Manager, Sterile Processing

Start the day excited to make a difference…end the day knowing you did.  Come join our team.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities: 

• Selects, develops, supervises, and evaluates departmental staff.
• Prepares departmental reports and records (financial, budget, personnel, etc.).
• Develops/amends written policies and procedures and ensures adherence.
• Maintains operational costs at budget level.
• Coordinates the processing and reassembly of medical supplies, equipment, and instrumentation with user departments.
• Establishes and maintains quality control systems as they relate to infection control, sterilizer monitoring, packaging, and processing, etc., in accordance with institutional and departmental policy and regulatory agency requirements.
• Maintains adequate inventories and distributes supplies as required to meet internal customer service and patient care demands.
• Recommends cost reduction opportunities.
• Participates in management courses and periodic continuing education programs and seminars.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the organization’s service standards and incorporate them into the performance of duties.
• Effectively utilizes time management and prioritization to complete projects in a timely manner. Must be able to work rapidly, accurately and able to meet deadlines.
• Demonstrates the ability to maximize resources and is skillful in adjusting resources according to the workload and volume.
• Demonstrates knowledge of supervision principles by consistently utilizing problem analysis, group dynamics and staff skills analysis in an objective manner to effectively manage department personnel and resources.
• Demonstrates knowledge in generating and interpreting statistical, productivity and quality performance reports and utilizes the data to improve the departments performance.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Healthcare Management or related field preferred.
• Completion of formal Sterile Processing program with focus on supervision principles and/or certification in Healthcare Leadership concepts.
• Two years manager/supervisory experience is required, experience in Sterile Processing and knowledge of related systems and equipment preferred.
• Two years related experience required.
• A thorough knowledge of the following is required: asepsis, principles of decontamination, disinfection, sterilization and infection control, surgical techniques, instrument care and maintenance, patient care equipment and associated consumable supplies and their use.
• Functional knowledge of sterilization regulatory guidelines is required.
• Strong communication, critical thinking and team building skills are required.
• Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge and technical expertise in sterile processing and inventory control principles. Requires the ability to see, hear and communicate clearly.

As an EOE/AA employer, the organization will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and veteran or disability status.

Physical Requirements: Constant (67-100% of workday) sitting and use of arms and hands; occasional (0-33% of workday) standing, walking, bending, squatting; ability to lift, push, and pull up to 10 lbs.; auditory and visual skills.

Mental Requirements: Possesses critical thinking and analytical skills.  Ability to multi-task.  Ability to communicate effectively and collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team. 

Environmental Requirements and Exposure Hazards: Potential risk of exposure to chemicals. 

“It is the policy of Mary Washington Healthcare to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with a disability who are applicants for employment or Associates.”