Job Abstract

POSITION SUMMARY

Reporting to the Perioperative Services Director, the Steril Processing Department Manager has 24 hour accountability for directing the hospital's Sterile Processing Department program. Maintains a consistently high standard of supplies, assures that the standards of operation of the department are in compliance with the standards set by regulatory agencies, i.e. ANSI/AAMI, TJC, Department of Health and be maintained in a cost-effective manner. Supervises staff and activities in the Sterile Processing area. Has overall responsibility for the sterilization functions throughout the facility.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Plan, organize, coordinate and control the operation of the Sterile Processing Department.
• Keep informed of TJC recommendations and incorporates recommended policy and procedure manual changes on a timely basis.
• Develops and maintains an effective professional rapport and communication with the medical staff and with all departments interfacing and inter-relating with Sterile Processing.
• Establishes, in conjunction with Perioperative Services, realistic, obtainable goals for the department on an annual basis.
• Interviews and hires new personnel as needed. Using independent judgment may effectively recommend the hiring, promotion, discipline, or firing under his/her direction.
• Provides a comprehensive departmental orientation to all new personnel and required training to all staff on an ongoing basis.
• Establishes internal inventory levels and maintains levels in accordance with set standards and in coordination with surgery.
• Responsible for supplying patient chargeable items to the following departments: Nursing Floors, Emergency, Surgery and all other patient care areas. Responsible for crediting all returned supplies and equipment.
• Establishes appropriate policies and procedures and ensures established procedures and standards of practice are followed for decontamination, cleaning, processing and sterilization of reusable supplies, instruments and equipment.
• Maintains continued education in the field of Sterile Processing operations and equipment through education, literature and seminars. Provides instructions and inservice on new products, procedures and equipment in a manner that will identify and prevent resource loss and maintain safety.
• In coordination with Biomed, establishes a preventative maintenance program for the Sterile Processing equipment.
• Demonstrates thorough knowledge of the sterilization process, ensures sterilizers are maintained appropriately, and all required documentation is maintained.
• Responsible for establishing the charge master for all chargeable items, in conjunction with the Finance Department and the Materials Director, and for collecting charge tickets on a chargeable items sent to the various departments throughout the hospital.
• Is responsible for completing employee evaluations as required by MLKCH policy.
• Attends management meetings and other committee meetings as appropriate.
• Performs other related duties as may be assigned by the Perioperative Services Director.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS 

 A.   Education

• Bachelor’s Degree; Master’s preferred

 B.  Qualifications/Experience

• Minimum of 5 years experience working in Sterile Processing and/or the surgery department.
• Minimum of 3 years experience working as a manager in the hospital setting preferred.
• Current certification in field preferred.

C.   Special Skills/Knowledge

• Knowledge of current infection control practices, instruments and sterilization procedures.
• Knowledge of ANSI/AMMI Standards.