Manager I, Sterile Processing (Concord, NC, US, 28027)

Steris Corporation•Concord, NC

38d•$78,200 - $101,200

About The Position

At STERIS, we help our Customers create a healthier and safer world by providing innovative healthcare and life science product and service solutions around the globe. Are you currently leading your team but want to take the next step in management? Maybe you are already in management but want to continue with a company that offers more career growth? If so, we'd love to discuss you joining our industry-leading team as a Sterile Processing Manager. STERIS works with healthcare systems nationwide to make sure that their facilities are ready for anything that comes their way. In these facilities, the Sterile Processing Department is a central part of that mission, and the Sterile Processing Manager is the leader. This is a multi-faceted leadership role, handling everything from scrubbing in to meeting with senior leaders. We are looking for smart, effective leaders who are willing to learn. Some of our most successful employees in this role have previous experience with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, process improvement, or sterile processing.

Requirements

6+ years of Sterile Processing Department experience required
1 year in an SPD supervisory/leader position.
Must have good working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications; instrument tracking systems and employee management systems.
Must be capable of learning additional software as required.
Active certification in sterile processing/central sterile via CBSPD or IAHCSMM required.
If not certified at point of hire, it must be obtained within 12 months of hire.
Sterile Processing Department (SPD) management must maintain no less than eighteen (18) hours continuing education (or other equivalent educational activity) annually to include six (6) hours dedicated to leadership and/or management and three (3) hours dedicated to infection prevention and control.
If assigned to travel, must maintain valid driver's license, vehicle insurance and be available to operate a vehicle as needed to meet travel requirements.
Extensive medical instrument knowledge.
Knowledge of sterilization and processing equipment.
Knowledge of healthcare logistics and supply chain management.
Must have experience in process management and quality control.
Extensive knowledge of Sterile Processing, Operating Room and Material Management functions.
Must meet with contracted and potential clients, develop and consult on presentations relating to the department's functions. Must possess the ability to teach central processing certification courses.
Ability to manage the day-to-day operations of multiple healthcare central sterile/sterile processing departments; ability to work in a fast-paced, constantly changing environment on a daily basis.
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to use hands, talk, see & hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Additional certification for SPD Management/Leadership is preferred.
Some of our most successful employees in this role have previous experience with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, process improvement, or sterile processing.

Responsibilities

Supervise and coordinate the SPD team in day to day operations, lead training efforts, and ensure proper policy implementation
Interview and hire new employees, and coach existing employees to meet company objectives and Customer requirements
Assist Sterile Processing Technicians with instrument processing as needed
Communicate and foster relationships with all levels of hospital staff and STERIS leadership
Deliver Key Performance Indicators (KPI's) and review quality metrics with Customers
Ensure proper processes are followed by all Sterile Processing team members for compliance with industry standards and regulations
Partner with the Continuous Improvement team to streamline processes and create an effective and efficient work environment