Manager - Sterile Processing Department - Full Time - Days

Northeast Georgia Medical Center•Braselton, GA

About The Position

Northeast Georgia Health System is rooted in a foundation of improving the health of our communities. About the Role: Job Summary The Manager of Sterile Processing has 24 hour responsibility for managing, organizing, and supervising the sterile processing areas, case cart delivery, instrument delivery, case cart delivery, core sterilization processes, preference card maintenance, the core techs, and all their related functions and systems in an effective and efficient manner. Must posses working knowledge of CMS, DNV, AORN, AMMI standards and all regulatory requirements of sterile processing. The Manager of Sterile Processing assists in the advancement of the professional practice environment by communicating the NGHS nursing strategic direction and focusing on activities that support the nursing strategic direction. Provides nursing involvement support for VOICE and the NDNQI quality teams including coaching team members in their professional participation. Assists with overall clinical governance and other projects as assigned.

Requirements

Professional Certification in either a clinical or leadership specialty
Associate's Degree
Associate's Degree with five (5) years supervisory/management in SPD in an acute care setting
Professional organization membership within one (1) month of hire into the role

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's Degree
Leadership : Demonstrates collaborative and collegial approach to teambuilding and role modeling leadership traits.
Supervisory : Demonstrated ability to engage with direct reports and staff with a positive demeanor.
Computer : Competent in Word, Excel, and other software programs necessary to succeed in a manager role.
Management : Consistently demonstrates professionalism in demeanor and verbal communications.
Budgeting : Demonstrates understanding of healthcare finance/productivity fundamentals. Asks for assistance as needed.

Responsibilities

Effective fiscal management of departmental operations
Directs activities related to all aspects of the instrument delivery and on-site sterilization processes
Ensures safe and cost-effective process for packaging and protecting instrumentation for sterilization, transportation, storage, and aseptic presentations
Ongoing sterilization efficacy testing
Collaborates with procedural areas to ensure consistent case cart practices, sterilization, and protocols meet recommended AMMI & AORN standards
Participates in formal and informal educational programming
Provides ongoing on-site education based on individual and departmental needs
Maintains professionalism under stress and ensures effective interdepartmental communication
Proactively anticipates and prevents potential problems within the department
Delegates responsibilities and duties to personnel
Participates in departmental performance improvement activities
Demonstrates awareness of legal issues, patient rights, and compliance with regulatory standards
Invests in personal growth and demonstrates necessary knowledge and skills
Responsible for human resource management
Coordinates staffing needs and reviews coverage requirements
Hiring and evaluation of potential employees
Preparing and implementing approved budget initiatives