Team Leader Sterile Processing

Company: Nuvance Health
Location: Danbury
Posted on: November 21, 2022

Job Description:

Nuvance Health has a network of convenient hospital and outpatient locations - Danbury Hospital, New Milford Hospital, Norwalk Hospital and Sharon Hospital in Connecticut, and Northern Dutchess Hospital, Putnam Hospital Center and Vassar Brothers Medical Center in New York - plus multiple primary and specialty care physician practices locations, including The Heart Center, a leading provider of cardiology care, and two urgent care offices. - Non-acute care is offered through various affiliates, including the Thompson House for rehabilitation and skilled nursing services, and the Home Care organizations. Summary:Position will be the Team Leader for the Sterile Processing Department, responsible for the evening operation of the department. This includes supervising employees in the coordination, monitoring, and deployment of SPD products for procedures occurring during the evening, and preparing SPD products for the next day's OR cases. Responsibilities:1. Responsible for the evening operation for the department, where employees are supervised in the decontamination and sterilization of products and instruments.2. Coordinates the staff preparation of instrument and supply case picks for the next day's OR cases, using the modified cart system.3. When necessary, performs manual and physical duties of a CSS Technician.4. Maintains standards for sterilization per Joint Commission and regulatory agencies during evening hours.5. Prepares work assignments for staff during evening shift.6. Monitors and educates staff on the use of pick tickets and case cards to ensure 100% accuracy and completion of case carts.7. Transfers critical information on status of sterilization, supplies, and instruments to the department manager.8. Fulfills all compliance responsibilities related to the position.9. Performs other duties as assigned. Other information:Required:Minimum Experience: three yearsDesired: Location: Danbury-24 Hospital Ave Work Type: Full-Time Standard Hours: 40.00 FTE: 1.000000 Work Schedule: Day 8 Work Shift: Days Org Unit: 706 Department: Sterile Processing Exempt: No Grade: S5 Working conditions:Essential:* Significant manual skills / motor coord & finger dexterity* Some occupational risk* Medium to Heavy effort. May exert up to 35 lbs. force* Some exposure to dirt, odors, noise, human waste, etc.EOE, including disability/vets. We will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation to the known physical or mental limitations of a qualified applicant with a disability unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. If you believe you require such assistance to complete this form or to participate in an interview, please contact Human Resources at 203-739-7330 (for reasonable accommodation requests only). Please provide all information requested to assure that you are considered for current or future opportunities. Job SummaryJob Type: FULL-TIMEEmployment Type: EMPLOYEELocation: Danbury, CT, USA

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