High Level Disinfection (HLD) Manager - Days

VCU Health•Richmond, VA

34d

About The Position

The Manager of High-Level Disinfection is responsible for the efficient management of assigned work areas and is responsible for the integration of services within the organizational setting. This position is responsible for the development, management, oversight and implementation of processes and procedures for high level disinfection and sterilization for the Medical Center, including hospital based and ambulatory care sites. The High‑Level Disinfection (HLD) Manager oversees all activities related to the safe, compliant, and efficient reprocessing of semi‑critical medical devices, including flexible endoscopes and other reusable instruments requiring high‑level disinfection. This role ensures adherence to regulatory standards, manages staff competency, maintains quality assurance programs, and supports patient safety through rigorous oversight of HLD workflows, documentation, and equipment. Essential Job Statements Implements all operational workflows, standards, policies, and procedures related to the decontamination, inspection, sterilization, procurement, storage, organization, and distribution of surgical inventory within the Central Sterile Processing Department. Assures that the standards of operation of the department are following the standards set by regulatory agencies, such as the State Department of Health, JCAHO, DEQ and others. Provides guidance and assistance to staff with technical problems when necessary. Instruct Central Sterile employees in new techniques. Continually works to upgrade skills of all Central Sterile staff. Oversees the interface between sterile processing, surgery, and materials as well as other departments within and outside the organization to ensure that instruments are available as needed to all areas. Demonstrate personal ownership and accountability for safety in the department an entire organization role model daily use of the safe behavior expectations for error prevention (BEEP) as personal work habits. Support reporting of events and near misses. Facilitate timely evaluation of safety events involving your department or staff and implement planned corrective actions. Responsible for helping with accurately managing and preparing the annual budget relating to Central Sterile Processing. Evaluate and advise on the impact of long-range planning of new programs/strategies and regulatory action as those items impact the VCUHS Resolve non-routine and complex escalated operational matters and provides innovative solutions and follow-up accordingly. Partner with system leaders, to drive operational initiatives to shape VCUHS culture by ensuring operational designs, structures, and systems are in place that foster an environment of learning, innovation, and agility. Patient Population Not applicable to this position.

Requirements

Associate degree or high school or 7 years of experience Combination of education and experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.
Certification as CRCST or above through HSPA OR certification as CSPDT or above through CBSPD
Three (3) years of management or supervisory experience within sterile processing
Job requires standing for prolonged periods, frequently bending/stooping, reaching (overhead, extensive, and repetitive); Repetitive motion: computer keyboard
Cultural Responsiveness:

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree
Certification as CRCST or above through HSPA OR certification as CSPDT or above through CBSPD AND Certification as CHL through HSPA OR certification as CSPM through CBSPD
Proficient communicative, auditory, and visual skills
Attention to detail and ability to write legibly
Ability to lift/push/pull 50 - 100lbs.

Responsibilities

Implements all operational workflows, standards, policies, and procedures related to the decontamination, inspection, sterilization, procurement, storage, organization, and distribution of surgical inventory within the Central Sterile Processing Department.
Assures that the standards of operation of the department are following the standards set by regulatory agencies, such as the State Department of Health, JCAHO, DEQ and others.
Provides guidance and assistance to staff with technical problems when necessary.
Instruct Central Sterile employees in new techniques.
Continually works to upgrade skills of all Central Sterile staff.
Oversees the interface between sterile processing, surgery, and materials as well as other departments within and outside the organization to ensure that instruments are available as needed to all areas.
Demonstrate personal ownership and accountability for safety in the department an entire organization role model daily use of the safe behavior expectations for error prevention (BEEP) as personal work habits.
Support reporting of events and near misses.
Facilitate timely evaluation of safety events involving your department or staff and implement planned corrective actions.
Responsible for helping with accurately managing and preparing the annual budget relating to Central Sterile Processing.
Evaluate and advise on the impact of long-range planning of new programs/strategies and regulatory action as those items impact the VCUHS
Resolve non-routine and complex escalated operational matters and provides innovative solutions and follow-up accordingly.
Partner with system leaders, to drive operational initiatives to shape VCUHS culture by ensuring operational designs, structures, and systems are in place that foster an environment of learning, innovation, and agility.