Manager - Sterile Processing

Ochsner Health • New Orleans, LA

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About The Position

We've made a lot of progress since opening the doors in 1942, but one thing has never changed - our commitment to serve, heal, lead, educate, and innovate. We believe that every award earned, every record broken and every patient helped is because of the dedicated employees who fill our hallways. At Ochsner, whether you work with patients every day or support those who do, you are making a difference and that matters. Come make a difference at Ochsner Health and discover your future today! This job oversees staffing of the sterile processing team, including hiring, completing evaluations, and training. Handles budget planning regarding FTE, instrument, supply and equipment expenses. Manages regulatory compliance and quality initiatives to ensure appropriate patient care and maintain cost efficiency for the organization. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties. This job description is a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of the job and position. It is not intended to be a comprehensive or all-inclusive listing of duties and responsibilities. Contents are subject to change at the company’s discretion.

Requirements

• Associate's degree in health science or related field.
• 3 years of clinical or leadership experience.
• Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) upon hire; OR Certified Sterile Processing Department Technician (CSPDT) through the IAHCSMM (International Association of Healthcare Central Service Material Management) or the CBSPD (Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD) within 6 months of hire.
• Proficiency in using computers, software, and web-based applications.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and ability to present information clearly and professionally.
• Strong interpersonal skills.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in health science or related field.
• 5 years of clinical or leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Manages hiring, onboarding, orientation, annual performance evaluations, coaching, counseling, and progressive discipline for the sterile processing team.
• Participates in financial management through budget planning preparations, FTE allotments, and monitoring overtime, equipment & supply expenses.
• Manages instrument ordering, maintenance, and inventory.
• Provides guidance over quality initiatives and drives improvement plans concentrating on metrics and quality indicators.
• Oversees regulatory compliance.
• Adapts behavior to the specific patient population, including but not limited to respect for privacy, method of introduction to the patient, adapting explanation of services or procedures to be performed, requesting permissions and communication style.
• Performs other related duties as required.
• Remains knowledgeable on current federal, state and local laws, accreditation standards or regulatory agency requirements that apply to the assigned area of responsibility and ensures compliance with all such laws, regulations and standards.
• This employer maintains and complies with its Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct, including the immediate reporting of any known or suspected unethical or questionable behaviors or conduct; patient/employee safety, patient privacy, and/or other compliance-related concerns.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Associate degree