CSPD Interim Operations Manager
About The Position
The primary mission for the Interim Operations Manager is to build a cohesive team, improve existing processes, and improve customer satisfaction. The Operations Manager will identify improvement opportunities in organizational structure, business procedures, and staff education that can provide operational, financial, and quality improvements to Sterile Processing. They will coordinate and monitor all sterile processing and distribution functions such as decontamination, preparation/packaging, sterilization of surgical instruments, and case carts. This role works with the Administration and the Sterile Processing Management team(s) to implement improvement opportunities.
Requirements
- Associates Degree.
- Minimum of seven years of experience in an acute or ambulatory sterile processing department.
- Five successful years of SPD leadership experience.
- Current Sterile Processing Technician certification.
- Strong initiative, innovation, organization, and attention to detail.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively across various audiences.
- Strong customer service and client relations skills.
- Must be able to speak, read, write and understand medical terminology in order to follow written instructions and complete various forms and records regarding equipment’s processing and preparation of equipment.
- Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel; with the ability to create PowerPoints and give presentations.
- Ability to work extended hours as needed.
Nice To Haves
- Optional worksite locations
- Contract extensions
- Growth opportunities
Responsibilities
- Collect, review, and analyze data.
- Implement tools to effectively perform day-to-day operations.
- Manage, coach, and mentor staff.
- Evaluate current processes and implement Process Improvement Initiative.
- Provide weekly project status reports to project director.
- Communicate barriers that will interfere with daily operations to appropriate parties.
- Measure departmental workload statistics to determine efficient scheduling practices.
- Identify standardization and utilization opportunities for instrumentation.
- Improve efficiencies in Sterile Processing, instrument storage and handling, and on-time tray delivery.
- Ensure condition and accuracy of instrument sets and instrument set lists.
- Ensure compliance with sterilization, infection control, quality, and regulatory requirements.
- Optimize space utilization.
- Validate processing volume/activity.
- Manage inventory.
- Monitor productivity indicators.
- Oversee Quality Assurance Programs.
- Review Policies and Procedures.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Health and Welfare Benefits
- Company-paid long-term disability (LTD) and Term Life coverage
- 401K (company match up to 3%)
- EAP- Employee Assistance Program
- Certification renewal support
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
Associate degree
