Manager Sterile Processing - Central Sterile Processing

• location 1600 west avenue j,lancaster, ca, 93534,united states
• base pay $78,842.40 - $ / year
• job category manager sterile processing, central sterile processing
• employee type regular
• required degree high school

jo b objective:

the sterile processing depa rtment’s operations involve collection, decontamination, processing, sterilization, high-level disinfection, storage and distribution of instrumentation that support perioperative services departments and other clinical departments throughout the organization. Under the general direction of the director of surgical services or designee the sterile processing manager must be capable of working independently in the decontamination and sterile processing areas , upholding all specialty body and regulatory standards, and supporting the education , development, and mentoring of personnel in the sterile processing department .

This position will have frequent interaction with p urchasing department buyers, but will not have a direct reporting relationship.

1.the sterile processing manager is responsible for assessing, identifying , planning, organizing, implementing, evaluating, and supervising operations, quality, and efficiency of personnel and department services .

2.maintains continued education and proficiency in the field of sterile processing operations and equipment through education, literature and seminars .

3.this position provides leadership for the department’s overall operations , including:

develops and ensures compliance with annual departmental operating budget .

demonstrates 24-hour accountability of general unit activities and functions .

quality, policy, and r eg ulatory r equirements

develop policies and procedures for sterile processing department .

ensures adherence to departmental policies/procedures / regulatory requirements.

develops standards of care, qua lity of work and best practices for department .

ensures departmental standards of operation and policies are in compliance with regulatory agencies including but not limited to cms, tjc, aami, aorn, apic, cdph, osha, etc.

acts as a resource for others within the department and in other departments in relation to decontamination, processing, sterilization, and high-level disinfection. Demonstrates correct departmental p rocesses and procedures to personnel.

recommends equipment changes, upgrades and additions to meet manufacturer instructions for use (ifu) for all items processed .

ensures personnel perform work within prescribed technical and safety standards .

ensures that all sterilization records are accurate , current, and compliant with regulatory requirements .

participates in department and hospital performance improvement activities as required .

represents department/surgical services by attending appropriate departmental and facility meetings (as requested), such as infection prevention, environment of care, etc.

collaborates with supporting departments such as infection prevention, biomed, engineering and plant services, environmental services, and others as needed to ensure quality within department.

ensures effective management of human, fiscal and physical plant resources .

seeks opportunities to improve efficiency and effectiveness of operati onal processes and productivity .

supervises personnel as appropriate to achieve established operational performance and quality goals .

manages collection, decontamination, assembly, sterilization, distribution and inventory of instrumentation .

monitors and reports equipment operational status .

control the purchasing of supplies for the sterile processing department .

manages vendor and courier services as pertaining to their effect on sterile processing and adherence to organizational policy and procedures.

responsible for ensuring appropriate shift and terminal cleaning for departmental areas.

models excellence in customer service, ensuring the highest standards for both internal and external constituent satisfaction and sets the expectation for employees to do the same .

serves as a subject matter expert and resource for personnel and others within the organization .

works collaboratively with…