System Wide Sterilization Manager

Mercyhealth Wisconsin and Illinois•Riverside, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for directing the equipment/supplies and interdepartmental coordination. Holds the oversight for the sterilization department leadership. Acts as a liaison between the staff, physicians, nursing and administration. Responsible for assisting in the development, implementation and administration of patient care services in order to achieve fiscal year business plans. Manages financial resources and capital allocation, works to meet established quality and productivity standards, and develops solutions and action plans to address any cost/productivity/quality, infection control issues. Manages variety of reports, analyses and summaries as requested by the Director. Responsible for interviewing, hiring and performance reviews on direct reports; completes corrective actions, as needed. Maintains adequate departmental staffing schedules and prioritizes instrument needs for the OR schedule. Coaches and counsels staff in a timely manner. Completes annual performance appraisals. Works with internal and external customers to provide quality sterile instrumentation for all patients in a timely manner. Ensures quality and infection control indicators are met ensuring a safe, quality product. Collaborates with the OR personnel; Manager, Team Leaders and other interdepartmental representatives to ensure proper protocols are being adhered to and issues are handled in a timely manner. Supports the mission, vision and values of Mercyhealth System.

Requirements

3-5 years of experience in progressive leadership.
Sterile Processing Technician or Surgical Technician background.
Knowledge of surgical instruments/principles and Infection Control practices.
Experience with technical equipment and ability to learn quickly.
Effective listening and communication skills.
Knowledge of basic OR and SPD procedures and techniques.
Knowledge of budgeting and finance.
Proficient in Word, EXCEL, PowerPoint and Publisher.
Proficient in instrument tracking systems.
Current Certification in Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD) and/or International Association of Healthcare Central Services Material Management (IAHCSMM).

Nice To Haves

Leadership/Management Courses preferred.

Responsibilities

Directing equipment/supplies and interdepartmental coordination.
Oversight of the sterilization department leadership.
Acting as a liaison between staff, physicians, nursing, and administration.
Assisting in the development, implementation, and administration of patient care services to achieve fiscal year business plans.
Managing financial resources and capital allocation.
Meeting established quality and productivity standards.
Developing solutions and action plans for cost/productivity/quality and infection control issues.
Managing a variety of reports, analyses, and summaries.
Interviewing, hiring, and conducting performance reviews for direct reports.
Completing corrective actions as needed.
Maintaining adequate departmental staffing schedules.
Prioritizing instrument needs for the OR schedule.
Coaching and counseling staff in a timely manner.
Completing annual performance appraisals.
Working with internal and external customers to provide quality sterile instrumentation.
Ensuring quality and infection control indicators are met.
Collaborating with OR personnel, Manager, Team Leaders, and other interdepartmental representatives to ensure proper protocols and timely issue resolution.
Supporting the mission, vision, and values of Mercyhealth System.