Sterile Processing Manager - Full Time - Variable

Core Job Responsibilities

• Accountable for all aspects of Sterile Processing operations and customer service. Developing goals, targets and action plans.
• Schedules and manages the work of assigned staff to ensure smooth workflow in the department.
• Captures workflow and operations in decontamination, the inspection of instruments/trays, cleaning, assembling and packaging of surgical instruments, medical/surgical materials and equipment.
• Facilitates timely ordering of instrumentation and supplies. Oversees inventory of supplies, equipment. Coordinates procurement and stocking activities. Analyzes usage patterns of supplies and recommends optimal par levels.
• Identifies opportunities for cost reduction and expense control. Accountable for expenses and budgets.
• Identifies opportunities to improve work processes and enable achievement of goals in quality, productivity and customer satisfaction.
• Provides a forum for staff involvement in problem identification and resolutions.
• Develops and implements solutions to address opportunities to improve quality, safety, efficiency and productivity.
• Acts as a resource and mentor to staff in matters of department processes, technical skills, equipment, supplies and/or regulatory requirements.
• Ensures new hires receive orientation and training, and that all staff have the resources, tools and ongoing training necessary to fulfill their duties.
• In partnership with leadership and Human Resources, makes decisions or recommendations related to performance management, hiring, transfers, corrective actions, terminations, etc. Resolves staff issues and grievances in a fair, timely and consistent manner, also in partnership with HR.
• Promotes ongoing communications and positive collaborative relationships with physicians, staff and ancillary departments. Participates in hospital teams in order to share information, problem solve, and evaluate the impact of services to receiving departments.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Education/Experience Requirements

• REQUIRED:
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent Sterile Processing leadership experience.
• Three years SPD management experience.
• One year of supervisory experience.
• Ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities and manage a large workload within tight deadlines.
• Ability to lead, guide and motivate others.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
• PREFERRED:
• Five years SPD management experience.

Licensure/Certification Requirements

• REQUIRED:
• Current certification as a Sterile Processing Technician through an accredited organization (CRCST- Certified Registered Central Service Tech, IAHCSMM, or Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician CBSPD).

Job Details

• Req Id 98261
• Department STERILE PROCESSING
• Shift Variable
• Shift Hours Worked 8.00
• FTE 1
• Work Schedule SALARIED MANAGEMENT
• Employee Status A1 - Full-Time
• Union Non-Union
• Pay Range $67,000 - $108,000 Annually