Job Description

Job Shift: Days

Job Type: Full Time

Hours: 0630 - 1500

Schedule: Monday through Friday. Some weekends as needed

Reporting to the Director of Surgical Services, the Manager of Sterile Processing is an actively licensed/certified Sterile Processing Technician who is responsible for overseeing operational resources by planning, organizing and providing sterile processing services for the OR and other departments. He/she fosters a supportive, professional environment for staff. Responsible for overseeing inventory control: ordering of supplies, instruments maintenance: care and processing and repair. Responsible for implementation of staffing patterns, work schedules, and provides ongoing in-service to staff members. Functions as a central point of contact for the SPD staff, Infection Control and other nursing departments. The SPD manager supervises the day-to-day operations of the Sterile Processing Department on all shifts. The SPD Department is responsible for Decontamination, Set Assembly /Preparation and Sterilization of all medical equipment. The SPD manager promotes an environment of cooperative staff efforts within the unit and with other units, especially the operating room, as well as maintaining regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Responsible for the safe and efficient practices for Decontamination, Instrument, Assembly and Sterilization of all reprocessed instruments and equipment.
• Monitors and maintains a safe work environment.
• Twenty four (24) hour accountability for all personnel and activities occurring in the Sterile Processing Department.
• Provides direct and effective supervision to ensure timely delivery of clean and/or sterile equipment.
• Maintains adequate department staffing levels to ensure daily operation services to the Operating Room.
• Monitors, maintains and records all department quality assurance systems activities in accordance with departmental and facility policy, The Joint Commission, OSHA and Title 22 regulations and requirements.
• Partners with the Surgical Services Director in evaluating change in policies and procedures and implements appropriate systems to accommodate these changes.
• Conducts departmental orientation, training, skills review and assists with educational programs to maintain high staff performance standards.
• Monitors inventory levels to ensure adequate supplies, preventing waste and controlling costs.
• Assists management, as assigned, in developing and reporting quality assurance reports to appropriate committees.
• Provides for ongoing communications with staff and ancillary departments.
• Provides a forum for staff involvement in problem identification and resolution.
• Attends Huddles for verification and preparation for next days' surgery scheduling.
• Meets regularly with management to share information regarding department activities.
• Assist with recruitment and selection of new employees.
• Actively supports and pursues Quality Improvement for the department and organization.
• Accepts suggestions for improved performance. Meets established deadlines.
• Supervises functions of staff in department to meet OSHA, EPA, and AAMI, State and Joint Commission guidelines and standards, as required.
• Assists with establishing policies and procedures for Decontaminating, Setting up and sterilization of instruments and equipment.

Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
• Sterile Processing Technician and certification from International Association of Healthcare Central Service Material Management (IAHCSMM) or Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD).
• Significant experience (5 to 8 years) in Sterile Processing and/or Operating Room.
• Previous proven supervisory experience preferred.
• Knowledge of Sterile Processing and regulatory requirements (AAMI, AORN).
• Knowledge of all surgical instrumentation and equipment, processing and sterilization techniques and standards, supplies, microbiology, soaps and detergents.
• Fundamentals of cleaning and packaging sterile supplies and instruments, steam sterilization, quality assurance, infection control, isolation techniques, safe practices in Sterile Processing and The Joint Commission, Title 22, DHS and all other regulatory compliance requirements.
• Computer experience in MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• Maintain membership with a National Sterile Processing Organization (American Society for Healthcare Central Service Professionals (IAHCSMM) or Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD).
• CRCST I CCST Certification preferred.

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