Manager, Central Sterile Processing-VUH Main Hospital

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Organization:

CSP VUH ADMIN

Job Summary:

JOB SUMMARY
Leads the Sterile Processing Department by developing goals and objectives which align with organizational values. Oversees the development of policies which affects the sterilization processes of perioperative and clinic areas. Assesses the operating and capital expenditure budgets to insure they meet approved requirements. Monitors and establishes processes to ensure that all practices of the Sterile Processing Department are within the established guidelines of the appropriate regulatory agencies. Assess problems and determines plan of action.

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KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
• Manages central sterile processing and endoscopy tech specialist staff to ensure department and hospital guidelines are adhered and followed.
• Assists and conducts written and final performance conversation with staff following departmental and intuitional policies.
• Monitors quality assurance standards, programs and procedure within the unit/area.
• Develops goals and objectives for Central Sterile Processing based on interpretation of the policy and goals of Perioperative and Procedural Services.
• Ensures the most effective operations of Central Sterile Processing through program development, process improvement and coordination/integration of processes within Perioperative and Procedural Services and other departments.
• Serves as an operational coordinator of Sterile Processing activities for all Perioperative and clinic areas.
• Reviews departmental finances to meet institutional standards.
• The responsibilities listed are a general overview of the position and additional duties may be assigned.

Qualifications:

Bachelor Degree-Preferred

3-5 years leadership experience in Sterile Processing Environment preferred

Hospital experience preferred, will consider Surgery Center experience

Certifications: CRCST, CIS, CER or ability to achieve

Experience with DaVinci equipment

Exceptional communication skills

Core hours day shift but must be available for 24/7 operations

TECHNICAL CAPABILITIES
• Quality Management (Novice): Has provided continuous analysis and evaluation of assignment work processes, constantly striving for improvement in the way tasks and activities are accomplished by questioning their value to the process and contributing creative solutions. Has participated in the process of establishing, communicating and monitoring standards for quality and excellence. Demonstrates the ability to actually work on and improve a current business process, product or service.
• Business Results (Novice): Develops and implements appropriate measures for attaining well-defined business results and tracks progress in meeting goals and objectives. Continuously demonstrates a strong focus on quality in spite of pressures from competition, budgets, and time. Anticipates and responds effectively to customer needs. Sensitive to changes in the environment which may impact customer satisfaction, product quality, or profitability. Able to specify clear, precise personal objectives.
• People Management (Intermediate): Successfully resolves conflicts and disciplinary problems. Provides counseling and career development planning to subordinates. Constructively gives timely positive and negative feedback, confronting individual performance problems in a professional and sensitive manner. Aware of the values, abilities and needs of others. Demonstrates the ability to create a positive work climate, establishing a feeling of partnership and empowering others. Has set, coached and assessed the assignment objectives of subordinates. Practices and rewards behaviors supportive of company values.
• Operations Planning (Intermediate): Demonstrates ability to forecast complex resource needs, identify discrete tas