Assists with the management of department activities to include planning, operations, directional supervision of the Supply, Instrumentation, Tray Assembly, Sterilization; Facilitates the flow of Instrumentation equipment and priorities for sterilization; and maintains clear communications with impacted department.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assists consistently in the on-going evaluation of systems, activities, and environment, making recommendations for improvement where appropriate.
• Assists in staff development through training/counseling staff regarding hospital, service lines, and department responsibilities, as well as performance standards as needed
• Assists the Manager in the establishment of policies, procedures, and standards to ensure on-going quality services in a safe, productive and cost-effective manner.
• Coordinates effectively unit activities to ensure efficient and competent services maintaining harmonious relationships among staff.  Receive and resolve work related problems with appropriate personnel policies and mechanisms.
• Maintains adequate quantity of reprocessed and repackaged supplies, instrumentation, and equipment to meet patient care demands of Surgery and Nursing units.
• Manages all supply, instrumentation, tray assembly, sterilization, and distribution process related to the Surgical and Obstetrics Case Cart System.
• Supervises and evaluates Supply Processing and Distribution staff members.
• Supervises, assigns, and directs the activity of all personnel working in the Supply Processing and Distribution Service Unit.
• Performs other duties as needed and/or assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Basic knowledge of computer systems and supply inventory methods.
• Basic knowledge of surgical supplies and instrumentation and sterilization.
• Ability to work at assigned tasks on own initiative, expected to seek assistance on unfamiliar tasks.
• Must possess skills for planning, organizing, directing, and controlling.

EDUCATION

• High School Diploma / GED - Required
• Certificate Sterile Processing - Required
• SPD Course Certification Required

EXPERIENCE

• 2 Years Healthcare/Medical - Instrument Processing/Cart Preparation - Required
• 1 Year Healthcare/Medical - Supervisor - Required
• 1 Year SPD Supervisory - Required

STANDARDS OF BEHAVIOR
Meets the Standards of Behavior as outlined in Personnel Policy and Procedure #1, Employee Relations Code.

CONFIDENTIALITY/HIPAA/CORPORATE COMPLIANCE
Demonstrates knowledge of procedures for protecting and maintaining security, confidentiality and integrity of employee, patient, family, organizational and other medical information. Understands and supports the commitment of Methodist Hospitals in adhering to federal, state and local laws, rules and regulations governing ethical business practices for healthcare providers.

DISCLAIMER - The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. The statements are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.