High Level Disinfection and Sterilization Specialist

2 weeks ago


Highland Park, United States Edward-Elmhurst Health Full time

Position Highlights:

- Sign on bonus: 5K
- Position: HLDS Support Specialist
- Location: Highland Park Hospital
- Full Time/Part Time: 40 hours
- Hours: Monday-Friday, 12:00noon-8:30pm
- 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 decision-making 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 in-services 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



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