Responsibilities
Under the direction of the SPD Manager, the assistant manager is responsible to oversee day to day management of all operations of the Sterile Processing dept.
Assists in coordinating and directing reprocessing services and monitoring environmental safety, fiscal management, development and implementation of staffing plans, leadership, staff development and performance evaluations.
the MSO is responsible for establishing and maintaining the collaborative relationship with surgeons, vendors and department leaders.
Qualifications
Strictly obeys the healthcare regulations for infection control: failure to adhere to these regulations will result in disciplinary action.
Properly utilizes and provides resource information regarding proper sterilization techniques, product information, equipment operation, etc.
to fellow staff and other healthcare team members, serves as a resource for people needing direction as required.
Consistently demonstrates a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
Actively participates in Quality Management and Performance Improvement programs.
Consistently adheres to UCLA Perioperative Services policies and procedures.
Attends all in-services/workshops as requested.
Assists in the orientation and skill development of new staff members.
Attends and participates in required fire, safety, disaster, body mechanics, etc.
classes and/or drills.
Always ensures a safe working environment for self and co-workers.
Monitors and reports unsafe acts or conditions and takes appropriate proactive steps to resolve and/or report.
Consistently maintains good guest relations interdepartmentally, intradepartmental, using English language in both written and verbal format, uses good telephone etiquette, sensitive to co-workers, patients, physicians, and family members, consistently maintains a courteous and respectful manner, confidentiality of patients, healthcare or physician related information
Maintains a positive attitude and behavior: efficient and productive with time utilization.
Strives to be a team player.
Adapts to change in workload.
Conducts personal business on break or lunch time.
Always rotates supplies, both prepackaged and interdepartmentally packaged, using the first in/first out method.
Always inspects for package integrity and appropriate change of chemical indicators.
Always responds to the needs of all areas.
If unable to meet their needs keeps them informed and offers alternatives.
Prioritizes appropriately and knows when to call for assistance.
Able to rotate efficiently to all shifts to evaluate all shifts.
Able to work independently.
UCLA is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.