Manager of Sterile Processing

Description

Turkey Creek Medical Center located in Knoxville TN has an exciting full time Manager of Sterile Processing position available.

Benefits include : Medical Vision Dental 401k match & more.

Job Summary

The Manager Sterile Services oversees the daily operations of the sterile processing department ensuring the delivery of sterile supplies equipment and instruments to support safe and efficient patient care. This role involves managing staff directing instrument reprocessing activities maintaining regulatory compliance and collaborating with key stakeholders to optimize operations and meet the needs of surgical and procedural teams.

Essential Functions

• Manages the daily operations of the sterile processing department ensuring the decontamination sterilization and distribution of surgical instruments supplies and equipment.
• Oversees labor management including determining staffing levels assigning work and managing schedules to ensure adequate coverage.
• Develops and implements policies procedures and quality assurance initiatives to maintain compliance with regulatory standards and promote best practices in sterile processing.
• Collaborates with surgical teams operating room staff and other stakeholders to ensure the availability of instruments supplies and equipment needed for procedures.
• Manages surgical instrument inventory maintenance schedules and repair processes coordinating with external vendors as needed.
• Prepares and monitors department budgets overseeing expenditures and identifying cost-saving opportunities while maintaining quality standards.
• Leads in-service education programs and staff training initiatives to ensure team members maintain competency and stay informed of industry advancements.
• Supervises staff including hiring performance evaluations promotions and disciplinary actions fostering a collaborative and productive work environment.
• Ensures timely production and distribution of surgical case carts and other critical supplies to meet clinical demand.
• Monitors compliance with expiration-date control systems testing product reliability and maintaining accurate records for quality assurance and traceability.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Leadership Responsibilities

Provides leadership mentorship and professional development opportunities for departmental staff.

Develops and manages departmental budget ensuring cost effective operations while maintaining high quality service.

Ensures compliance with all relevant regulatory bodies. May oversee the accreditation process with relevant agencies ensuring that services meet or exceed industry standards.

Works closely with leadership teams to coordinate and improve service delivery.

May work in a staff role when required. Ensures that duties and responsibilities are fulfilled while meeting all competencies established for that job.

Qualifications

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

Licenses and Certifications

INDLEAD

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Required Experience :

Manager

Key Skills

Freelance Writing,Lab,DCS,Investment,Administration Support,Import & Export

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1