Is accountable for leading, managing, developing, supervising, and evaluating all aspects of the Materials Management Department which includes: ensures compliance of the departmental policies and procedures; assisting in interviewing, hiring, training, evaluation and disciplining of personnel in the department. Manages and collaborates relationships with Surgical Services leadership members, physicians, for the care of responsible equipment and disposables. Facilitates empowerment of staff in the implementation of creative and innovative materials, delivery models and stimulates a collaborative multidisciplinary team approach in the continuous improvement of patient care services.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: High School Diploma. Completion of a medical terminology course is helpful.
CERTIFICATION AND LICENSURE: Central Service Certification and one year experience in a Central Service environment.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Visual ability is required when inspecting instruments, reading requisitions and instrument checklists. Extensive walking and standing is a requirement of this position. Must be able to lift up to 35 pounds and push loaded heavy carts for long distances.
WORKING CONDITIONS: Must be able to work in harmony with other people and under stressful conditions. Must be able to work in a flexible and changing environment. May be exposed to noisy equipment, aerosols, chemical detergents, needles, blades, sharp instruments, body fluids and tissues, ethylene oxide and its effects, wet floors, steam and a hot and humid environment. (2008)
Additional Details
This posting represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. It should be understood, therefore, that incumbents may be asked to perform job-related duties beyond those explicitly described above.
Overview
Under the leadership of President and CEO Robert G. Riney, Henry Ford Health is a $6 billion integrated health system comprised of six hospitals, a health plan, and 250+ sites including medical centers, walk-in and urgent care clinics, pharmacy, eye care facilities and other healthcare retail. Established in 1915 by auto industry pioneer Henry Ford, the health system now has 32,000 employees and remains home to the 1,900-member Henry Ford Medical Group, one of the nation's oldest physician groups. An additional 2,200 physicians are also affiliated with the health system through the Henry Ford Physician Network. Henry Ford is also one of the region's major academic medical centers, receiving between $90-$100 million in annual research funding and remaining Michigan's fourth largest NIH-funded institution. Also an active participant in medical education and training, the health system has trained nearly 40% of physicians currently practicing in the state and also provides education and training for other health professionals including nurses, pharmacists, radiology and respiratory technicians. visitHenryFord.com.
Benefits
Whether it's offering a new medical option, helping you make healthier lifestyle choices or making the employee enrollment selection experience easier, it's all about choice. Henry Ford Health has a new approach for its employee benefits program - My Choice Rewards. My Choice Rewards is a program as diverse as the people it serves. There are dozens of options for all of our employees including compensation, benefits, work/life balance and learning - options that enhance your career and add value to your personal life. As an employee you are provided access to Retirement Programs, an Employee Assistance Program (Henry Ford Enhanced), Tuition Reimbursement, Paid Time Off, Employee Health and Wellness, and a whole host of other benefits and services. Employee's classified as contingent status are not eligible for benefits.
Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer Henry Ford Health is committed to the hiring, advancement and fair treatment of all individuals without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, size, height, weight, marital status, family status, gender identity, sexual orientation, and genetic information, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.
