High Level Disinfection and Sterilization Specialist - Highland Park, United States - Edward-Elmhurst Health

Edward-Elmhurst Health

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Highland Park, United States

1 week ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

Position Highlights:

Sign on bonus: 5K
Position: HLDS Support Specialist
Location: Highland Park Hospital
Full Time/

Part Time: 40 hours

Hours: Monday-Friday, 12:00noon8:30pm
Required Travel: To other Endeavor sites as needed

A Brief Overview:

The HLDS Support Specialist:
Supports and manages the business / operational needs of identified areas with High Level Disinfection / Sterilization (HLDS).
Provides support in the development of reports that provide a trend analysis in the areas of: budgets, statistics, capital requests, patient satisfaction surveys and strategic plans.
Performs all financial reconciliation and variance analysis as well as proformas required for strategic plans.
Reports directly to Manager, HLDS Operations
Works directly with SPD Leadership team to accomplish goals.
Works collaboratively with the SPD and Perioperative Services leadership team
Compliance with overall strategic plans, financial reconciliation, variance analysis.

What you will do:

Identifies problems, recommends changes, and brings solutions to the attention of the Managers and Director of Sterile Processing on issues relating to service, staffing, operations, and expansion.
Coordinates and analyzes various sources of information and data for decisionmaking purposes.
Coordinates new equipment requests and audits the manufacturer Instructions for Use (IFU)
Develops and implements tactical plans for operations improvement and / or departmental growth.
Completes special projects as assigned.
Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Assures availability and integrity of technological and biomedical devices.
Knowledge of technical Northshore University HealthSystemancements available to improve accuracy and efficiency.
Monitors and analyzes staffing and resource utilization.
Collaborates with Sr. Director of Nursing to develop / implement and follow up on action plans for fiscal management.
Provides education and inservices as needed to ensure adequate and clear understanding of financial status for leadership team.
Provides analysis of reported data and recommendations for improvement.
Works collaboratively with key contacts in individual work units.
Maintains departmental records, staffing and personnel files.
Performs regular audits in all areas that perform components of HLDS
Runs reports on quality and compliance regularly assists with HLDS Tracers
Coordinates logistics for support services related to HLDS (vendors, staff, etc)
Analyzes interdepartmental and intradepartmental coordination.
Facilitates all JCAHO and IDPH regulatory survey and response activities as directed.
Assures appropriateness and integrity, as well as preventive maintenance, of equipment devices and furniture to patient and family needs.
Maintains environment of care compliance in all assigned areas.
Serves on committees and task forces as assigned.
Participates in staff meetings as necessary.
Participates in manager and supervisor meetings as needed.
Imports data from operating systems in spreadsheets. Manipulates data to provide analysis and recommendation for statistical trends.
Performs periodic and scheduled report analysis for departmental activities. Maintains database on an ongoing basis.
Prepares summaries of department compliance and monitors quality performance for HLDS.
Oversees and reconciles charge capture process.

What you will need:

High School Required
Bachelors Degree Preferred
Two to five years related experience in healthcare sterile processing (or procedural area) environment.
Experience in project management and staff education.
Intimate knowledge of Sterile Processing policies and industry (AORN, AAMI, IAHSCMM, etc) best practices.
Required

Benefits:

Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development
Various Medical, Dental, and Vision options, including Domestic Partner Coverage
Tuition Reimbursement
Free Parking at designated locations
Wellness Program Savings Plan
Health Savings Account Options
Retirement Options with Company Match
Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay
Community Involvement Opportunities