Collaborates with surgical leadership to develop annual departmental strategic and operational plans. Assists in preparing annual budgets, reviewing staffing requirements and cost effective programs for all services in areas of responsibility. Assures departmental quality standards are achieved and demonstrates accountability for improving services within department. Provides measurement and feedback on improvement of systems and services to management and other internal customers. Works collabo... more details
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Job Title
Director Reprocessing CS SPD, Eastern Sub-Market
Location
Cleveland
Facility
Cleveland Clinic Main Campus
Department
Sterile Processing-Operations
Job Code
T98796
Shift
Days
Schedule
8:00am-5:00pm
Job Summary
Join the Cleveland Clinic team, where you will work alongside passionate caregivers and provide patient-first healthcare. Cleveland Clinic is recognized as one of the top hospitals in the nation. At Cleveland Clinic, you will work alongside passionate and dedicated caregivers, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.
As the Director of Reprocessing CS SPD, you will advise/support all aspects of reprocessing departments under their leadership, to include Surgical Processing departments (CS/SPD) as well as High Level Disinfection. You will help supervise the overall operations of the SPD (Sterile Process Department) areas. You will be accountable for budgeting, regulatory compliance, employee engagement, and related business operations to include revenues, inventory (instrument, scope) management and continuous improvement. In this role you will oversee the support system and serve as an expert of sterilization systems.
The Future Caregiver is someone who:
-Has High-level management and leadership skills.
-Has healthcare compensation, Workday, and prior management experience.
-Is experience with conflict resolution and problem-solving.
-Has written and verbal communication skills.
-Has teamwork and motivational skills.
-Has organizational and multitasking skills.
This is a rewarding opportunity that offers growth-oriented projects, mentorship, support, and resources. You will experience great exposure to both the institute and department leadership and have numerous opportunities for career growth.
At Cleveland Clinic, we know what matters most. That's why we treat our caregivers as if they are our own family, and we are always creating ways to be there for you. Here, you'll find that we offer: resources to learn and grow, a fulfilling career for everyone, and comprehensive benefits that invest in your health, your physical and mental well-being and your future. When you join Cleveland Clinic, you'll be part of a supportive caregiver family that will be united in shared values and purpose to fulfill our promise of being the best place to receive care and the best place to work in healthcare.
Job Details
Responsibilities:
- Collaborates with surgical leadership to develop annual departmental strategic and operational plans.
- Assists in preparing annual budgets, reviewing staffing requirements and cost effective programs for all services in areas of responsibility.
- Assures departmental quality standards are achieved and demonstrates accountability for improving services within department.
- Provides measurement and feedback on improvement of systems and services to management and other internal customers. Works collaboratively with other team members to determine best practices and institute across the Enterprise.
- Supervises and mentors the management team that monitors and supervises the day-to-day operations of at each local site.
- Assures compliance with all regulatory and accrediting agencies, safety programs and customer service programs.
- Oversees the interface between sterile processing, surgery, and materials as well as other departments within and outside the organization to ensure that supplies and instruments are available as needed to all areas.
- Plans ahead to ensure that any supplies or instrumentation not routinely available within the department are obtained and ready prior to scheduled surgery cases.
- Other duties as assigned.
Education:
- Bachelor's degree in Science, Nursing, Business, Logistics or another similar area.
- Ten years of SPD management level experience in a large hospital may substitute for Bachelor’s Degree requirement.
- Master’s Degree preferred.
Certifications:
- Sterile Processing Distribution certification(CRCST) by IAHCSMM or CBSPD required within 2 years following completion of new hire period.
Work Experience:
- Five years successful leadership experience in Sterile Processing, Materials Management or Surgical Nursing is required.
Personal Protective Equipment:
- Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.
The policy of Cleveland Clinic Health System and its system hospitals (Cleveland Clinic Health System) is to provide equal opportunity to all of our caregivers and applicants for employment in our tobacco free and drug free environment. All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substance and nicotine. All offers of employment are follwed by testing for controlled substances and nicotine. All new caregivers must clear a nicotine test within their 90-day new hire period. Candidates for employment who are impacted by Cleveland Clinic Health System's Smoking Policy will be permitted to reapply for open positions after one year.
Cleveland Clinic Health System administers an influenza prevention program. You will be required to comply with this program, which will include obtaining an influenza vaccination on an annual basis or obtaining an approved exemption.
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