Assistant Department Manager-Sterile Processing at Samaritan Health Services – Corvallis, Oregon
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About This Position
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JOB SUMMARY/PURPOSE
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Provides collaborative leadership for the process of planning, directing, integrating and coordinating activities to achieve departmental objectives and maintain high quality services. Provides effective leadership and support for employees.
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DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION
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The Sterile Processing team significantly contribute to patient care at Samaritan Health Services by preparing equipment and rooms for surgery. We are responsible for the cleaning, decontamination, disinfection and sterilization of surgical instrumentation and medical devices to remove bioburden that can cause healthcare-acquired infections (HAIs).
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EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS
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High School diploma or equivalent required.
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Three (3) years experience in a Central Service setting required.
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Prior leadership experience required.
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National Certification such as CBSPD or CRCST required.
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Certified Healthcare Leader (CHL) required within three (3) years of hire.
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Certified Instrument Specialist (CIS) preferred.
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KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES
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Infection Control and Sterilization - Knowledge of techniques and procedures and demonstrates ability to apply such knowledge in the areas of infection control and sterilization methods.
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Time Management - Ability to organize, plan and prioritize work to complete within required time frames and to follow-up on pending issues. Ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously and thrive in dynamic fast-paced environments and under pressure.
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Problem Solving - Ability to identify complex problems, review related information, employ creativity and alternative thinking to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
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PHYSICAL DEMANDS
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Rarely
(1 - 10% of the time)Occasionally
(11 - 33% of the time)Frequently
(34 - 66% of the time)Continually
(67 – 100% of the time)CLIMB - STAIRS
LIFT (Overhead: 54" and above) 0 - 20 Lbs
CRAWL (hands & knees)
SIT
WALK - INCLINE
CARRY 1-handed, 0 - 20 pounds
SQUAT Static (hold >30 sec)
KNEEL (on knees)
ROTATE TRUNK Sitting
BEND FORWARD at waist
WALK – LEVEL SURFACE
LIFT (Floor to Waist: 0"-36") 20 - 40 Lbs
LIFT (Knee to chest: 24"-54") 20 - 40 Lbs
LIFT (Waist to Eye: up to 54") 20 – 40 Lbs
CARRY 2-handed, 20 - 40 pounds
SQUAT Repetitive
REACH - Forward
REACH - Upward
ROTATE TRUNK Standing
MANUAL DEXTERITY Hands/wrists
FINGER DEXTERITY
PINCH Fingers
GRASP Hand/Fist
PUSH (0 - 20 pounds force)
PULL (0 - 20 pounds force)
STAND
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