Director of Sterile Processing

Orthopedic Associates Surgery Center LLC•Rocky Hill, CT

11d•$90,000 - $125,000•Onsite

About The Position

OASC is seeking a full-time Director of Sterile Processing to lead its Sterile Processing Department (SPD) at an orthopedic ambulatory surgery center in Rocky Hill, Connecticut. The Director oversees the cleaning, sterilization, and delivery of surgical instruments; establishes a culture of quality and regulatory compliance; and leads an SPD team that includes a Resource, Lead Tech, Instrument Coordinator, and Technicians. The role partners with Perioperative Services, nursing leadership, and the Medical Staff to support safe, efficient, and fully supplied operating rooms. The position is responsible for daily department operations, quality improvement, performance reporting, regulatory compliance, instrument inventory, budgets, equipment and supply coordination, policies and procedures, staff development and supervision, and participation in clinical and operational committees. The Director collaborates with operating room leadership and infection prevention to monitor quality metrics, identify trends, and resolve problems.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree and five years of relevant experience, including at least two years in a managerial role, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
One of the following certifications: Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD), Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST), or International Association of Healthcare Central Service Material Management (IAHCSMM) certification.
Ability to lift 50 pounds or more.
Manual dexterity for computer use and intricate equipment setup.
Good visual and hearing acuity for in-person and telephone communication.

Nice To Haves

Three to five years as a Director or Assistant Director of a sterile processing department in a healthcare setting.
Experience with the STERIS SPM Tracking System or a comparable inventory tracking system.

Responsibilities

Direct daily SPD operations, including cleaning, sterilizing, packaging, and delivering sterile instruments to operating rooms and ancillary areas.
Build and manage a quality improvement process targeting 100% accuracy in delivery of carts, pans, and packaged instruments.
Develop and report a monthly SPD performance dashboard to nursing leadership and SPD staff.
Ensure compliance with state and federal regulations, AAAHC standards, and AAMI standards and guidelines.
Manage inventory in the STERIS SPM Tracking System; oversee receipt of ordered instruments and coordinate repairs and replacements.
Partner with the Administrator and Director of Nursing on operating and capital budgets, maintaining cost awareness and budget control.
Work with the Materials Manager to coordinate supply delivery and manage equipment purchasing and rental programs.
Develop SPD policies, procedures, and standards of care, and oversee staff orientation and continuing education.
Supervise SPD staff, including hiring recommendations, annual performance evaluations, discipline, promotions, and salary recommendations, in coordination with Human Resources.
Serve on the Medical Advisory Board, Total Joint Committee, and other assigned committees.
Work with Operating Room leadership, infection prevention, and the Medical Staff to monitor quality metrics, identify trends, and solve problems.