Director, Sterile Processing

Emory Healthcare•Tucker, GA

2d•$67 - $80•Onsite

About The Position

Perioperative Services is a dynamic department, consisting of 28 Adult Operating Rooms as well as 6 Operating Rooms in the Winship Cancer Institute. As part of Emory University Healthcare, our employees participate in the implementation of cutting-edge surgical technology and assist in the latest procedures.

Requirements

Master's degree required
If Master's degree is in a non-health related field, Bachelor's degree must be in health related field
Five years of supervisory/leadership experience in central sterile processing strongly desired
BLS required

Responsibilities

Provides overall leadership for the Sterile Processing department by developing goals and objectives which align with organizational values
Oversees the development of policies which affects the sterilization processes of perioperative and clinic area
Prepares, presents, and assesses the operating and capital expenditure budgets to insure they meet approved requirements
Monitors and establishes processes to ensure that all practices of the Sterile Processing department are within the established guidelines of the appropriate regulatory agencies
Develops goals and objectives for Sterile Processing based on interpretation of the policy and goals of Perioperative and Procedural Services
Develops and implement plan to establish priorities and to achieve short and long term goals
Ensures department understands and supports the vision of the hospital and medical center
Initiates changes in or develop new policies, procedures and/or methods based on standards of AAMI
Analyzes long-range impact of decisions and plans
Ensures the most effective operations of Sterile Processing through program development, process improvement and coordination/integration of processes within Perioperative and Procedural Services and other departments
Reviews and provides recommendations and support to other departments on issues related to sterile processing
Standardizes processing services, processes, resources, and practices to improve quality and efficiency
Adjusts work schedules or project priorities to meet emergencies or changing conditions
Represents Sterile Processing on departmental and/or interdepartmental committees to address problems and facilitate information exchange about programs, problems, etc.
Leads, attends and provides input at intradepartmental leadership meetings to ensure leadership team is aware of department's operational status
Analyzes and evaluate ongoing department programs to identify areas where adjustments/improvements are needed
Develops staffing plans to ensure operational and administrative needs are met. Defines and achieves financial targets in support of business goals of Perioperative and Procedural Services
Prepares annual operating budget for Sterile Processing and Surgical Instrumentation including direct and indirect labor, material and supplies, services, equipment maintenance and replacement
Presents and justifies proposed budgets (operating and capital expenditure) to hospital administration review committee
Evaluates organizational functions and structures to best determine the allocation and utilization of resources
Monitors and reviews department financials on monthly basis; determines cause and corrective action for any variance
Prepares justification or develops alternatives for cost containment/reduction
Projects future budgets based upon analysis of current operations
Creates and exceeds service standards utilizing key service dimension and from knowledge of patient/customer expectations and best practice
Establishes service standards for the department and determine if service standards are compatible with financial targets
Ensures that the service standards are met or exceeded by utilizing customer satisfaction, best practices and market information to improve stakeholder service and satisfaction
Meets or exceeds national operational benchmarks for Sterile Processing Departments