Inova Health Systems

Manager of Sterile Processing

Inova Health Systems • $75K — $95K *
Alexandria, VA 22304In-Person
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Qualifications

  • Associate degree or High School diploma with 6 years of total experience in sterile processing management.
  • Certification in Healthcare Leadership within 12 months of hire.
  • CBSPD or CRCST certification required prior to start.
  • Minimum 3 years of experience in OR or SPD leadership roles.
  • Knowledge in perioperative materials management and environmental standards.

Responsibilities

  • Direct and manage Sterile Processing and Perioperative Materials Management operations.
  • Collaborate with customers to achieve productivity goals and ensure timely procedural setups.
  • Monitor shift supervisors to maximize staff efficiency and compliance with health standards.
  • Evaluate products and negotiate contracts with the support of the Perioperative Services Manager.
  • Coordinate equipment service, deliveries, installations, and facility renovations.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with a wellness program.
  • Retirement contributions matched up to 5% from day one.
  • Tuition assistance up to $5,250 yearly and student loan assistance up to $10,000.
  • Mental health support including 25 free coaching or therapy sessions per person annually.
  • Generous paid time off and paid parental leave options.
Full Job Description
Job Description

Inova Alexandria Hospital is looking for a dedicated Manager of Sterile Processing to join the team! This role will be Full-time Monday-Friday 7:00am to 3:30pm.

Featured Benefits:
  • Committed to Team Member Health: offering medical, dental and vision coverage, and a robust team member wellness program.
  • Retirement: Inova matches the first 5% of eligible contributions - starting on your first day.
  • Tuition and Student Loan Assistance: offering up to $5,250 per year in education assistance and up to $10,000 for student loans.
  • Mental Health Support: offering all Inova team members, their spouses/partners, and their children 25 mental health coaching or therapy sessions, per person, per year, at no cost.
  • Work/Life Balance: offering paid time off, paid parental leave, and more.


Perioperative Support Specialist Job Responsibilities:
  • The Sterile Processing Manager directs and manages all aspects of care relating to the support and environmental elements of Sterile Processing and Perioperative Materials Management including staff and performance improvement, cost controls, budget preparation,
  • Lean process improvement, and materials management.
  • Collaborates with all customers while facilitating all service line productivity goals. Ensures effective and timely procedural set-ups, transports, availability and proper functioning of equipment, environmental cleaning, and sanitation.
  • Manages all areas of responsibility such as the monitoring of the Sterile Processing department shift supervisors by ensuring that they maximize staff efficiencies and productivity while complying with infection control policies and OSHA, AAMI, AORN and The Joint Commission standards.
  • Works with the Perioperative Services Manager or other designated leaders in evaluating products, negotiating contracts, acquisitions, training, and support of equipment/supplies. Coordinates equipment service, deliveries, installations, and necessary facility renovations/repairs.
  • May perform additional duties as assigned.


Minimum Qualifications:
  • Education: Associate degree or High School diploma or equivalent and 4 additional years of experience (6 total)
  • Certification:
    • Certified Healthcare Leadership within 12 Months
    • CBSPD (Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution) or CRCST (Certified Registered Service Technician) must be obtained prior to start of role.
  • Experience:
    • Three years of experience in OR/SPD leadership/management role.
    • Knowledge and experience in the perioperative areas of sterile processing, case preparation and clean-up, perioperative materials management supplies, equipment and environmental standards; three years of experience in a leadership/management role. Two years of experience in each sub-specialty or two years of cross-training.


About Inova Health Systems

Inova Health Systems is a non-profit healthcare organization that provides medical services to patients in Virginia and the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area. The organization was founded in 1956 and is headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia. Inova Health Systems operates several hospitals and medical centers, as well as a network of primary care and specialty clinics. The organization is committed to providing high-quality, patient-centered care and is recognized for its expertise in areas such as cancer care, heart and vascular care, and women's health.
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Size
18,000 employees
Industry
Healthcare
* Ladders Estimates

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