal computer hardware and business software: WORD; EXCEL.
• Demonstrated premier leadership skills: Leads through example. Works with manager to select, hire, train and motivate a team of sterile processing professionals on the designated shift for the specific purpose of providing sterile goods on time for the operating room surgical cases (case cart distribution process).

Nice To Haves

• OR materials management experience desired.
• Prior supervisory /leadership experience desired.
• Previous experience performing quality control also desired.
• Knowledge of surgical instrument management software and or Materials Management software is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Plans, directs, problem solves, and performs quality measurements of all assigned tasks.
• Supervises and produces the weekly shift schedule for case cart operations
• Provides training and continuing education under the direction of the Training Specialist and Manager
• Performs and or directs quality control measures on ALL aspects of the Case Cart operation.
• Performs personnel activities pertaining to the Case Cart operation such as: hiring, orientation, training, continuing education, performance assessment, scheduling, corrective action, and related human resource activities for assigned staff.
• Produces and manages the weekly shift work schedule: Assigns job duties, manages and approves time off, manages holidays etc.
• Provides moment to moment direction, planning, supervising, and quality management function for all assigned Processing functions on designated shift.
• Interacts regularly with primary case cart customers (OR) to ensure process is operating efficiently.
• Regularly engages in any process troubleshooting and ongoing process improvement activities as necessary.
• Conducts and directs quality control audits and activities related to the Case Cart System including: checking carts for accuracy, monitoring supply delivery, etc.
• Monitors OR preference card discrepancies and works with OR staff to maintain card accuracy.
• Assists Manager in formulating Processing policies and procedures; instructs staff in new/ revised policies/ procedures; responsible for implementation and reinforcement of policies and procedures.
• Responsible for assisting with initial training of new staff and scheduling ongoing training of all assigned staff.
• Assists in the performance of competency assessments.
• Interacts with and makes recommendations to Manager in regard to plant, equipment, and inventory needs and desires.
• Regularly interfaces with materials coordinator to assess inventory needs.
• Ensures proper inventory control procedures are followed and par levels are adequately maintained.
• Acts as a primary liaison to the Operating Room and ALL other sterile processing case cart customers throughout the institution.
• Demonstrates premier customer service skills and abilities and readily promotes and reinforces them to the staff.
• Actively contributes to various groups and related committees, as requested.

Benefits

• Excellent health care coverage with no copay at Albany Medical Center providers
• A wide array of services and programs to support emotional, physical, and mental wellbeing

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED