Manager Sterile Processing

Schuylkill • Allentown, PA

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Imagine a career at one of the nation's most advanced health networks. Be part of an exceptional health care experience. Join the inspired, passionate team at Lehigh Valley Health Network, a nationally recognized, forward-thinking organization offering plenty of opportunity to do great work. LVHN has been ranked among the "Best Hospitals" by U.S. News & World Report for 23 consecutive years. We're a Magnet(tm) Hospital, having been honored five times with the American Nurses Credentialing Center's prestigious distinction for nursing excellence and quality patient outcomes in our Lehigh Valley region. Finally, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg, Lehigh Valley Hospital- Hazleton, and Lehigh Valley Hospital - Pocono each received an 'A' grade on the Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group in 2020, the highest grade in patient safety. These recognitions highlight LVHN's commitment to teamwork, compassion, and technology with an unrelenting focus on delivering the best health care possible every day. Whether you're considering your next career move or your first, you should consider Lehigh Valley Health Network. Summary Plans, organizes, staffs, coordinates, and budgets for the sterile processing department. Ensures that operational and fiscal efficiencies are maintained and creates an infrastructure which supports the accurate and efficient maintenance of instrumentation and equipment critical to the delivery of quality operative/procedural care.

Requirements

• Specialized Diploma Surgical technology or Associate’s Degree
• 5 years Sterile processing environment.
• 5 years Clinical setting.
• 1 year Management role.
• Computer skills, PC, and software knowledge including instrument management tracking system.
• CSPM - Certified in Sterile Processing Management - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire
• CST - Certified Surgical Technologist NBSTSA - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire
• CFER - Certification for Flexible-Endoscope Reprocessor - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire
• CSPDT - Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Tech - State of Pennsylvania within 30 Days
• Lift and carry 40-50 lbs.
• Examples: Push/pull patients on bed, stretcher (requires 29 lbs. push force), lateral transfers up to 50 lbs. of the patient's weight.
• Frequent to continuous standing/walking.
• Patient transporters can walk 8-10 miles per shift.
• Patient care providers may be required to perform activities specific to their role including kneeling, bending, squatting and performing CPR.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s Degree

Responsibilities

• Participates in division and hospital committees and appropriate external committees/organizations.
• Applies corrective action in accordance with network policies/procedures.
• Develops, implements, and evaluates unit goals consistent with the hospital's mission, philosophy, and core values.
• Initiates actions to protect patients, visitors, and healthcare providers from environmental hazards.
• Manages ongoing quality assessment and improvement activities.
• Manages staffing according to policy and budgetary plan.
• Monitors compliance with internal and external safety policies and procedures.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees