Sterile Processing Mgr

The University of Kansas Health System•Kansas City, KS

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the Director of Perioperative Services, the Sterile Processing Manager has responsibility to manage the Sterile Processing program and ensure that instrumentation for the Operating Rooms and other ancillary areas are processed, stored, and delivered in a safe and efficient manner. These statements are intended to describe the essential functions of the job and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. Skills and duties may vary dependent upon your department or unit. Other duties may be assigned as required.

Requirements

High School Graduate
Bachelors Degree within 5 years from date of hire. Current Sterile Processing Managers as of 7/26/24 are grandfathered without this requirement.
2 or more years leadership experience
Proficiency in instrument tracking software systems
Certified Registered Central Service Technician(CRCST) - Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA) within 1 Year
Certified Healthcare Leader (CHL) - Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA) within 1 Year

Nice To Haves

Experience in a Sterile Processing leadership position
Experience as a Registered Nurse, Surgical Technician and/or Sterile Processing Technician
Certified Endoscope Reprocessor (CER) - Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA)
Certified Instrument Specialist (CIS) - Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA)
Intermediate Microsoft Office skills
Preferred knowledge of instrument tracking system

Responsibilities

Facilitates effective communication in the Sterile Processing department articulating the status of team vision/goals as well as how the department fits into the division’s strategic plan and business operations service model
Responsible for a business operations specific performance management system for Sterile Processing Department efficiency, quality, customer satisfaction and productivity – manages the quality system by facilitating team work with staff and other department resources
Identifies customer reported issues with products and determines action plans, educational/coaching, and process improvement opportunities to achieve and maintain high customer satisfaction
Incorporates training and evaluation of orientation, competency, daily performance and formal coaching.
Collaborates with of the members of the Perioperative Services Department to provide optimal outcomes as related to instrumentation.
Sets expectations and ensures compliance with department, division, hospital and state/federal standards and regulations.
Utilizes resources efficiently to standardize product inventory while maintaining an economically viable and safe environment.
Collaborates with industry and hospital departments to introduce new policies and procedures related to Sterile Processing Department.
Provides data/reports to leadership facilitating quality care, resource utilization and needed support
Models organizational skills to support the identified division goals and outcomes.
Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.