Manager - Sterile Processing | 40 hours per week | Sterile Processing

Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center•West Burlington, IA

About The Position

Provides direction and leadership for delivery of services in the Sterile Processing department. Plans and implements budgets, monitors productivity reports and collaborates with other leaders to facilitate favorable financial performance. Plays an integral role in departmental operations, including but not limited to; recruitment, hiring, training, scheduling, assigning work, evaluating, rewarding and disciplining. Demonstrated knowledge, understanding and compliance with regulatory standards and guidelines. This position is responsible for ensuring that all surgical supplies, instruments and equipment are properly decontaminated, inspected, assembled, packaged, sterilized, stored, distributed and tracked in a quality / timely manner throughout the hospital. Works independently with little or no supervision. Qualified to train others in Sterile Processing. Serves as a resource to Sterile Processing customers. Knowledge of instrument tracking systems. Sterile Processing Distribution Tech Certification required.

Requirements

H.S. Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) Required
One Year Certificate from College or Tech School Certified tech or similar program Required
Sterile Processing Distribution Tech Required

Nice To Haves

Associate’s Degree (AA) Leadership or Healthcare related Preferred
4-6 years Experience in sterile processing to include decontamination, assemble, sterilization and storage Preferred and 1-3 years Previous leadership experience Preferred and Certification in sterile processing management or healthcare related program Preferred
Proficiency in computer skills
Proficiency in clinical decision making and critical thinking
Demonstrates current knowledge in national standards
Knowledge of instrument tracking system SPM.

Responsibilities

Direct and supervise unit operations and staff.
Screen job applicants, and hire new employees.
Ensure documentation and quality indicators are in accordance with department policy and procedures and regulatory standards.
Partner with surgical services staff members and leaders to ensure delivery of evidence-based outcomes and reduction of avoidable variations in work.
Develop and lead procedures and processes that allow SEIRMC to meet accreditation and regulatory standards.
Provide specialized expertise, ensure resource alignment and system-wide initiative and updates are appropriate with patient outcomes and issues.
Respond to complaints in a timely manner
Evaluate employee performance and recommend personnel actions as necessary.
Implement changes that could improve service and increase operational efficiency.

Benefits

Competitive base pay
Matching retirement programs
Health, Dental and Vision plans
Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
Employee discounts including car rental, cell-phone plans
Employer-paid, Long-Term Disability, Life, and AD&D
Paid time off (PTO)
Education Assistance Program
Employee Assistance Program
Employee Referral Bonus Program
Discounted cafeteria meals
Paid Parental Leave
Employee Service Recognition program
Voluntary plans including: Life, AD&D, Short-Term Disability, Critical Illness, Accident, Insurance, and Hospital Indemnity