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Central Sterile Supervisor

Employer
The University of Georgia
Location
Athens Area
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Employment Type
Full Time
Institution Type
Four-Year Institution

Job Details

Posting Number:

S12929P

Working Title:

Central Sterile Supervisor

Department:

VetMed-VTH Central Supply

About the University of Georgia:

Since our founding in 1785, the University of Georgia has operated as Georgia’s oldest, most comprehensive, and most diversified institution of higher education (https://www.uga.edu/). The proof is in our more than 235 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education. UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University’s main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 3,000 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University’s enrollment exceeds 40,000 students including over 30,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 18 schools and colleges, as well as a medical partnership with Augusta University housed on the UGA Health Sciences Campus in Athens.

About the College/Unit/Department:

The University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine, founded in 1946, is dedicated to training future veterinarians, providing services to animal owners and veterinarians, and conducting investigations to improve the health of animals as well as people. The college benefits pets and their owners, food-producing animals, and wildlife by offering the highest quality hospital and diagnostic laboratory services. Equipped with the most technologically advanced facilities located on a university campus, the college is dedicated to safeguarding public health by studying emerging infectious diseases that affect both animal and human health. The College of Veterinary Medicine values all members of the university community, recognizing that differences in experience and culture can only lead to a more well-rounded, accepting academic environment as embodied in our Principles of Community (<a href=“”http://vet.uga.edu/principles-of-community/“>http://vet.uga.edu/principles-of-community/” target=“_blank”>http://vet.uga.edu/principles-of-community/</a>)

College/Unit/Department website:

https://vet.uga.edu/hospital-and-primary-care/

Posting Type:

External

Retirement Plan:

TRS

Employment Type:

Employee

Benefits Eligibility:

Benefits Eligible

Full/Part time:

Full Time

Additional Schedule Information:

General 40 hour per week schedule between 7a-7p, Monday – Friday, including some weekends, holidays and some on-call assignment.

Advertised Salary:

$24-$26 p/hour

Posting Date:

11/18/2024

Open until filled:

Yes

Proposed Starting Date:

01/05/2025

Location of Vacancy:

Athens Area

EEO Policy Statement:

The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, genetic information, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (hrweb@uga.edu).

USG Core Values Statement:

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning, as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Classification Title:

Materials Management Paraprofessional/Professional

FLSA:

Non-Exempt

FTE:

1.0

Minimum Qualifications:

Requires technical knowledge in the field acquired through an apprenticeship, a 2-year degree, or professional certificate. Please contact your Human Resources office for an evaluation of education/experience in lieu of the required minimum qualifications.

Preferred Qualifications:

-Holds a current CRCST certification.
-Experience within an animal hospital setting.

Position Summary:

The Central Sterile Supervisor oversees Central Sterilization (CS) at the Veterinary Teaching Hospital. The CS Supervisor is responsible for the management of inventory and procedures to ensure safe, clean and sterile medical and surgical instruments and equipment to be available throughout the small and large animal hospitals. This position will supervise a team of Central Sterile associates that provide surgical utensils to multiple departments, run sterilization equipment, apply charges into the hospital medical records system and wash/dry/distribute laundry throughout the small and large animal hospitals.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies:

  • Wide range of knowledge of surgical instrumentation and medical equipment
  • Demonstrates consistent application of aseptic /sterile techniques as indicated
  • Shows professionalism in communication skills, both verbal and written
  • Demonstrates a strong work ethic that builds positive relationships with internal stakeholders as well as with vendors
  • Should be highly organized with ability to set priorities and adjust based on hospital need
  • Able to multi-task and maintain flexibility to meet a fast-paced medical service environment
  • Able to work evenings, weekends, holidays and on call as needed.
  • Hold a current CRCST (Certified Registered Central Service Technician) certification, or ability to achieve within 6 months of employment.

