Central Sterile Team Lead - ReqCode 2765866

Southeast Georgia Health System has an opportunity for an experienced Central Sterile Team Lead in our OR Supply, Processing Distribution department.
The Central Sterile Team Lead:
* Provides indirect patient related services
* Leads by example & is a resource for their staff
* Prepares the work schedule & work together to ensure 24 hour coverage is met
* Responsible for regular & special traction needs
* Monitors the staff making sure that proper data entry occurs
* Resolves issues within the staff
* Works with the Nursing Unit Managers regarding par levels on carts & storeroom staff for stock-outs & backorders
* Also works to resolve any type of emergency within their ability
* Assembles & disassembles surgical case carts daily & replenishes the emergency code carts as necessary every 6 months
* Knowledge of Supply Scan Inventory Management System & Mediclick Purchasing System
* Responsible for restocking the supply scan areas, sterile processing department, rotating stock & checking for expired stock within the Brunswick Campus
* Conducts monthly audits of all supply scan areas & the Sterile Processing department
* Responsible for monitoring & maintaining 'fast moving' supplies, making adjustments & keying out inventory each shift
* Prepares & places orders for low stock items & empty bins to ensure adequate supplies for current shift & shifts to follow
* Ensures that the sterile processing department's supplies are neatly placed in bins, the item name is legible for efficient retrieval & the bins/shelves are cleaned each shift
* Must maintain composure & demonstrate professionalism all times when stressful situations arise
* Works collaboratively with other departments in achieving patient care goals
* Demonstrate ability to prioritize workloads in multiple settings requiring different skills levels
* Participates in department performance improvement activities
* Performs duties according to established procedures & protocols
* Takes initiative to identify & anticipate potential problems by taking action to prevent or minimize the effect of the issue
* Uses resources effectively & efficiently & supports department & organizational mission & goals
* Demonstrates cooperative interactions with co-workers, maintain flexibility in work assignments, active listening skills & appropriate verbal & written communication skills

The Central Sterile Team Lead should possess the following minimum qualifications:
* High School Diploma or equivalent required
* Experience in sterile processing, supply distribution and/or materials management required
* Previous supervisory experience in healthcare preferred
* Computer skills
* Positive interpersonal skills

All team members of Southeast Georgia Health System will promote a culture of safety, follow established policies, and adhere to all state and federal regulatory requirements, Joint Commission requirements, and national patient safety standards.

All team members of Southeast Georgia Health System will promote service excellence by developing and maintaining positive relationships with customers, other team members, and the medical staff and will ensure the highest quality of care by performing their responsibilities according to the highest professional standards.

This description of job responsibilities is intended to reflect the major responsibilities and duties of the job, but is not intended to describe minor duties or other responsibilities as may be assigned from time to time.