Sterile Processing Manager - Sterile Process - St. Vincent Medical Center

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Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Work Shift:

All Work Shifts (United States of America)

As a faith-based and patient-focused organization, Mercy Health exists to enhance the health and well-being of all people in mind, body and spirit through exceptional patient care. Success in this goal requires a culture of compassion, collaboration, excellence and respect. Mercy Health seeks people that are committed to our values of compassion, human dignity, integrity, service and stewardship to create an environment where associates want to work and help communities thrive.

Mgr, Sterile Processing + Central Sterile Processing Manager – St. Vincent Medical Center

Job Summary:

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.

Essential Functions:

• Assures that the standards of operation of the department are in compliance with the standards set by regulatory agencies (e.g., State Department of Health, The Joint Commission (JCAHO), DEQ (Department of Environmental Quality), etc.). Facilitates departmental compliance with federal regulatory bodies and exceeds requirements of accrediting organizations.
• Manages and facilitates functions and staff related to surgical purchasing and sterile processing, if needed.
• Provides orientation to all new personnel and required training to all staff on a ongoing basis. Ensures that continuous quality improvement in all activities. Develops and implements departmental performance improvement activities.
• Ensures customer service by meeting legitimate expectations of all customers within the availability of resources.
• Submits and monitors the departmental budget. Demonstrates a cost -conscious attitude in managing resources and/or activities within the department and organizational budget.  Identifies the need for change and process improvements related to cost, quality and service.
• Communicates pertinent information to staff that may affect daily operations of the department.

This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

Education:

• High School Diploma or GED (required)
• Associates or Bachelors, Business, Nursing, or relevant field (preferred)

Required Licensing & Certifications:

• One of the following is required: Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST), Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA) (required) or Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician (CSPDT), Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD) (required)
• Certified Instrument Specialist (CIS), Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA) (preferred)
• Certified Endoscope Reprocessor (CER), Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA) (preferred)
• Certified Healthcare Leader (CHL), HSPA (Required within 1 year of hire)

Experience:

• 3 years’ experience (required)
• 5 years' experience (preferred)

Skills & Abilities:

• Ability to Follow Instructions

• Able to Work Independently

• Able to work under pressure

• Anatomy

• Anticipate Needs

• Aseptic Techniques

• Attention to details

• Business Acumen

• Communication

• Communication with multi-levels

• Computer skills

• Critical Thinking

• Decision making

• Financial Management

• HIPAA

• Infection Control

• Interview skills

• Knowledge of AAMI Recommendations

• leadership skills

• Move with a sense of urgency

• Performance evaluations