What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sterile Processing Manager position at SpecialtyCare Associate Referral Program?
Passionate, driven people dedicated to making a difference in healthcare.
SpecialtyCare sterile processing teams play a vital role in the health and well-being of our patients. By tracking and sterilizing vital surgical instruments, we reduce the risk of infection, lost instruments, incomplete trays, and surgeon frustration. Our certified technicians provide the expertise, quality control, and strict regulatory compliance to keep the operating room running smoothly. Our SPM supervisors and managers are also instrumental in overseeing operations, conducting in-service training, and working with hospital administrators and staff to find and implement efficiencies that provide on-time service delivery, reduce costs, and ensure patient safety.
As a Sterile Processing Manager you are responsible for leading and managing the day to day efforts of the sterile processing team at your facility. It is your responsibility to ensure client satisfaction while also adhering to the highest quality and compliance standards.
- Assure that the standards of operation of the department comply with the standards set by regulatory agencies, such as the state Department of Health, Joint Commission and other regulatory agencies.
- Manage all staff to include scheduling, time approval, hiring and corrective action as needed.
- Provides a comprehensive departmental orientation to all new personnel and ensure existing staff receives training on an ongoing basis.
- Develops and implements departmental performance improvement activities and assures ongoing staff participation.
- Establishes internal inventory levels and maintains levels in accordance with set standards and in coordination within using units within the hospital; establishes par level stocks and monitors them for proper utilization.
- Participates as an active member of hospital committees as assigned.
- Establish/maintain a preventative maintenance program for sterile processing equipment in coordination with appropriate departments within the hospital.
- Provides instructions and in-service in new products, procedures and equipment in a manner that will identify and prevent resource loss and maintain safety.
- Responsible for implementing and reinforcing SpecialtyCare’s Vision, Mission and Values.
- Meet regularly with SpecialtyCare regional management team to discuss any issues, successes and opportunities to provide better service to clients.
- Performs other duties and works on special projects as assigned.
- Associate’s Degree or equivalent, preferred.
- Three years of sterile processing management experience.
- CRCST certification or CBSPDS certification required.
- Must have the ability to teach and have demonstrated ability in written and oral communications and interpersonal skills.
The Successful Candidate
The successful candidate must bring a high level of ethical, intellectual, professional and personal values that complement the team and company vision. The following competencies are highly valued:
- Strong relationship builder with exceptional interpersonal skills that can influence perceptions, decisions and actions of others through effective communications both within the organization and externally.
- Proven self-starter who works well both independently and in a team environment.
- High energy, self-motivated individual whose style is effective in working with all levels of the organization to drive performance and continuous improvement using an analytical and metrics based approach.
- Ability to effectively review and synthesize medical literature for the purpose of writing clinical procedure guidelines, clinical policies and peer review scientific publications.
- Works well in a fast-paced environment and with a sense of urgency.
- Lives the SpecialtyCare Values – Integrity, Care, Urgency, and Improvement.
SpecialtyCare is committed to supporting professional growth for our associates. Each associate is allocated funds for continuing education, membership fees, and dues for professional associations. We also provide tuition reimbursement or tuition repayment assistance. We provide a full benefits package including a matching 401K and generous PTO plan. We also cover the cost of maintaining certification.
SpecialtyCare is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.