Mgr Sterile Processing - Sterile Processing Facility - FT - 1st Shift

About the role

Responsible to the Manager Sterile Processing for the operation and administration of the Sterile Processing systems, including effective management of clinical systems, human resources, finances and the work environment.

Responsibilities

• Develops, implements, and monitors sterile processing standards, and promotes the overall goals and objectives of the department’s mission.
• Adjusts to and leads others through a rapidly changing environment.

Requirements

• Graduate of Accredited School of Nursing with Alabama Licensure, Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent work related experience demonstrating effective leadership and management skills.
• IHAHCSMM certification in Healthcare Leadership required within 1 year of hire.

Experience

• Extensive Operating Room or Sterile Processing experience preferred.
• Demonstrates leadership ability. Management experience desirable.

Additional Skills/Abilities

• Above average verbal and written communication skills.
• In depth experience and knowledge of sterile processing and instrumentation.
• Familiarity with OR procedures and practices as they apply to utilization of instrumentation.
• Familiarity with Joint Commission and AAMI standards.
• Ability to organize work load, accomplish goals and objectives, and meet deadlines.
• Ability to problem solve effectively, detect problems, gather and organize data, consider alternatives and commit to appropriate action.
• Ability to establish performance/developmental goals, coach performance, provide training, and evaluate performance for trainees.
• Ability to determine priorities, delegate when required and follow up on problem solving, including the ability to adapt to an often stressful and rapidly changing environment.
• Discipline to adhere to processes and procedures as well as hold accountable direct reports to do the same.
• A quality orientation and attention to detail.
• Computer literacy and working knowledge of WordPerfect, Microsoft Word, Excel, and SPM applications.

Highlights of our hospitals

• Huntsville Hospital was recently named Best Regional Hospital and #2 in Alabama by U.S. News & World Report.
• With 971 beds, a specialized Orthopedic & Spine Tower, a Level III Regional Neonatal ICU, and the largest Emergency Department and Level 1 Trauma Center in the state with our own specialized Red Shirt Trauma Program, there are many opportunities to apply your knowledge and skills.
• We are a certified Primary Stroke Center and named "One of the Top 100 Hospitals in the Nation with Great Heart Programs."
• From six cath labs and four EP labs to multiple medical and step-down units, you can continually grow your skillset!

Benefits

We are committed to providing competitive benefits. Our benefits package for eligible employees includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, flexible spending; short term and long term disability; several retirement account options with 401K organization match; nurse residency program; tuition assistance; student loan reimbursement; On-site training and education opportunities; Employee Discounts to phone providers, local restaurants, tickets to shows, apartment application and much more!

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