About the position
The Manager, Sterile Process will direct the management activities of the Central Sterile department. They will maintain a consistent high standard of providing surgical instrumentation and equipment to all using units. The Manager will serve as a professional role model, mentor and technical instrument and equipment resource and/or educator for Central Sterile Processing and other members of the health care team. They will also maintain in-house turn center processing and or offsite case cart assemble and sterile processing, if applicable. The Manager will act in accordance with sterility per the Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation (AAMI), The Joint Commission (JCAHO), Center for Disease Control (CDC), and state standards of practice.
Responsibilities
- Assures that the standards of operation of the department are in compliance with the standards set by regulatory agencies.
- Manages and facilitates functions and staff related to surgical purchasing and sterile processing.
- Provides orientation to all new personnel and required training to all staff on an ongoing basis.
- Ensures customer service by meeting legitimate expectations of all customers within the availability of resources.
- Submits and monitors the departmental budget.
- Communicates pertinent information to staff that may affect daily operations of the department.
- Establishes internal inventory levels and maintains levels in accordance with set standards.
- Maintains continued education in the field of sterile processing.
- Plans, checks, assigns, and reviews the sterilization processes.
- Participates in implementing major strategic efforts by influencing and championing projects.
- Manages daily staffing assignments, monthly responsibility summary, employee counseling, and performance reviews.
- Evaluates policies and procedures at departmental level.
- Works with surgical coordinators and other members of the health care team to evaluate, modify and implement changes to surgical procedural trays.
Requirements
- Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) or equivalent certification required.
- High School Diploma or GED required.
- 3 years' experience in sterile processing required.
- Ability to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served.
Nice-to-haves
- Certified Instrument Specialist (CIS) preferred.
- Certified Endoscope Reprocessor (CER) preferred.
- Certified Healthcare Leader (CHL) required within 1 year of hire.
- Associates or Bachelors in Business, Nursing, or relevant field preferred.
- 5 years' experience in sterile processing preferred.
- Training in EPIC preferred.
Benefits
- Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans
- Prescription drug coverage
- Flexible spending accounts
- Life insurance w/AD&D
- Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible
- Paid time off
- Educational Assistance
