Director Sterile Processing

D.B. Craig and Associates

Columbus, Ohio - Houston, Texas

T: 614-855-4643 E: doug@dbcraig.com

Contact Doug Craig to apply for this position

Director of Sterile Processing

Asheville, North Carolina

This hospital is located in Asheville, North Carolina. This is our flagship hospital, licensed for 815 beds. Healthgrades named our hospital as of one America's 50 Best Hospitals from 2020-2023. Our hospital is in the top 1% of hospitals in the nation for providing the highest clinical quality year over year. Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade recognized our hospital with an "A," nationally recognizing our achievements in protecting patients and providing safer healthcare. We also earned the prestigious Magnet® Designation in November 2020. This is the highest international honor that distinguishes organizations that meet rigorous nursing excellence standards. We are the regional referral center for tertiary and quaternary care. We are the region's only Level II trauma center. Our location also includes our children's hospital. The region's only children's hospital - providing 30 pediatric sub-specialists. We're the busiest surgical hospital west of Raleigh, North Carolina. We are the second-busiest in the state. Our hospital provides the only open heart and interventional cardiology in the region. We are the only Cyberknife provider west of Raleigh.

Job Summary and Qualifications

Under the direction of the VP of Perioperative Services, the Sterile Processing Director will assist in the operation of the department by exerting a leadership role in carrying out the Mission, Goals and Objectives of the hospital, focusing on the patient, physician, employees and customers. Will assist with integrating operations with other departments to ensure efficiency and coordination. Assists in recruiting the services of qualified and competent personnel to provide sufficient number and balance of services. Ensures the qualifications and competence of the departmental staff. Assist the manager of Sterile Processing in maintaining appropriate quality control programs, while providing continuous assessment and improvement of the quality of care and/or services. Assist with orientation and continuing education of all department personnel. Recommends resources as needed by the department, to the VP of Perioperative Services. Promotes and supports the hospital to all potential customers by assuming an active role in Hospital, as well as Community events.

Required Education:

· Bachelor’s Degree in Business or Nursing/Two Year Surgical Technology Course

· Current Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician (CSPDT) or Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST)

Required License/Certification: IAHCSMM Certification

Required Experience:

· Minimum of five (5) years Sterile Processing, Two Year Surgical Technology Course or CRCST by (IAHCSMM).

· Excellent leadership skills, communication and technical skills.

· Ability to work under pressure situations.

· Attention to details.

· Ability to operate computer.

· Knowledge of operating room instrumentation and equipment.

· Knowledge of aseptic technique and infection control.

· 5 years of progressive leadership experience in Central Sterile Processing

Required for Submission: 5 years of progressive leadership experience in Central Sterile Processing

Additional Information:

Candidates submitted over must have experience leading larger teams at larger facilities - please include metrics in resumes for consideration

Acute Care Experience is required

Director will report to the VP of Surgical Services

Department currently has 7 Team Leads

# of FTEs: 80

Department uses (SPM) - SPM Workflow

Service Lines: Endo, OR, CVOR, L&D

Department also supports Inpatient & Outpatient Ambulatory Clinics

Salary Estimate: $120,000 - $170,000 (heavily weighted on years of experience)

Incentive Bonus of Up To 17.5% (a $150,0000 salary may yield approximately $176,000 with the annual bonus)

Sign-On Bonus: Case by Case

Relocation: Starting At $5,000

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $135,000.00 - $170,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Relocation assistance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $120,000 - $170,000