Physical Demands:

  • Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
  • Able to sit, stand, stoop, bend and walk intermittently during the day on hard floor surfaces.
  • Capable of manual dexterity sufficient to accurately work with small, delicate pieces of equipment or large heavy objects/containers/machinery
  • Safety conscious, and wear appropriate personal protective equipment to manage risks associated with equipment contaminated with feces or bodily fluids (e.g., blood, urine)
  • Driving as needed to perform job related tasks

Is driving a responsibility of this position?:

Yes

Is this a Position of Trust?:

Yes

Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources?:

No

Does this position require a P-Card? :

No

Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position? :

No

Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care?:

No

Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications):

Yes

Credit and P-Card policy:

Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For additional information about the credit check criteria, visit the UGA Credit Background Check website.

Background Investigation Policy:

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including, a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable. Please visit the UGA Background Check website.

Duties/Responsibilities:

Sterilization management for surgical instrument/medical equipment:

  • Develop and/or revise standard operating procedures (SOPs) to ensure best practices
  • Clean, pack, inspect and sterilize surgical instruments, endoscopy instrumentation and medical/surgical supplies following SOPs
  • Submit repair requests for surgical instruments/medical equipment to the equipment manager/equipment assistant manager
  • Provide oversight of clipper blade cleaning and preventive maintenance

Percentage of time:

40

Duties/Responsibilities:

Personnel management:

  • Maintains daily schedule of all Central Sterile technicians with purchasing manager to assure adequate staffing levels are maintained to meet surgical processing demands
  • Determines work assignments and schedules to achieve maximum efficiency
  • Performance management for central sterilization technicians – providing annual evaluations and feedback to staff

Percentage of time:

30

Duties/Responsibilities:

Supply chain management:

  • Work with Central Warehouse and Purchasing Manager to manage and maintain inventory
  • Assist with procuring specialized surgical instrumentation as requested
  • Perform biannual (twice per year) inventory of central sterilization
  • Fulfill clinical sterile instrument/equipment requests and deliver as needed (including outside of normal business hours)

Percentage of time:

20

Duties/Responsibilities:

  • Medical laundry management and special ad hoc duties as assigned by Purchasing Manager, Assistant/Associate Dean for Clinical Services, or Hospital Director.

Percentage of time:

10

Contact Details:

For questions concerning this position or recruitment progression, please refer to the Recruitment Contact listed below.

Recruitment Contact Name:

Sonya Lane

Recruitment Contact Email:

slane@uga.edu

Organization

The University of Georgia, a land-grant and sea-grant university with statewide commitments and responsibilities, is the state’s oldest and most comprehensive institution of higher education. Founded in 1785, it is the birthplace of public higher education in America.

Today, UGA enrolls more than 40,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students. The main campus has 460 buildings on 767 acres of land. The total acreage of UGA in 30 Georgia counties is 41,539. UGA has 18 colleges and schools, which include Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, Arts and Sciences, Business, Ecology, Education, Engineering, Environment and Design, Family and Consumer Sciences, Forestry and Natural Resources, Graduate School, Journalism and Mass Communication, Law, Pharmacy, Public Health, Public and International Affairs, Social Work, Veterinary Medicine, and the Honors College. It offers 24 baccalaureate degrees in more than 140 fields; 33 master’s degrees in 144 fields; 8 educational specialist degrees; four doctoral degrees in 99 areas; professional degrees in law, pharmacy and veterinary medicine; and more than 170 study-abroad and exchange programs. UGA Libraries rank among the nation’s best research libraries and contain a total of 5.3 million volumes and one of nation’s largest map collections. The university has had 25 recipients of the prestigious Rhodes Scholarship, making it one of the nation’s top Rhodes producers among public universities. UGA is home of the Peabody Awards, presented annually for distinguished achievement and meritorious public service for television, podcast/radio, and digital media. It also is home of Georgia’s State Botanical Garden, state Museum of Art and State Museum of Natural History. Additionally, UGA has one of the largest and most comprehensive public service and outreach programs conducted by an American educational institution.

Company info
Telephone
706-542-3000
Location
215 S. Jackson St.
Athens
Georgia
30602
US

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