Sterile Processing Manager Jobs

JOB SUMMARY: We are looking for a manager for our Sterile Processing department who can provide leadership for personnel providing decontamination, cleaning and assembly of instrument sets for the operating room and the storage of clean and sterile supplies for surgical procedures. Maintains appropriate levels of instruments in inventory for completion of surgical instrument sets. Interacts with vendors and materials management staff for maintenance and repair of instruments and instrument sets.

This position is a Safety Sensitive Position. The essential functions, physical demands, and mental competencies of this job require the employee to maintain the ability to work in a constant state of alertness in a safe manner.

SPECIFIC JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Is accountable for and demonstrates leadership/management of the services in the department including compliance with all applicable laws, regulation and accrediting bodies.
• Adhering to Surgery Center policies; participating in quality improvement activities, using equipment and supplies wisely. Uses work time productively; projecting a positive attitude toward co-workers; communicating clearly; interacting with others in a respectful manner; acknowledging contributions of others.
• Identifies and documents the need for services; research possible sources to meet needs and recommends most appropriate source; monitors provision of services by selected source.
• Develops and implements action plans in response to department climate assessment surveys or other surveys as needed.
• Creates a culture that promotes clinical patient safety.
• Is accountable for creating annual departmental unit goals related to growth.
• Is accountable and demonstrates leadership/management of the department’s employees.
• Other duties as assigned by management.
• Demonstrates Performance Management model for corrective action/performance improvement issues according to CARTI Healthcare Policy.
• Demonstrates knowledge and skills related to the Hazard Communication Plan Reviews and revises as necessary all department policies and procedures on annual basis, develops new department policies and procedures as necessary.
• Actively works to break down barriers to teamwork and communication.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY: Yes

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, LICENSURE, REGISTRATION:

• Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of 3 years management/leadership experience OR a minimum of 5 years management/leadership experience in the discipline.
• 2 years experience in central sterile processing.
• CRCST (Certified Registered Central Service Technician), required.
• OR a Master’s Degree in Business or Healthcare without experience.