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If you want a career where your knowledge is respected and your voice heard, come to Vanderbilt.

Vanderbilt University Medical Center, a Magnet recognized organization and internationally respected leader in medical education research and patient care, enjoys a reputation for excellence unlike any other healthcare facility.An important part of that is the high regard we and our patients have for our staff. If you want a career where your knowledge is respected and your voice heard, come to Vanderbilt.We are currently seeking qualified candidates for the following position: Technical Supervisor II - EndosurgeryThe Supervisor will perform administrative, technical and clinical duties. Ensure all patient care areas of responsibility are staffed with personnel, supplies and equipment to guarantee quality care. Supervise team responsible for processing and setting up endoscopes for the Vanderbilt University Medical Center operating rooms. Basic Requirements:This position requires High School diploma or GED and 2 years experience. Candidates with experience in sterile processing and endoscope processing are preferred. Bachelors degree is ideal. Additional Information:This is a full-time position working Monday Friday, 7:30am 4:00pm. Salary range: $12.53 $17.52. Vanderbilt is a smoke-free workplace in compliance with the Non-Smoker Protection Act, Tennessee Code Annotated 39-17-1801-1810. In accordance with that law and Vanderbilt policy, smoking is prohibited in all enclosed areas on Vanderbilt property.

As one of the nation´s premier pediatric health care systems, Nemours provides world-class clinical care in four states -- Delaware, Florida, New Jersey and Pennsylvania. The Nemours/Alfred I. duPont Hospital for Children in Wilmington, DE, offers intensive and acute inpatient and outpatient services covering more than 30 pediatric specialties. Ranked as one of the nation´s 25 Best Children´s Hospitals by Parents magazine in 2009, we care for thousands of children in the Delaware Valley, across the country and around the world. Extending the world-class care of the duPont Hospital for Children, the Nemours Children´s Clinic provides convenient community-based physician services and collaborative partnerships with health and hospital systems across the Delaware Valley. Hours for this position will be within evening shift, 3:00pm - 11:30pm, or night shift, 11:00pm - 7:00am, and will vary.  Will also need to rotate weekends and holidays.The Central Services Technician inspects, cleans, sterilizes, and assembles surgical/patient care instruments and /or equipment, according to the prescribed procedures and techniques documented in the Central Service Policy and Procedure Manual. He/she is also responsible for filling orders for medical supplies/equipment that are requested by the nursing care units and /or ancillary clinics.Responsible for participation in departmental and hospital programs for Quality Assessment and Improvement, identifying opportunities to improve services, making recommendations and implementing actions as appropriate and consistent with goals of the Nemours Foundation ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES  -          Operates gas ethylene oxide, gas plasma (sterrad) sterilizers and aerators, along with the high vacuum steam and gravity sterilizers, according to manufacturer´s specifications. -          Maintain accurate records of the sterilization processes and all of the parameters associated with the sterilization cycles. -          Regulates and adjust sterilization parameters as to cycle pressure, cycle time, temperature and cycle selection. -          Performs biological and chemical monitoring tests on both ethylene oxide sterilizers and steam autoclave, as often as needed. Also interpret and maintain accurate records of the results. -          Cleans and maintains all sterilizers according to manufactures recommendations. -          Prepares the operating room´s surgical case carts according to the requisition received from the operating room. Also inspects sterilized packages and trays before transporting to the operating room for damages in accordance with the Central Service Event-Related Shelf Life Policy. -          Assembles and performs quality control checks for all instruments trays used for surgery - tray is always assembled according to the most current count sheet. -          Performs various clerical functions such as, answering telephones, ordering of surgical patient supplies, and keeping accurate records of these activities. -          Is knowledgeable of medical and surgical supplies used throughout the Hospital and is able to identify them. -          Responsible for distribution/delivery of medical of medical instrumentation as requested in a reasonable time frame. -          Knowledge of inventory control with relationship to par level refill systems. -          Is knowledgeable and adheres to O.S.H.A. regulation relating directly to Central Service. -          Is knowledgeable and adheres to Universal Blood Precautions. -          Maintains work area in a clean, neat and orderly fashion. -          Responsible for participating departmental and hospital programs for Quality Assessment and Improvement and working with department management to improve the services provided. -          Performs other related duties as requested by the manager or designee. JOB REQUIREMENTS: POSITION QUALIFICATIONS I.  Education, Training and Experience -          High School Graduate or G.E.D. Diploma -          Three to five years of progressive experience in a Central Service environment (Preferred) -          Certified Sterile Processing Technician     II.  Licenses, Registrations or Certifications -          Certified Registered Central Service Technician (Preferred) PHYSICAL ABILITIES AND ENVIRONMENT  A.      Physical Demands -          Ability to lift at least 50 lbs. -          Ability to bend, stoop, reach and stretch.  B.       Exposures -          Ethylene Oxide Sterility Gas under controlled conditions. -          Exposure to various chemical disinfectants.  C.       Environmental Conditions -          Work in restricted sterile control and decontamination areas. -          Work around heated autoclaves that exceed 250 degrees FNemours, an equal opportunity employer, is committed to focusing on the best-qualified applicants for our openings.Don´t miss out on important health care news and updates from Nemours - connect with us on... 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Excellent job opportunity at one of the ten largest children´s hospitals in the country.

