Mgr, Sterile Processing Operations

Children's Mercy KC • Kansas City, MO

1d • $38 • Onsite

About The Position

Thanks for your interest in Children's Mercy! Do you envision finding a meaningful role with an inclusive and compassionate team? At Children’s Mercy, we believe in making a difference in the lives of all children and shining a light of hope to the patients and families we serve. Our employees make the difference, which is why we have been recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top pediatric hospital, for eleven consecutive years. Children’s Mercy is in the heart of Kansas City – a metro abounding in cultural experiences, vibrant communities and thriving businesses. This is where our patients and families live, work and play. This is a community that has embraced our hospital and we strive to say thanks by giving back. As a leader in children’s health, we engage in meaningful programs and partnerships throughout the region so that we can improve the lives of children beyond the walls of our hospital. Overview Manages, recruits and onboards the sterile processing team leaders and technicians in their technical duties in decontamination, high-level disinfection (HLD), sterilization, and reprocessing of instrumentation used in patient care throughout the organization. Monitors and evaluates the quality of processes ensuring their alignment with current industry and regulatory standards, using evidenced based practice, manufacturer instructions for use (IFU), and hospital-specific procedures and guidelines. Monitors and evaluates staff productivity, errors, and contribution to positive team culture. Utilizes the electronic instrument tracking system to ensure department output is in line with organizational strategic goals, reviewing metrics with all staff. Supervises and collaborates with the department leadership and education coordinator to promote quality onboarding of new team members, and ongoing educational opportunities. Establishes and maintains professional multidisciplinary relationships with department customers throughout the enterprise. At Children’s Mercy, we are committed to ensuring that everyone feels welcomed within our walls. A successful candidate for this position will join us as we strive to create a workplace that reflects the community we serve, as well as our core values of kindness, curiosity, inclusion, team and integrity. Additionally, it’s important to us that we remain transparent with all potential job candidates. Because we value the safety of the patients and families we serve, as well as the Children’s Mercy staff, we want to let you know that the seasonal influenza vaccine is a condition of employment for all employees in our organization. New employees must be willing to be vaccinated if found non-immune to measles, mumps, rubella (MMR) and chicken pox (varicella) and/or without evidence of tetanus, diphtheria, acellular pertussis (Tdap) vaccination since 2005. If you are selected for this position, you will be asked to supply your immunization records as proof of vaccination. If you and have any concerns about receiving these vaccines, medical and/or religious exemptions can be further discussed with Human Resources.

Requirements

• Master's Degree Business or Healthcare and 1-2 years experience Previous management experience in Sterile Processing, healthcare, or related roles.
• Bachelor's Degree Business or Healthcare and 3-5 years experience Previous management experience in Sterile Processing, healthcare, or related roles.
• HS diploma or equivalent and 5-7 years experience Previous management experience in Sterile Processing, healthcare, or related roles.
• Certified Instrument Specialist
• Certified Healthcare Leader Employees must obtain Certified Healthcare Leader or equivalent within 365 days
• Certified Central Service Technician (CRCST) Required Upon Hire
• Certified Instrument Specialist (CIS) Required Upon Hire
• Certified Healthcare Leader (CHL) Required 1 Year

Responsibilities

• Provides leadership for sterile processing staff promoting successful accomplishment of division and organizational goals.
• Responsible for department business operations, quality outcomes, and regulatory compliance.
• Assists in the application of new knowledge and innovation to advance improvements at the department and organizational level.
• Attends education programs, department meetings, and assigned committees.
• Assists Perioperative Leadership in fiscal management of the sterile processing department.

Benefits

• The benefits plans at Children’s Mercy are one of many reasons we are recognized as one of the best places to work in Kansas City. Our plans are designed to meet the changing needs of our employees and their families.
• Learn more about Children’s Mercy benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager