Sterile Processing Manager SPD

Details

• Department : Sterile Processing
• Schedule : Full Time, Days. 8 : 00 a.m. to 4 : 30 p.m. Varying start time based on the needs of the department.
• Hospital : Ascension Holy Family
• Location : 100 N. River Road, Des Plaines, IL 60016

Benefits

Paid time off (PTO)

Various health insurance options & wellness plans

Retirement benefits including employer match plans

Long-term & short-term disability

Employee assistance programs (EAP)

Parental leave & adoption assistance

Tuition reimbursement

Ways to give back to your community

Please note, benefits and benefits eligibility can vary by position, exclusions may apply for some roles (for example : Travel, PRN, Short-Term Option, etc.

Actual compensation offer will vary based upon role, education, experience, location, and qualifications. Connect with your Talent Advisor for additional specifics.

Responsibilities

Manage daily operations of the central sterile supply unit sterile processing department in support

of surgical procedures.

• Develop specific departmental goals, standards, and objectives which directly support the strategic plan and vision of the organization.
• Collect and report on data concerning instrument distribution, loss and replacement. Work collaboratively to identify and implement strategies related to product standardization, supply reduction, and cost containment.
• Manage staff relations including performance management, staff satisfaction and conflict management. May perform and oversee processes such as scheduling, recruitment, payroll and student engagement.
• Monitor departmental budgets, regulatory compliance, departmental contracts, vendor relations, and quality and process compliance of all sterilization activities throughout the health system according to industry regulations.
• Monitor quality and process compliance of all sterilization activities. Manage quality assurance programs by adjusting work product goals in conjunction with regular audits trends and metrics.
• Establish and maintain sterilization, safety and security standards, policies and procedures for Sterile Processing Department to ensure compliance with all applicable regulations.
• May travel as needed.

Requirements

Licensure / Certification / Registration :

• One or more of the following required :
• Central Service Tech specializing in Sterile Processing credentialed from the Healthcare Sterile Processing Association obtained within 12 Months (1 year) of hire date or job transfer date.
• Central Service Tech specializing in Sterile Processing credentialed from the Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD) obtained within 12 Months (1 year) of hire date or job transfer date.

Education :

• High School diploma equivalency with 3 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree / Technical degree with 2 years of experience OR 7 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.
• 3 years of leadership or management experience preferred.

Additional Preferences

This position will be expected to perform Sterile Processing duties while managing the team.

Three years of Sterile Processing Experience strongly preferred.

Management or leadership experience preferred.