Manager of Sterile Processing

Brief Overview

Serve as the Manager for Sterile Processing/OR Supplies to accomplish organizational and departmental strategic goals and objectives.

Essential Functions

• Defines operational standards, organizes department-level activities to achieve optimum service delivery/systems/care/processes, setting high performance objectives for the department.
• Holds self and others accountable to meet stated objectives, outcomes, goals, timetables, and commitments, adhering to standards even in the face of unforeseen circumstances.
• Accountable for building and maintaining relationships with department managers and administrative leadership teams.
• Directs the activities and evaluates personnel working in the Sterile Processing area.
• Maintains knowledge of applicable rules, regulations, policies, laws and guidelines that impact the SPD/OR environment.
• Ensures that orders are placed for all inventory items to maintain adequate stock levels in Sterile and Implant Inventories.
• Monitors compliance with sterile processing policy and procedures, AAMI guidelines, infection control requirements, and other regulatory agencies including Joint Commission.
• Responsible for tracking sterile processing data, develops and implements Performance Improvement plans as indicated by the data.
• Collaborates with the Surgical Services department to ensure correct instrumentation and supply inventory availability.
• Utilizes resources efficiently to standardize product inventory while maintaining an economically viable and safe environment.
• Serves as primary liaison to providers and core customers across all disciplines to enhance the quality of patient care.
• Possesses knowledge to ensure compliance with organizational and regulatory standards.
• Communicate and maintain working relationships with SCL Senior Leadership in key support roles such as Director of Perioperative Services, Chief Nursing Officer, Medical Director of Perioperative Services, Infection Prevention and Risk Management.

Personnel Management

• Selects/hires employees and trains and/or oversees the training on job related tasks.
• Conducts employee performance management duties including completion and delivery of performance evaluations, setting goals, dissemination of information, coaching, addressing performance issues/routine correction actions, and recommending termination of employment.
• Makes salary recommendations.
• Submits notifications for personnel actions (e.g., status changes, terminations).
• Makes recommendations for human resource needs.

Operational/Financial Management

• Responsible for the implementation and execution of business plans or activities for the department.
• Analyzes processes and procedures and makes recommendations and/or decisions on guidelines for daily processes/activities within department.
• Develops the annual budget, monitors and prepares budget variance reports for the department.
• Applies business and management expertise to identify problems/opportunities, determine solutions, and measure results.
• Ensures compliance with quality assurance, safety practices, policies, regulatory, and legal requirements.

Education Qualifications

• Associate's Degree from an accredited college or university in a related filed Required or
• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in a related filed Required
• Equivalent relevant work experience may be substituted for education.

Required Experience Qualifications

• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in Sterile Processing or Operating Room is required
• Minimum 1 year of supervisory experience is required

Skills And Abilities

• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills are necessary to interact with all levels of employees
• Strong Customer Service skills
• Purchasing and purchase order management concepts
• Computer proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and strong knowledge of Lawson MMIS
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Knowledge of state and national regulatory agency guidelines
• Experience and knowledge creating and monitoring budgetary requirements
• Ability to lead quality improvement initiatives
• Ability to plan and manage the utilization of resources
• Ability to facilitate and lead work groups
• Ability to communicate sensitive issues with all levels of associates/management
• Ability to promote teamwork and build effective relationships
• Ability to take initiative and meet objectives

Licenses and Certifications

• CRCST - Certified and Registered Central Service Technician required or
• CSPDT - Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Tech required or
• CST - Certified Surgical Technologist required