Martinsville, VA.

Who We Are:

People are our passion and purpose. Come to work where you are appreciated for who you are not just what you can do. Licensed for 220 beds, SOVAH Health – Martinsville is a full-service, acute-care hospital providing over 22 medical specialties. Among the services we offer are a home health & hospice agency, advanced wound healing center, cardiac rehabilitation center, two cardiac catheterization labs, and medical & radiation oncology services.

                             

Where We Are:      

In Martinsville, explore culture and arts; enjoy kayaking or hiking and so much more in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. From the river to the racetrack, we offer plenty of activities to guarantee that you and your family have a fun-filled time!

                        

Why Choose Us:

· Health (Medical, Dental, Vision) and 401K Benefits for full-time employees

· Competitive Paid Time Off / Extended Illness Bank package for full-time employees

· Employee Assistance Program – mental, physical, and financial wellness assistance

· Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance for qualified applicants

· Professional development, Growth Opportunities, and Mentor-based training

· And much more…

Position Summary:

Sovah Martinsville is seeking a full-time Central Sterile Process Manager to assist in establishing the policies and procedures, that provide for effectively decontaminating, disinfecting, cleaning, processing and assembling, and storing sterile and non-sterile medical devices and supplies and patient care equipment. Plans, organizes, develops, coordinates, and directs the operations of Central Processing Collects.

Assists with developing specific departmental goals, standards, and objectives that directly support the strategic plan and vision of the organization.Manages staff relations including performance management, staff satisfaction, and conflict management.Performs and oversees scheduling, staff development, recruitment, payroll, and student engagements.Monitors departmental budgets, regulatory compliance, departmental contracts, and vendor relations.Determines and justifies needs for systems/equipment/supplies purchases, monitors usage, and oversees proper working order and/or stock supplies.Collaborates as needed across disciplines with patients, staff, physicians, and other departments.Creates and fosters an environment that encourages professional growth.Integrates evidence-based practices into operations and clinical protocols.Oversees the clinical and technical skills involved in the decontamination, assembly, wrap sterilization, and delivery of surgical instruments, supplies, and patient care equipment according to Hospital policies and procedures in conjunction with AAMI Standards.Oversees documentation of the sterility of all instruments and supplies according to hospital policy and procedure in conjunction with AAMI Standards.Provides inspection, decontamination, assembly, and sterilization of instruments and other patient care equipment in accordance with processing guidelines, AAMI, AORN, TJC, and OSHA requirements.Operates departmental equipment daily according to manufacturer instructions with an emphasis on safety.Documents the sterility of all instruments and supplies according to hospital policy and procedure in conjunction with AAMI Standards.Provide customer service to all departments with a focus on the patient's needs.Processes and documents all sterile supplies and equipment daily using chemical, biological, and mechanical indicators to verify sterility by manufacturer instructions and hospital policy.Monitors and performs antimicrobial and disinfection solutions testing according to manufacturer instructions and documentation daily.
Minimum Education:
High school graduate or equivalent required.DragDeleteRequired Skills:
Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Requires flexibility in scheduling and ability to work all shift patterns including weekends and holidays to ensure continuity of care and appropriateness of nursing coverage to the patients of Sovah Health on all units.DragRequired Certifications/Licenses:
Certification and/or registration through the International Association of Central Service Material Management is required.Or Certified as a Surgical Technologist through the National Board of Surgical Technology.DragMinimum Work Experience:
Previous experience in the central sterile supply setting is desirable. Requirements will include successful completion of the orientation program and competency requirements.

EEOC Statement:

SOVAH Health - Martinsville is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of color, race, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, gender identity, sexual orientation, veterans' status or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

Equal opportunity and affirmative action employers and are looking for diversity in candidates for employment: Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran