Mgr Sterile Processing

UC Health•Colorado Springs, CO

32d•$36 - $57•Onsite

About The Position

Manages the decontamination and sterilization of reusable supplies and patient care equipment. Manages the daily operations of the assigned department to ensure alignment with departmental and organizational objectives.

Requirements

High School diploma or GED.
CRCST (Certified Registered Central Service Technician).
5 years of related experience.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree.

Responsibilities

Ensures safe and efficient decontamination and sterilization of reusable patient care supplies. Ensures compliance with guidelines from regulatory agencies and system policies. Manages processing and reassembly of medical supplies, equipment, and instrumentation.
Assists with developing specific departmental goals, standards, and objectives which directly support the strategic plan and vision of the organization.
Manages staff relations including performance management, staff satisfaction, and conflict management. Performs and oversees scheduling, recruitment, and payroll.
Monitors departmental budgets, regulatory compliance, departmental contracts, and vendor relations. Determines and justifies needs for systems/equipment/supplies purchases, monitors usage, and oversees proper working order and/or stock supplies.
Within scope of job, requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgement and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and take appropriate action.

Benefits

UCHealth offers a Three Year Incentive Bonus to recognize employee's contributions to our success in quality, patient experience, organizational growth, financial goals, and tenure with UCHealth. The bonus accumulates annually each October and is paid out in October following completion of three years' employment.
UCHealth offers their employees a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package (benefit eligibility is based off of FTE status):
Medical, dental and vision coverage including coverage for eligible dependents
403(b) with employer matching contributions
Time away from work: paid time off (PTO), paid family and medical leave (inclusive of Colorado FAMLI), leaves of absence; start your employment at UCHealth with PTO in your bank
Employer-paid basic life and accidental death and dismemberment coverage with buy-up coverage options
Employer paid short term disability and long-term disability with buy-up coverage options
Wellness benefits
Full suite of voluntary benefits such as flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent care, health savings accounts (available with HD/HSA medical plan only), identity theft protection, pet insurance, and employee discount programs
Education benefits for employees, including the opportunity to be eligible for 100% of tuition, books and fees paid for by UCHealth for specific educational degrees. Other programs may qualify for up to $5,250 pre-paid by UCHealth or in the form of tuition reimbursement each calendar year
UCHealth is a qualifying employer for the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program! UCHealth provides employees with free assistance navigating the PSLF program to submit their federal student loans for forgiveness through Savi.