UPMC Hamot, a Magnet designated facility located in Erie, PA is hiring a supervisor to join the Central Processing department!
This position is full-time, Monday-Friday 2:30pm-11pm. No holidays or weekends.
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Job title and salary will be determined based upon qualifications and career ladder requirements.
Purpose: Coordinates the daily operations of the department functions and assures instrument and equipment processing including; cleaning and decontamination, assembly, packaging, sterilization, and distribution to the patient care givers. Supervises employees and serves the customer as a resource to service problems and/or questions.
Responsibilities:
Communicates clearly and effectively in both verbal and written forms. Documents thoroughly to support caregiver communication. Applies critical thinking to assess clinical, social, safety, psychological, and spiritual needs. Aligns daily work with organizational and professional goals to enhance patient safety and satisfaction. Builds compassionate, healing relationships with colleagues and patients. Shares innovations and knowledge through presentations, posters, and publications. Utilizes performance improvement tools to enhance care quality and work environment. Integrates research and best practices into daily work and shares improvements across units. Collaborates to reduce surgical instrument errors and streamline same-day instrument processing. Builds strong teams through mentoring and positive communication. Coaches peers on cultural diversity and addresses workplace issues like horizontal violence. Models accountability for time management, safe work hours, and healthy lifestyles. Plans and completes professional development activities. Coordinates educational opportunities to maintain staff certifications. Mentors and educates others, positively impacting patients, peers, and the healthcare team. Shares expertise beyond the clinical unit to support broader team development. Embodies UPMC’s Core Values through responsible, accurate, and compassionate service. Recommends and participates in clinical and workplace improvements. Leads by fostering healthy relationships and supporting team initiatives. Collaborates with managers to uphold standards in Central Sterile Processing (CSP). Models excellent customer service and supports departmental goals. Coaches and develops CSP staff, including scheduling and motivation. Participates in staff evaluations and ensures proper sterilization practices. Coordinates instrument ordering and tracking, ensuring timely set circulation. Serves as a resource for instrument tracking and set optimization. Remains accessible for proactive problem-solving across OR and CSP.