Manager - Periop Support Services Atrium Health Cabarrus FT

Atrium Health Cabarrus is a regional 457-bed, not-for-profit hospital in Concord, NC. More than 4,200 hospital employees provide services through an extensive inpatient and outpatient network, including Jeff Gordon Children's Center, Hayes Family Center and Batte Cancer Center, part of Atrium Health Levine Cancer Institute.

Job Summary

Coordinates and manages the services, procedures and activities in the Sterile Processing and Distribution (SPD) department . Includes management of surgical services inventory, unit inventory, decontamination, instrument assembly, sterilization, storage, and distribution of instruments and supplies to units. Participates in the analysis and implementation of policies and procedures pertaining to sterilization, instruments, and inventory.

Essential Functions
 

• Develops, implements, and monitors a quality improvement program for SPD.
• Assists in utilizing customer feedback and measures customer service to improve service .
• Monitors and responds to complaints and incidents concerning the department and ensures resolution.
• Establishes systems and procedures to promote utilization of supplies and staff.
• Participates with materials management in contract negotiations regarding supplies and services utilized in SPD.
• Coordinates and conducts staff meetings.
• Monitors financial budget and administers operating and capital budgets and performs financial analysis of systems.

 

Physical Requirements
 

 

Must be able to stand, walk, bend, stoop, and stretch for long periods of time. Must lift up to 40 pounds. Push and pull heavy loads. Acuity in vision and hearing. Dexterity in both hands and fingers. Must be able to work under high pressure.

Education, Experience and Certifications
 

High School Diploma or GED required. Bachelor's of Science or Art preferred. Graduate of Accredited Central Processing or Surgical Technology Program preferred. Minimum of 3 years central service or surgical experience required. Management experience preferred.

 

Atrium Health is one of the nation’s leading healthcare organizations, connecting patients with on-demand care, world-class specialists and the region’s largest primary care network. A recognized leader in healthcare delivery, quality and innovation, our foundation rests on providing clinically excellent and compassionate care.

We’ve been serving our community since 1940, when we opened our doors as Charlotte Memorial Hospital. Since then, our network has grown to include more than 40 hospitals and 900 care locations ranging from doctors’ offices to behavioral health centers to nursing homes.

Our focus: Delivering the highest quality patient care, supporting medical research and education, and joining with partners outside our walls to keep our community healthy.