Sterile Processing Manager

This job oversees staffing of the sterile processing team, including hiring, completing evaluations, and training. Handles budget planning regarding FTE, instrument, supply and equipment expenses.

Manages regulatory compliance and quality initiatives to ensure appropriate patient care and maintain cost efficiency for the organization.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

This job description is a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of the job and position. It is not intended to be a comprehensive or all-inclusive listing of duties and responsibilities.

Contents are subject to change at the company’s discretion.

Education :

• Required - Associate's degree in health science or related field.
• Preferred - Bachelor's degree in health science or related field.

Work Experience :

• Required - 3 years of clinical or leadership experience.
• Preferred - 5 years of clinical or leadership experience.

Certifications :

• Required - Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) upon hire; OR
• Certified Sterile Processing Department Technician (CSPDT) through the IAHCSMM (International Association of Healthcare Central Service Material Management) or the CBSPD (Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD) within 6 months of hire.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs) :

• Proficiency in using computers, software, and web-based applications.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and ability to present information clearly and professionally.
• Strong interpersonal skills.

Job Duties :

• Manages hiring, onboarding, orientation, annual performance evaluations, coaching, counseling, and progressive discipline for the sterile processing team.
• Participates in financial management through budget planning preparations, FTE allotments, and monitoring overtime, equipment & supply expenses.
• Manages instrument ordering, maintenance, and inventory.
• Provides guidance over quality initiatives and drives improvement plans concentrating on metrics and quality indicators.
• Oversees regulatory compliance.
• Adapts behavior to the specific patient population, including but not limited to respect for privacy, method of introduction to the patient, adapting explanation of services or procedures to be performed, requesting permissions and communication style.
• Performs other related duties as required.

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. They are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties, and skills.

Other duties may be added, or this description amended at any time.

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About Ochsner Health :

Ochsner Health is a system that delivers health to the people of Louisiana, Mississippi and the Gulf South with a mission to Serve, Heal, Lead, Educate and Innovate.

Ochsner Health is a not-for-profit committed to giving back to the communities it serves through preventative screenings, health and wellness resources and partnerships with innovative organizations that share our vision.

Ochsner Health healed more than 876,000 people from across the globe in 2019, providing the latest medical breakthroughs and therapies, including digital medicine for chronic conditions and telehealth specialty services.

Ochsner Health is a national leader, named the top hospital in Louisiana and a top children’s hospital by U.S. News & World Report.

As Louisiana’s leading healthcare educator, Ochsner Health and its partners educate thousands of healthcare professionals annually.

Ochsner Health is innovating healthcare by investing in new technologies and research to make world-class care more accessible, affordable, convenient and effective.

Ochsner's team of more than 26,000 employees and 4,500 providers are working to reinvent the future of health and wellness in the region.

To learn more about Ochsner Health, please visit www.ochsner.org. To transform your health, please visit www.ochsner.org / healthyyou.