High Level Disinfection Support Specialist Evenings

3 weeks ago

Evanston, United States NorthShore University HealthSystem Full time

Position Highlights:

  • Position: High Level Disinfection & Sterilization (HLDS) Support Specialist, Sterile Processing Department
  • Location: Home base-Skokie Hospital
  • Full Time/Part Time: Full Time (40 hours per week)
  • Hours: 2:00pm-10:30pm Monday through Friday
  • Required Travel: Must be willing to travel to other sites as needed (Highland Park, Glenview, Evanston, Skokie, Northwest Community Hospital)
  • Bonus: 5K Sign On


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.
Works with SPD Leadership to develop, interact, and apply department, division and corporate policies, develop and manage processes/policies associated statistical action plans and outcomes of strategic business 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 relevant software applications and able to maximize effectiveness.
  • 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.
  • Must have computer skills and experience with Excel, Word, Powerpoint and Excel applications.
  • 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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