Sterile Processing Mgr

Position Title Sterile Processing Mgr Days

• Full Time Cambridge Tower A Position Summary /

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Under the direction of the Director of Perioperative Services, the Sterile Processing Manager has responsibility to manage the Sterile Processing program and ensure that instrumentation for the Operating Rooms and other ancillary areas are processed, stored, and delivered in a safe and efficient manner. Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions Facilitates effective communication in the Sterile Processing department articulating the status of team vision/goals as well as how the department fits into the division's strategic plan and business operations service model Responsible for a business operations specific performance management system for Sterile Processing Department efficiency, quality, customer satisfaction and productivity

• manages the quality system by facilitating team work with staff and other department resources Identifies customer reported issues with products and determines action plans, educational/coaching, and process improvement opportunities to achieve and maintain high customer satisfaction Incorporates training and evaluation of orientation, competency, daily performance and formal coaching.

Collaborates with of the members of the Perioperative Services Department to provide optimal outcomes as related to instrumentation. Sets expectations and ensures compliance with department, division, hospital and state/federal standards and regulations. Utilizes resources efficiently to standardize product inventory while maintaining an economically viable and safe environment. Collaborates with industry and hospital departments to introduce new policies and procedures related to Sterile Processing Department. Provides data/reports to leadership facilitating quality care, resource utilization and needed support Models organizational skills to support the identified division goals and outcomes. Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department. These statements are intended to describe the essential functions of the job and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. Skills and duties may vary dependent upon your department or unit. Other duties may be assigned as required. Required Education and Experience High School Graduate Bachelors Degree within 5 years from date of hire. Current Sterile Processing Managers as of 7/26/24 are grandfathered without this requirement. 2 or more years leadership experience Proficiency in instrument tracking software systems Preferred Education and Experience Experience in a Sterile Processing leadership position Experience as a Registered Nurse, Surgical Technician and/or Sterile Processing Technician Required Licensure and Certification Certified Registered Central Service Technician(CRCST)

• Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA) within 1 Year Certified Healthcare Leader (CHL)
• Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA) within 1 Year Preferred Licensure and Certification Certified Endoscope Reprocessor (CER)
• Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA) Certified Instrument Specialist (CIS)
• Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA) Knowledge Requirements Intermediate Microsoft Office skills Preferred knowledge of instrument tracking system

Time Type:

Full time

Job Requisition ID:

R-52364 Important information for you to know as you apply: The health system is an equal employment opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally-protected status. See also Diversity, Equity & Inclusion . The health system provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need to request reasonable accommodations for your disability as you navigate the recruitment process, please let our recruiters know by requesting an Accommodation Request form using this link asktalentacquisition@kumc.edu . Employment with the health system is contingent upon, among other things, agreeing to the health-system-dispute-resolution-program.pdf and signing the agreement to the DRP. Need help finding the right job? We can recommend jobs specifically for you! Create a custom Job Alert by selecting criteria that suit your career interests.