Sterile Processing Regional Manager - Northeast

About the role

The Northeast Regional Manager is responsible for managing the Sterile Processing activities in Luzerne, Lackawanna, and Wyoming Counties. Routine travel to each assigned site is required.

Responsibilities

• Defines and leads the strategy for Business Intelligence (BI) and Process Engineering (PE) to support Sterile Processing activities.
• Oversees major projects related to improvement and technology-enabled systems integration and process optimization.
• Assists in the planning, directing, and coordinating of activities related to procurement, processing, inventory management, receiving, storage, and distribution of supplies.
• Recruits, hires, trains, mentors, and supervises all Sterile Processing staff.
• Furnishes planning, consultation, and advisory services on system development to user departments.
• Manages the coordination of the annual year-end inventory processes within the Operating Room.
• Develops and maintains advanced knowledge of Supply Chain operations and systems technical and functional capabilities.
• Investigates and proposes new technology and approaches to ensure resources meet or exceed business objectives.
• Develops, implements, and maintains Surgical Suite inventory processes, work flows, and analysis, business systems evaluation, and design.
• Facilitates the development of appropriate BI and PE policies and procedures.
• Utilizes continuing education opportunities to improve BI and PE techniques.
• Develops departmental and project budgets, timelines, schedules, and assignments.
• Coordinates all projects to ensure tasks are performed accurately and timelines are achieved.
• Reports project progress to management.
• Prepares annual budgets and provides budget update reports to Administrative Director as needed.
• Develops capital submissions and ROI calculations.
• Oversees the maintenance of shared inventory databases.
• Performs HR functions including job descriptions, performance evaluations, recruitment, selection, hiring, promoting, and disciplining as required.
• Provides staff education to ensure competency.
• Develops key performance indicators, provides real-time metrics, and aligns operational behavior with strategic objectives.
• Provides benchmarking analysis and reports supporting all sterile processing, surgical inventory, and related processes.
• Assists surgical suite staff in identifying cost-saving opportunities.

Requirements

• Associate Degree in Healthcare Related Field (Required)
• Active Certified Healthcare Leader (CHL) from HSPA (Previously IAHCSMM) (Required)
• Active Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) (Required)
• 8 years Supervisory Experience (Required)
• 5 years Related Work Experience (Required)

Qualifications

• Full benefits (health, dental, and vision) starting on day one
• Generous paid time off (PTO) plan
• Up to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year
• Company-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage
• 401(k) plan with employer contribution
• Voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, identity theft protection, universal life, and pet and legal insurance

Benefits

• Full benefits (health, dental, and vision) starting on day one
• Three medical plan choices, including an expanded network for out-of-area employees and dependents
• Pre-tax savings plans with healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSA) and a health savings account (HSA) with employer contribution
• Generous paid time off (PTO) plan that allows you to accrue time quickly
• Up to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year
• MyHealth Rewards wellness program to improve your health while earning a financial incentive
• Family-friendly support including adoption and fertility assistance, parental leave pay, military leave pay, and a free Care.com membership with discounted backup care for your loved ones
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Referrals for childcare, eldercare, & pet care. Access free legal guidance, mental health visits, work-life support, digital self-help tools and more
• Voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, identity theft protection, universal life, and pet and legal insurance

Pay

Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

Flexible schedule to accommodate regional responsibilities.