Overview
Manage the daily operations of the Sterile Processing Department at Phoebe Putney Health System, including planning, organizing, staffing, and monitoring work quality. Provide leadership in the development and implementation of organization-wide instrument sterilization policies, procedures, and processes. Utilize available and developing technology to improve operations and reduce costs. This position reports to the Director, Surgical Services. The manager is responsible for ensuring instrumentation, supplies, and other resources are available in a timely manner to support surgical services and other areas dependent upon them. All activities are in support of the strategy, vision, and values of Phoebe. All activities must comply with Equal Employment Opportunity laws, HIPAA, ERISA, and other regulations as appropriate. This description is intended to reflect the current job and may be amended as needed.
Responsibilities
- Manage the daily operations of the Sterile Processing Department (planning, organizing, staffing, monitoring work quality).
- Provide leadership and direction in developing and implementing organization-wide instrument sterilization policies, procedures, and processes.
- Utilize available and developing technology to improve operations and reduce costs.
- Ensure instrumentation, supplies, and other resources are available in a timely manner to support surgical services and other dependent areas.
- Align activities with the strategy, vision, and values of Phoebe Putney Health System.
- Manage assignments as needed, in compliance with regulatory requirements.
Qualifications
External
Education RequirementsHigh School Diploma or GED (Required)
4 years / Bachelor's Degree in Nursing OR Bachelor of Science in a relevant healthcare field and 5+ years of experience in a Perioperative setting (including Central Sterile, Operating Room, or Ambulatory Care Center); completion of a 2-year healthcare-related degree within 2 years of hire is preferred.Experience Requirements3+ years of management or supervisory experience within sterile processing (preferred in a hospital setting; Required).
If no degree, 8 years of recent directly related Perioperative experience (including Central Sterile Processing, Operating Room, or Ambulatory Care Center) (Required).Certifications and LicensesCertification as CRCST or above through IAHCSMM OR certification as CSPDT or above through CBSPD (Required).
General Skills
Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsInterpersonal SkillsCustomer RelationsRead / comprehend written instructionsFollow verbal instructionsBasic Computer SkillsGeneral Clerical SkillsPhysical Requirements
Near normal vision (distance and color differentiation)Good manual dexterity and eye-hand-foot coordinationAbility to perform repetitive tasksPhysical Demands
Standing : Frequently during shift (34-66%)Walking : Frequently during shift (34-66%)Sitting : Occasionally (1-33%)Bending / Stooping : Frequently (34-66%)Twisting at waist : Occasionally (1-33%)Pushing / Pulling : Frequently (34-66%)Lift / carry >20 lbs with assistance : Occasionally (1-33%)
Reaching above shoulder : Occasionally (1-33%)Seniority level
Not ApplicableEmployment type
Full-timeJob function
Health Care ProviderIndustries
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