Manager, Sterile Processing- Providence Hospital

Overview

USA Health is Transforming Medicine along the Gulf Coast to care for the unique needs of our community.

USA Health is changing how medical care, education and research impact the health of people who live in Mobile and the surrounding area. Our team of doctors, advanced care providers, nurses, therapists and researchers provide the region's most advanced medicine at multiple facilities, campuses, clinics and classrooms. We offer patients convenient access to innovative treatments and advancements that improve the health and overall wellbeing of our community.

Responsibilities

Provides primary leadership for the Department of Sterile Processing at University Hospital. Leadership to include people leadership, strategic planning for the department, operational excellence, accreditation and regulatory readiness, financial management and quality management; position reports to the Sr. Director of Operations and is a key member of the Perioperative Services leadership team. Scope of the position includes support for 15 ORs, expanding to 22 in the near future, and the needs of University Hospital (300 beds) and associated clinics; plans and directs the activities involved in the acquisition, decontamination, storage, assembly, and cleaning and sterilization of medical, surgical, and related supplies, materials and equipment utilized in the care and treatment of patients; manages Sterile Processing department personnel to achieve established operational and quality goals; schedules and conducts performance evaluations, interviews prospective employees and complete personnel actions, including counseling and terminations as necessary; directs and maintains quality control parameters for sterilization processes and ensures biological/mechanical testing is performed on all cleaning/sterilization equipment throughout the hospital; develop and maintain related policies and procedures; fluent in Joint commission and Association for Advancement of Medical Instrumentation (AAMI) standards; maintains and monitors inventory levels of supplies and instruments; assists with budget preparation and is accountable for meeting budgetary parameters; provides complete and timely reports and updates on activities and achievements; acts as a resource to Sterile Processing staff and internal customers; ensures safe care to patients, staff, and visitors; adheres to all USA Health policies, procedures, and standards with budgetary specifications including time management, supply management, productivity, and quality of service; promotes individual professional growth and development by meeting requirements for mandatory/continuing education and skills competency; supports department-based goals which contribute to the success of the organization; serves as preceptor, mentor, and resource to less experiences staff; related duties as assigned.

Employees must be in a regular position, working 20 hours or more per week (.50 FTE or greater) to qualify for benefits.

Additional Information

Employees must be in a regular position, working 20 hours or more per week (.50 FTE or greater) to qualify for benefits.

Qualifications

Graduation from an accredited school of nursing, four years of experience, two of which were in a supervisory capacity and a current Alabama RN license OR completion of a related clinical program and six years of experience, three of which were in a supervisory capacity. Directly related experience in sterile processing is preferred and will substitute for the required education.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

The University of South Alabama is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or any other applicable legally protected basis.

EO Employer – minorities/females/veterans/disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity.