Sterile Processing Manager

Number of Positions in Requisition

1



Job Details

The Sterile Processing Manager is responsible for leading the full range of sterile processing services within SPCC, oversees departmental performance, and analyzes effectiveness of departmental processes. Under the direction of and in collaboration with the Director , this leader contributes to the development and execution of the vision for clinical excellence; ensures that high quality services are provided; and leads operational functions at top levels of efficiency. The role requires a full scope of knowledge to perform all aspects of sterile processing at an advanced level. The Sterile Processing Manager will monitor the performance of staff, supervisors and assistant managers with respect to compliance and safety, ensuring that standards of operation are in compliance with professional regulatory and accrediting body standards. This leader will interface with various stakeholders interacting with the SPCC department, i.e., leaders, surgeons and staff from the operating rooms, patient care floors, and procedural suites, facilities, environmental services, infection control clinicians, the biomedical department, vendors, supply chain management personnel, and so on. This leader bears responsibility for ensuring smooth interdepartmental processes and managing relationships with these stakeholders.

Job Description

Essential Functions

• Interacts with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with the values of Jefferson.
• Recognizes designated care partner(s) in providing safe, compassionate and coordinated care based on respect for patient's personal preferences, priorities, needs, and cultural beliefs and values.

• Communicates with and supports the interprofessional team, and designated care partners.
• Serve as a resource of sterile processing expertise within the department.
• Oversees staff scheduling and payroll, monitors departmental overtime.
• Assists director with capital budget and operational budget planning.
• Ensures a high level of customer service and productivity for the department as a whole.
• Engages in complex problem solving.
• Monitors productivity and huddle report trends to identify process or system issues; collaborate with director to develop and initiate process improvement initiatives to resolve issues.
• Engages in continuous process improvement by evaluating the success of new initiatives or processes, and adjusting when needed.
• Oversees the activities of the department to ensure that staff, leadership, department and operating room needs are satisfied.
• Leads department and hospital process improvement initiatives.

• Maintains knowledge and ability to ensure verification of pre and post sterilization quality indicators.

• Reports any issues or problems with the sterilization equipment to appropriate SPD leadership.

• Responsible for data mining, analytics and reporting that lead to process improvement or workflow improvements 

Competencies (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required):

Cultural Awareness

• Knowledge of people with diverse backgrounds and the ability to convey respect and connect effectively.
• Effective Communication-Understanding of effective communication concepts, tools and techniques, ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors.

Inventory Management

• Knowledge of, and ability to develop and use, strategies, practices and tools for effectively managing local or distributed inventories of finished goods.

Medical Equipment

• Knowledge of the common types of equipment or devices used in the healthcare industry, and the ability to use these in patient care.

Decontamination Issues

• Knowledge of decontamination process for exposure to chemical or germ weapons.

Purchasing Tasks and Activities

• Knowledge of and ability to use practices and procedures for procurement of materials, components, equipment and services.

Infection Control

• Utilizes knowledge of patient safety and error prevention to impede the spread of infection and disease.

Accuracy and Attention to Detail

• Understanding of the necessity and value of accuracy and attention to detail, ability to process information with high levels of accuracy.

Teamwork

• Understanding of the necessity and value of teamwork, ability to work effectively as part of a team.

Operating Room Management

• Knowledge of and ability to apply appropriate policies, procedures and management methods to maximize operating room efficiency and productivity.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

Education:

High school diploma or equivalent required. Graduate of certified sterile processing technician training program.  Bachelor’s Degree in Business or Health Care Administration Preferred

AND

Experience:

Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in sterile processing required

Minimum of 3-4 years of leadership/Supervisory experience required

Project Management/Performance Improvement experience preferred

Minimum Certifications, Registration or License Requirements:

• CRCST (Certified Registered Central Service Technician) or CSPDT (Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician) required
• CHL (Certified Health Care Leader) or CSPM (Certified in Sterile Processing Management) required
• CIS (Certified Instrument Specialist) or CSIS (Certified Surgical Instrument Specialist) required within 18 -24 months from date of hire
• CER (Certified Endoscope Reprocessor) or CFER (Certified Flexible Endoscope Reprocessor) required within 18 - 24 months from date of hire

Salary Range

$54,634.94 to $77,854.79 Annual

The actual hiring rate will be determined based on candidate experience, skills and qualifications. This position is not eligible for an annual incentive.

Positions posted as annual salaries reflect an estimated amount for a 1.0 Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) (i.e. 40 hour equivalent)), positions for less than 1.0 FTE will be prorated.)

Work Shift

Workday Day (United States of America)

Worker Sub Type

Regular

Employee Entity

Kennedy University Hospitals, Inc

Primary Location Address

18 East Laurel Road, Stratford, New Jersey, United States of America

Nationally ranked, Jefferson, which is principally located in the greater Philadelphia region, Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey, is reimagining health care and higher education to create unparalleled value. Jefferson is more than 65,000 people strong, dedicated to providing the highest-quality, compassionate clinical care for patients; making our communities healthier and stronger; preparing tomorrow's professional leaders for 21st-century careers; and creating new knowledge through basic/programmatic, clinical and applied research. Thomas Jefferson University, home of Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Jefferson College of Nursing, and the Kanbar College of Design, Engineering and Commerce, dates back to 1824 and today comprises 10 colleges and three schools offering 200+ undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 8,300 students. Jefferson Health, nationally ranked as one of the top 15 not-for-profit health care systems in the country and the largest provider in the Philadelphia and Lehigh Valley areas, serves patients through millions of encounters each year at 32 hospitals campuses and more than 700 outpatient and urgent care locations throughout the region. Jefferson Health Plans is a not-for-profit managed health care organization providing a broad range of health coverage options in Pennsylvania and New Jersey for more than 35 years.    

Jefferson is committed to providing equal educa­tional and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, handicap or disability or any other protected group or status. 

Benefits

Jefferson offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including medical (including prescription), supplemental insurance, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, retirement plans, tuition assistance, as well as voluntary benefits, which provide colleagues with access to group rates on insurance and discounts. Colleagues have access to tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full time service or two years of part time service. All colleagues, including those who work less than part-time (including per diem colleagues, adjunct faculty, and Jeff Temps), have access to medical (including prescription) insurance.