Sterile Processing Quality Control Specialist-2nd Shift-VUH-$5000 Sign on Bonus

Vanderbilt University Medical Center•Nashville, TN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Quality Control Specialist works under the direction of the Director of Quality and Safety. Auditors are accountable for the effective implementation of quality systems for sterile processing and strive to enhance patient care outcomes through consistent processes of our quality management programs. This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact within Vanderbilt Health, supported by a comprehensive benefits package which may include health, disability, retirement and/or wellness offerings to enhance your well-being and professional growth. Vanderbilt Health is committed to fostering an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and is committed to the principles of equal opportunity.

Requirements

Certified Instrument Specialist - Healthcare Sterile Processing Association
Certified Registered Central Service Technician - Healthcare Sterile Processing Association
Certified Sterile Processing Technician - The Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution, Inc
Certified Surgical Instrument Specialist - Certification Board of Sterile Processing and Distribution
Relevant Work Experience
2 years
High School Diploma or GED (Required)
Environmental Sterility & Safety (Intermediate)
Surgical Equipment Knowledge (Intermediate)
Equipment Operation and Maintenance (Intermediate)
Inventory Control (Intermediate)
Quality Assurance (Intermediate)
Possess very high Instrument Intelligence for the selected surgical specialty/service line.
Strong knowledge of functionality, cleaning and assembly complexities etc.
Data capture of findings from crucial inspections points.

Nice To Haves

The sign-on bonus is not applicable to current VUMC staff or former staff who have worked for VUMC in the past twelve months.
The sign-on bonus is only available for full-time positions.

Responsibilities

Measures, monitors, and reports metrics for SPD quality indicators for their specified department and shift though review and analysis of the reports
Identifies patterns and trends in data which includes but is not limited to assembled sets completions, error rates with incomplete sets, and improperly assembled sets
Ensures the program follows institutional, departmental, and external regulatory agency guidelines and provides SPD leadership with key quality data recommendations for improvement.
Collaborates with SPD leadership by minimizing the frequency of severity of adverse events, managers and investigates the cause of those events to prevent errors
Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs.
Performs tasks that are typically routine that may impact team's performance with occasional guidance.
Utilizes some discretion and research to solve routine problems.
Applies knowledge of standards, established processes and procedure that apply to your own job.
Provides guidance to entry level co-workers.
Continuously improves own skills by identifying development opportunities.
Seeks to understand colleagues' priorities, working styles and develops relationships across areas.
Openly shares information with others and communicates in a clear and courteous manner.
Invests time to understand the problems, needs of others and how to provide excellent service.
Seeks to understand issues, solves routine problems, and raises proper concerns in a timely manner.
Listens carefully to understand the issues and provides accurate information and support.
Checks work quality before delivery and asks relevant questions to meet quality standards.
Demonstrates basic knowledge of conditions that affect safety and reports unsafe conditions to the appropriate person or department.
Takes responsibility for completing assigned activities and thinks beyond standard approaches to provide high-quality work/service.
Displays understanding of how personal actions will impact departmental resources.
Uses accurate information and good decision making to consistently achieve results on time and without error.
Willingly proposes/accepts ideas or initiatives that will impact day-to-day operations by offering suggestions to enhance them.
Absorbs new technology quickly; understands when to utilize the appropriate tools and procedures to ensure proper course of action.
Embraces changes by keeping an open mind to changing plans and incorporates change instructions into own area of work.