Job Information
HCA Healthcare Director Sterile Processing in Gainesville, Florida
Description
This position is incentive eligible.
Introduction
Last year alone, HCA Healthcare colleagues invested over 156,000 hours impacting our communities. As a(an) Director Sterile Processing with HCA Florida North Florida Hospital, you can be a manager in an organization that is devoted to giving!
Benefits
HCA Florida North Florida Hospital, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:
Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
Colleague recognition program
Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.
Learn more about Employee Benefits (https://careers.hcahealthcare.com/pages/employee-benefits-and-rewards)
Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.
Come join our team as a(an) Director Sterile Processing. We care for our communities and employees! HCA Hope Fund in fourteen years reached a historic milestone: $50 million in help to our colleagues in need. Last year, HCA Healthcare and our colleagues donated $13.8 million dollars to charitable organizations. Apply Today!
Job Summary and Qualifications
Job Summary:
Responsible to follow hospital and AAMI standards and policies as related to cleaning, decontamination and processing of surgical instrumentation and patient care equipment performed in the Central Sterile Supply Department. Responsible for the day-to-day workflow of the department and the efficiency and quality of the work performed within the department. Participates in Performance Improvement projects. Assumes weekends, on-call, holidays and shift responsibilities as assigned. Maintains education through attendance of all mandatory in services and self-study. Job may include direct supervision of students at the discretion of the area supervisor. Employee must have the same licensure or have completed the same training to satisfy the requirements of the discipline of the student.
What you will do in this role:
Manages staff to ensure quality of work.
Monitors/evaluates customer satisfaction surveys to identify strengths/weaknesses of Dept.
Keeps the Department Director informed of any unusual concerns, situations or conditions relative to patients and medical staff.
Assists staff members in establishing goals and objectives for individual growth/development.
Keeps and maintains all records of safety and quality controls within the department.
Evaluates and recommends purchase of instruments, repairs and capital equipment.
Recognizes/develops new services/processes to present to Department Director as appropriate.
Insure the application of Customer Service principles in meeting and exceeding the expectations of internal and external customers to provide satisfaction.
Monitors staff interpersonal transactions to insure application of customer service practices.
Reviews customer service precepts with staff as needed.
Recognizes individuals for practicing outstanding customer service.
Provides necessary materials to enable employees to function at peak performance in providing customer service
Manage fiscal operation of department using the budget as a guideline for revenue and expense analysis.
Assists in development of new processes or services which to supervise staff within perimeters assigned.
Utilizes proper Human Resource guidelines in the selection, training and ongoing performance management of staff. Ensures appropriate facility staffing levels based on customer needs.
Leads by example and inspires employees to highest potential.
Utilizes information gathered at staff meetings to develop action plans for process improvement.
Implements improvement in productivity without decreasing quality of customer service.
Develops programs to broaden employee knowledge and skill level and takes advantage of cross-training opportunities within the department.
Maintains collaborative/cooperative relationships with others in the organization by sharing meaningful information, soliciting feedback and exhibiting respect and support. Integrates department’s services with the hospital’s primary function.
Is proactive in developing a network between and within departments.
Collaborates with internal customers prior to implementing department changes impacting those customers. Gets feedback once change has been implemented.
Is proactive in exchanging feedback/recognition with staff and director.
Actively promotes and supports facility’s philosophy, mission, vision and Code of Ethics and Compliance.
Analyzes and informs director of needs for instrumentation.
Observes staff for efficiency and completeness of processing instrument trays
Supervises, orients and instructs personnel emphasizing importance of quality in sterile processing.
Inspects area daily for compliance with policies, procedures, regulations and standards. Takes corrective action when violations occur.
Maintains quality assurance, safety, environmental and infection control standards for area.
Maintains open relationship with all department utilizing sterile processing. Gives feedback to departments as needed.
What qualifications you will need:
Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
Bachelors Degree
Certified Sterile Processing Technician (CSPT), or Certified Registered Central Service Technician
HCA Florida North Florida Hospital is a 523-bed, full-service medical and surgical acute care center. For over 49 years, we have served North Central Florida. We offer comprehensive cardiovascular care, oncology, orthopedics, and neurosciences. We offer minimally-invasive laparoscopic and robotic surgery, weight loss surgery and treatment. Other services that we provide include women’s health and wound therapy. We are fully accredited by the Joint Commission and certified as a Comprehensive Stroke Center. Our hospital has an Accredited Chest Pain Center by ACC (American College of Cardiology) and is designated as a Blue Distinction Center for Spine Surgery and Bariatric Surgery. We are committed to patient safety and quality of care. We have received the highest scores available in recognition of this commitment.
HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.
"The great hospitals will always put the patient and the patient's family first, and the really great institutions will provide care with warmth, compassion, and dignity for the individual."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder
Become a manager with an organization that invests in your career while giving to the community. We are seeking distinguished applicants for our Director Sterile Processing opening. Help HCA Healthcare create healthier tomorrows for patients and communities.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.