Senior Project Manager: High level Disinfection (Local)

Vanderbilt University Medical Center-posted 2 days ago
Full-time • Mid Level
Hybrid • Nashville, TN
5,001-10,000 employees
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Discover Vanderbilt University Medical Center : Located in Nashville, Tennessee, and operating at a global crossroads of teaching, discovery, and patient care, VUMC is a community of individuals who come to work each day with the simple aim of changing the world. It is a place where your expertise will be valued, your knowledge expanded, and your abilities challenged. Vanderbilt Health is committed to an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and where your uniqueness is sought and celebrated. It is a place where employees know they are part of something that is bigger than themselves, take exceptional pride in their work and never settle for what was good enough yesterday. Vanderbilt’s mission is to advance health and wellness through preeminent programs in patient care, education, and research. Organization: Quality, Safety and Risk Prevention Job Summary: Plans, develops, and executes ongoing programs that impact a significant segment of the organization under occasional guidance. The Sr. Project Manager focuses on high‑level disinfection (HLD) practices across the Vanderbilt enterprise, serving as a Subject Matter Expert for HLD chemistries and supporting Adult, Pediatric, Regional, and Ambulatory sites. . Organization Quality, Safety, and Risk Prevention (QSRP)

  • Revise and update online coursework, competencies, and related materials based on departmental changes aligned with new regulations.
  • Facilitate creation of new policies, protocols, and procedures driven by evolving rules, guidelines, and standards; make recommendations where appropriate.
  • Assist with development and implementation of programs for HLD and instrument reprocessing.
  • Create or modify standard operating procedures and develop guidelines to support best practices.
  • Ensure HLD reprocessing documentation compliance; conduct practice audits and develop detailed action plans for non‑compliant sites; partner with site leaders to drive improvement initiatives.
  • Create trackable metrics during project implementation and audit practice changes post‑implementation to remove sites from action plans.
  • Conduct annual needs assessments for staff competency; evaluate proficiency of personnel performing HLD practices.
  • Facilitate stakeholder meetings to evaluate operational impact when implementing practice changes; develop goals, risk assessments, and SBARs for special initiatives.
  • Outline the tasks associated with each project and oversee/manage the status of project items through completion.
  • Define clear scope, SMART objectives, deliverables, and acceptance criteria for all HLD projects and pilots.
  • Build and maintain integrated timelines (milestones, dependencies, critical path) to ensure on‑time delivery.
  • Estimate resources, allocate staff across sites, and track spend vs. plan; escalate variances with corrective actions.
  • Maintain a living risk register (likelihood, impact, mitigation/contingency); lead structured issue triage and resolution.
  • Map stakeholders, execute communication plans, and apply change‑readiness activities (training, job aids, go‑live support).
  • Align to QSRP standards and regulatory requirements; embed quality gates and audit checkpoints in the project lifecycle.
  • Define baseline/targets (e.g., compliance rate, audit findings, reprocessing turnaround, defect rate) and report progress to leadership.
  • Operate with clear governance (charter, RACI, status reports, steering routines) and make data‑driven decisions.
  • Project Management (Intermediate): Planning, organizing, and managing resources to achieve program goals.
  • Financial Processes (Beginner): Monitor and manage costs relative to budget.
  • Process Improvement (Intermediate): Identify, analyze, and optimize business processes to meet quality standards.
  • Peer Leadership (Intermediate): Influence peers to accomplish team objectives.
  • Networking (Intermediate): Build relationships through professional contacts and organizations.
  • Quality Management (Intermediate): Ensure processes meet specific requirements via systematic checks.
  • Organizational Impact: Deliver on objectives with awareness of impact across teams.
  • Problem Solving/Complexity: Utilize multiple data sources to resolve complex problems; apply new perspectives to existing solutions.
  • Breadth of Knowledge & Team Interaction: Advanced knowledge in own area; serve as a go‑to resource and lead small project teams.
  • Supporting Colleagues: Develop self/others, build relationships, and communicate effectively across audiences.
  • Delivering Excellent Services: Serve stakeholders with compassion, solve complex problems, and offer meaningful advice/support.
  • Ensuring High Quality: Engage in quality dialogue, drive continuous improvement, fulfill safety and regulatory requirements.
  • Managing Resources: Demonstrate accountability, steward resources, and make data‑driven decisions.
  • Fostering Innovation: Generate new ideas, apply technology, and adapt to change.
  • 5+ years relevant experience in HLD and/or program/quality management.
  • Bachelor's
  • Experience with high‑level disinfection automated endoscope reprocessors (AERs) and chemistries; familiarity with quality improvement strategies (preferred but can be trained on the job).
  • Certifications/experience (one or more): Certified Endoscopy Reprocessor (CER); SGNA or equivalent; CPHQ, CIPM, PMP or equivalent
  • Experience with HLD systems such as Medivator, OER, Steris is preferred (not required).
  • Experience with Censitrac electronic tracking systems.
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