Job Description

Accoutabilities:

Ability to travel to multiple positions and Monday - Friday

• Possesses familiarity/knowledge with the use of all sterilization and/or HLD equipment at assigned practices and maintains Instructions for Use (IFUs) for existing equipment.
• Reviews need for new equipment in collaboration with practice leadership.
• Oversees team member education and training on reprocessing of instruments and endoscopes as per IFUs.
• Develops and streamlines existing workflows to improve efficiency and maintain patient and team member safety.
• Recognizes emergency situations and acts appropriately. Maintains a safe environment for team members and patients/visitors. Adheres to HRO safety principles.
• Consistently responds to patients/families in a courteous, positive, and timely manner.
• Consistently respects patients' right to privacy and dignity. Consistently respects the patients' rights to confidentiality according to HIPAA guidelines. Fosters a positive and pleasant environment, which promotes our shared AMG values.
• Exemplifies and fosters the AHS P.R.I.D.E. values in their clinical practice: Purpose, Respect, Innovation, Diversity and Inclusion, and Extraordinary Caring.
• In collaboration with the Clinical Administrator, AMG Operations, and Infection Prevention, establishes a team that achieves success through partnership, access, quality, planning and strategy, communication, and a positive work environment.
• Fosters a team environment that supports high quality infection control and patient- focused services that ensures AMG practices are following professional, safety and regulatory requirements and standards.
• Familiar with and assists in creating and monitoring workflows and performance specific to each practice.
• Responsible for successful team member training and development, competencies, and policy compliance in all aspects of the operational needs of sterile processing in ambulatory offices.
• Ensures that all required documentation is completed and maintained as per policy/regulation.
• Assists with hiring, orientation, training, and supervision of team members in assigned practices.
• Directs team members of assigned practices to ensure adherence to established policies and procedures and standardizes a continuous process improvement workflow.
• Provides ongoing feedback and coaching and accurately performs all competencies in a timely manner by meeting deadlines.
• Works collaboratively and effectively across AHS departments as appropriate to maximize operational efficiency and service.
• Participates in professional development activities to keep current with trends and practices in sterile processing and provides updated training to team members, as required.
• Acts as a resource and subject matter expert on sterilization/HLD for the ambulatory practices.

Qualifications

Required:

Education: High School Diploma or equivalent.

Preferred:

Bachelors in health science or related field preferred.

• Experience:2+ years Sterile processing highly preferred
• Certificates: CRCST Certification required; CER and CIS preferred or acquired within 2 years.
• American Heart Association BLS required after hire

About Us

Atlantic Medical Group is a physician-led and physician-governed organization that delivers the highest quality health care, at the right place, the right price, and the right time. We are a multispecialty physician group with more than 1,000 doctors, nurse practitioners and physician assistants at over 300 locations throughout northern and central New Jersey and northeast Pennsylvania. Our mission is to deliver exceptional care recognizing the unique needs of all those we serve. Our vision is to achieve the best outcomes with our patients at the center of the physician-led team, driven by service, innovation and continuous learning.

Our integrated network offers seamless access to Atlantic Health System's entire health care continuum and our nationally and regionally ranked hospitals. In collaboration with Atlantic Health System, several of our practices offer urgent care and walk-in services.

In addition to primary care physicians, the team includes specialists that care for patients in all aspects of their health from pediatrics to geriatrics and everything in between. We make health decisions easier for patients with enhanced access to referrals.

EEO STATEMENT

Atlantic Health System, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer and federal contractor or subcontractor and therefore abides by applicable laws to protect applicants and employees from discrimination in hiring, promotion, discharge, pay, fringe benefits, job training, classification, referral, and other aspects of employment, on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, citizenship status, disability, age, genetics, or veteran status.

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