Manager Sterile Processing - Sharp Metropolitan Medical Campus (SMMC) - Variable Shift - Full Time

Sharp HealthCare•San Diego, CA

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About The Position

Provides leadership, coordination, ongoing development, and productivity of services to the SMH and OPP Sterile Processing Department (SPD). Accountable for SPD’s functional and financial activities to ensure a consistent and productive workflow throughout the Sharp Metropolitan Campus. Has full responsibility for employee selection, orientation, scheduling, training, and development, including initiating personnel actions such as hiring and termination in SMH and OPP. Responsible for the budget and capital development, and for daily work direction for the Main, SMB, and OPP SPD. Implements business practices that uphold Sharp HealthCare’s mission and values. The manager leads staff and departmental operations, supports quality and regulatory compliance, develops employees, and oversees financial performance. The position works with clinical, operational, and support departments and participates in quality assurance and improvement programs.

Requirements

Other specialized training in sterile processing, including sterile processing automated systems.
3 years of leadership experience.
5 years of sterile processing experience in a hospital setting.
Experience with financial analysis, including reports and sterile processing functions.
One of the following certifications is required: Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) from the Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA); Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Supervisor (CSPDS) from The Certification Board for Sterile Processing & Distribution; or Certified Sterile Processing Management (CSPM) from The Certification Board for Sterile Processing & Distribution.
Bachelor’s degree in a related healthcare field, or a minimum of 5 years of equivalent experience.
Excellent oral, written, interpersonal, customer service, and communication abilities.
Knowledge of applicable industry regulatory standards and governing agencies, including OSHA, TJC, OSHPD, and CDPH.
Ability to communicate clearly and work collaboratively with people of diverse cultures, educational backgrounds, and experience.
Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects.
Ability to plan, design, implement, and evaluate one’s own work and work independently with minimal observation or supervision.
Knowledge of financial analysis, reports, and sterile processing functions.

Responsibilities

Provide leadership, coordination, ongoing development, and productivity for SPD services serving SMH and OPP.
Oversee SPD functional and financial activities to maintain consistent, productive workflow throughout the Sharp Metropolitan Campus.
Manage employee selection, orientation, scheduling, training, development, hiring, termination, coaching, counseling, and annual performance appraisals.
Direct daily work for the Main, SMB, and OPP SPD and prioritize functions, assign tasks, and oversee subordinate staff.
Develop the departmental budget and capital plans; maintain spending at or below budget criteria and create action plans for unfavorable cost variances.
Identify and implement cost-reduction measures and revenue-enhancing opportunities; provide Finance with variance analysis and financial reporting support.
Promote staff accountability, empowerment, teamwork, constructive feedback, and effective working relationships.
Lead or participate in Surgical Services business task forces and collaborate with Materials and Support Services, Nursing, and other departments.
Review and implement procedures to support systemization.
Ensure equipment compliance with safety-related sterile processing training and work proactively with Engineering, Biomed, Environmental Services, Risk Management, Infection Prevention, and other services.
Participate in quality assurance programs, including LEAN, Daily Management System, and HRO.
Ensure quality patient care meets accreditation and regulatory standards.
Implement business practices that uphold Sharp HealthCare’s mission and values.