Job Purpose:

The Executive Director, Sterile Processing Department & Consolidated Service Center-SPD Operations reports to the Chief Operating Officer. Under limited supervision, the Executive Director, is responsible for providing leadership of the Sterile Processing Department(s) and all facets of sterile processing and functions to include support of ancillary areas, labor and delivery, outpatient clinic areas, Ambulatory Surgery Facilities (ASFs) and the Consolidated Service Center-SPD. This role oversees departmental operations and productivity, inclusive of work flow design and optimization and is responsible for quality outcomes and patient safety as it relates to the cleaning, sterilization and High Level Disinfection (HLD) of surgical instruments, scopes and equipment processed through the department. This position evaluates, maintains, and improves quality control systems, ensures regulatory compliance and standards is maintained (Joint Commission, DHEC, AAMI, IAHCSMM, etc.), while developing a cohesive team, mentoring supervisory staff, and ensuring technical competency across all position levels. This role is responsible for the development and adherence to the budget and partners with stakeholders at all locations to ensure customer and patient satisfaction while upholding the quality standards of a high performing organization. Education and Work Experience

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university and a minimum of 8-10 years of SPD experience; In lieu of education requirements applicants with a minimum of 15 years SPD experience and minimum 8 years of leadership will be considered.
• Extensive knowledge of standard procedures and methods used to decontaminate, clean, inspect, assemble, package, sterilize, store and distribute items and instrumentation/ scopes within applicable federal, state and other regulatory agencies required.
• Extensive knowledge of sterilization/High Level Disinfection (HLD) equipment is required (autoclaves, gas sterilization, HLD, Sterrad Plasma, washer sterilizers, Medivator,etc.).
• Experience working within a large medical center and off-site sterile processing department is required.
• Ability to communicate effectively at all organizational levels and in situations requiring instructing, persuading, negotiating, conflict resolution, consulting and advising as well as prepare clear, comprehensive written and oral reports and materials.
• Ability to manage complex projects and resources (people, costs, and time) across multiple departments.
• Knowledge of new technologies (in specific field) and maintain and stay abreast of updates and changes.

Preferred Qualifications:

• A Master's degree preferred (MHA, MBA, MSN or other health related graduate degree)
• Advanced certification (CIS, CER, CHL) preferred.
• Familiarity with electronic instrument tracking systems. Licensures, Registrations, Certifications

CRCST - HSPA

(Healthcare Sterile Processing Association) or CBSPD (Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution)

Job Type:

Contract Pay:

$2,750.00 - $2,830.00 per week

Experience:

Sterile processing: 8 years (Required)

License/Certification:

CRCST (Required)

Work Location:

In person