Hours are primarily from 7A or 8A to 3PM or 4P Monday to Friday. No dedicated call schedule but would be expected to be avaialbel for staff call outs as needed.
Duties include:
Staff assignments, validation checks, OR coordination's, staff supervision and support, assisting vendors with required tray needs.
Supervise and coordinate the staff and daily operations to include decontamination, assembly, sterilization, storing, and distributing all instruments handled by Central Sterile Services. Assembles and disassembles case carts. Ensures staff compliance with sterilization techniques, policies and procedures. Functions as a leader, preceptor and educator. Manages and maintains department inventory and equipment. Collaborates with surgical team to coordinate timely delivery of sterile instruments for surgeries and procedures. Assist leader with compliance to ensure the department complies with all local, state and federal healthcare regulations and standards. Develop and implement training programs for new staff and ongoing education for current team members.
About the department:
Sentara Obici Hospital is a recognized Primary Stroke Center and Magnet hospital, with an average of 5,000 cases per year. The 40-person team supports seven operating rooms, and performs a diverse range of procedures including general, ortho, podiatry, vascular, GYN, spine, and plastics, utilizing advanced systems like DaVinci robotic technology. The team, comprising RNs, surgical assistants, surgical technologists and OR techs, works across Obici and Bell Harbor hospitals, with opportunities to assist in Obstetrics as needed. The hospital values both new graduates and experienced professionals, offering amenities like free parking, shuttle service, and a supportive, collaborative environment.
Sterile Services includes a tenured 12-member team with an experienced leadership team in place.
Education
High School Graduate or equivalent required
Certification/Licensure
BLS within 90 days of hire Required
Unexpired Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) required
Experience
3 years of related experience required
Ability to transition between tasks efficiently required
Team work and communication skills required
EVS, Acute hospital experience or Hospital inventory experience, preferred.
Previous supervisor or leadership experience preferred.
Keywords: CSS, Sterile services, EVS, SPD, Inventory, Supply, Support, Healthcare, CRCST, leadership, supervisory, Lead Sterile Services Tech
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