Berkshire Health Systems - Pittsfield, MA
posted about 1 month ago
About the position
This role is responsible for the overall management, supervision, and coordination of all activities within the sterile processing department to ensure efficient, effective, and compliant sterilization and decontamination of surgical instruments and medical equipment. This role involves oversight of staff, processes, and regulatory standards, ensuring adherence to best practices for infection control, sterilization protocols, and inventory management. The Manager collaborates with perioperative and clinical teams to ensure timely availability of sterile instruments, manages department budgets, and fosters a culture of continuous improvement. Additionally, this position ensures compliance with regulatory bodies such as AAMI, AORN, Joint Commission, and OSHA, and supports staff development through education, training, and performance evaluations.
Responsibilities
- Manage and supervise all activities within the sterile processing department.
- Ensure compliance with sterilization and decontamination protocols.
- Oversee staff and processes to maintain regulatory standards.
- Collaborate with perioperative and clinical teams for timely instrument availability.
- Manage department budgets and resources effectively.
- Foster a culture of continuous improvement within the department.
- Support staff development through education and training.
- Conduct performance evaluations for staff.
Requirements
- Five years of progressively responsible experience in a Central Sterile Processing Department or a related healthcare setting.
- Experience collaborating with perioperative teams, surgeons, and other clinical staff.
Nice-to-haves
- Bachelor's Degree in a related field such as Healthcare Administration, Nursing, or a Biological Science is preferred.
- Five years of progressively responsible experience in a Central Sterile Processing Department may substitute for degree requirement.