DescriptionPhoenix Children´s Hospital is the only specialty children´s hospital in Arizona and it is poised to become one of the foremost pediatric hospitals in the nation. The hospital is home to the state´s largest group of pediatric specialists and sub-specialists. In addition, the hospital continues to evolve its clinical practices and is working with leading local and national research partners to uncover new breakthroughs in pediatric medicine. Currently a 345 bed facility, new construction plans were unveiled in October 2006 that include the building of two new patient bed towers and expansion in bed capacity and other key programs and services over the course of the next several years. In short, PCH is a growing, thriving organization where opportunities for personal development and promotion of our employees will continue in years to come. Primary Purpose: Performs a variety of technical functions and duties to provide for the decontamination, sterilization, and assembly of re-usable patient care related supplies, equipment, and instrumentation. QualificationsMinimum Qualifications: Completion of an accredited CS/SPD Technician course.Three (3) months sterile processing experience in a centralized department or surgical instrument room. Preferred Qualifications: National certification as CSPD Technician.

Phoenix Children´s Hospital is the only specialty children´s hospital in Arizona and it is poised to become one of the foremost pediatric hospitals in the nation. The hospital is home to the state´s largest group of pediatric specialists and sub-specialists. In addition, the hospital continues to evolve its clinical practices and is working with leading local and national research partners to uncover new breakthroughs in pediatric medicine. Currently a 345 bed facility, new construction plans were unveiled in October 2006 that include the building of two new patient bed towers and expansion in bed capacity and other key programs and services over the course of the next several years. In short, PCH is a growing, thriving organization where opportunities for personal development and promotion of our employees will continue in years to come. Primary Purpose: Provides general supervision to assigned staff to ensure daily technical operations achieve and comply with established operating budget, quality control, inventory management, and regulatory standards QualificationsMinimum Qualifications: Current Central Service Technician and Central Service Supervisory certification. Three (3) years recent Central Sterile Processing supervisory experience. Preferred Qualifications: Current State of Arizona RN license.

Baptist Health System is a recognized leader in healthcare in San Antonio and South Texas with 5 Acute Care Hospitals. Recognized in Solucient 100 Top Hospitals!

EDUCATION: High School Graduate or equivalent. EXPERIENCE: Four years in Central Supply or comparable experience in supervisory capacity of supply chain. Supervisory or management skills. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Must have eye/hand/foot coordination, finger/fine dexterity. Must be capable of transferring-vertical/horizontal, lifting/carrying 21 to 35 pounds and be able to push/pull, climb, stoop, kneel, walk, sit, crouch/squat, crawl, flex/position/twist, stand and reach. SUMMARY: Manages the Central Services Department and ensures achievement of department´s mission. Serves as an interface with other hospital managers and directors. Assists in cost studies and product evaluations. Makes appropriate decision to ensure effective use of hospital resources.

EDUCATION: High School Graduate or equivalent. EXPERIENCE: Four years in Central Supply or comparable experience in supervisory capacity of supply chain. Supervisory or management skills. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Must have eye/hand/foot coordination, finger/fine dexterity. Must be capable of transferring-vertical/horizontal, lifting/carrying 21 to 35 pounds and be able to push/pull, climb, stoop, kneel, walk, sit, crouch/squat, crawl, flex/position/twist, stand and reach. SUMMARY: Manages the Central Services Department and ensures achievement of department´s mission. Serves as an interface with other hospital managers and directors. Assists in cost studies and product evaluations. Makes appropriate decision to ensure effective use of hospital resources.

Baptist Health System is a recognized leader in healthcare in San Antonio and South Texas with 5 Acute Care Hospitals. Recognized in Solucient 100 Top Hospitals!

EDUCATION: High School Graduate or equivalent. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Must have eye/hand/foot coordination, finger/fine dexterity. Must be capable of transferring-vertical/horizontal, lifting/carrying 21 to 35 pounds and be able to push/pull, climb, stoop, kneel, walk, sit, crouch/squat, crawl, flex/position/twist, stand and reach. SUMMARY: Maintains supply inventories. Disinfects, processes and stores equipment for use.

2-4 years college plus specialized, short-term training in sterilization/sterile processing, and central supply/distribution. 3-5 year practical experience in sterile processing techniques. 1-2 years supervisory experience is highly desired. Certified in Sterile Processing through a nationally recognized sterile processing certification body and valid New Mexico drivers license is required.Complete qualifications + job description is available online at www.phs.orgPHS is committed to ensuring a drug-free workplace. EOE

Join the perioperative leadership team at this world class academic medical center

PositionResponsible for planning and directing central sterile processing activities for 30 surgical suites on three sites including the main campus, a childrens hospital, and an outpatient surgery centerManages departmental financial and human resources in order to support staffing effectiveness in delivery of instrumentation on a timely basis while mentoring and educating the staffOrganization596-bed, academic medical center recognized in by U.S. News & World Report with 11 medical specialties among the top in the countryMedical center includes a childrens hospital, maternity and womens hospital, state-of-the-art ambulatory care facility, School of Medicine, physician offices, dialysis centers, and affiliations with several area hospitalsIn honor of excellence in nursing practice, awarded Magnet recognition in 2007Advanced, comprehensive medical and healthcare delivery with a single governance model and member of a respected university health system at the forefront of medicine for more than 75 yearsLocationAs the third largest city in the United States, Chicago is energized by a strong economy The Windy City, has over 40 museums, 6,000 restaurants, 18 miles of lakefront bicycle paths and 15 professional athletic teamsChicago offers several respected colleges and universities, as well as numerous affordable neighborhoods and communities to fit everyones lifestyleQualificationsCertification in Central Sterile Processing requiredBachelor degree in health care or business requiredMinimum five years experience in a management roleRN preferred