Manager - Sterile Processing Department - Full Time - Days

About the role

The Manager of Sterile Processing has 24 hour responsibility for managing, organizing, and supervising the sterile processing areas, case cart delivery, instrument delivery, case cart delivery, core sterilization processes, preference card maintenance, the core techs, and all their related functions and systems in an effective and efficient manner. Must possess working knowledge of CMS, DNV, AORN, AMMI standards and all regulatory requirements of sterile processing.

Assists in the advancement of the professional practice environment by communicating the NGHS nursing strategic direction and focusing on activities that support the nursing strategic direction. Provides nursing involvement support for VOICE and the NDNQI quality teams including coaching team members in their professional participation. Assists with overall clinical governance and other projects as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Directs activities related to all aspects of the instrument delivery and on-site sterilization processes.
• Ensures that departmental work processes provide a safe and cost-effective process for packaging and protecting instrumentation for sterilization, transportation, storage, and aseptic presentations.
• Collaborates with procedural areas to ensure that case cart practices, sterilization, and protocols are consistent and meet recommended AMMI & AORN standards.
• Participates in both formal and informal educational programming.
• Ensures that ongoing on-site education is provided based on both individual and departmental needs.
• Fosters a proactive approach in anticipating and preventing potential problems within the department.
• May delegate responsibilities and duties to both professional and non-professional personnel.
• Participates in departmental performance improvement activities.
• Demonstrates awareness of legal issues, patient rights and compliance with the standards of regulatory and accrediting agencies.
• Invests in their own personal growth and must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to run the department.
• Manages human resource management to achieve quality service and positive employee relations.
• Covers staffing needs and reviews coverage requirements on a daily basis.
• Hires and evaluates potential employees, prepares and implements approved budget initiatives for the department.

Requirements

Licensure or other certifications: Professional Certification in either a clinical or leadership specialty.

Education: Associate's Degree. Minimum Experience: Associate's Degree with five (5) years supervisory/management in SPD in an acute care setting.

Other: Professional organization membership within one (1) month of hire into the role.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree with five (5) years supervisory/management in SPD in an acute care setting.
• Professional Certification in either a clinical or leadership specialty.
• Professional organization membership within one (1) month of hire into the role.

Skills

• Leadership: Collaborative and collegial approach to teambuilding and role modeling leadership traits.
• Supervisory: Demonstrated ability to engage with direct reports and staff with a positive demeanor.
• Computer: Competent in Word, Excel, and other software programs necessary to succeed in a manager role.
• Management: Consistently demonstrates professionalism in demeanor and verbal communications.
• Budgeting: Demonstrates understanding of healthcare finance/productivity fundamentals. Asks for assistance as needed.

Benefits

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Northeast Georgia Health System does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected classification or status.

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