Sterile Processing Manager

Ochsner Health
Ochsner Health Salary
Orleans, LA Full Time
POSTED ON 5/8/2024
This job oversees staffing of the sterile processing team, including hiring, completing evaluations, and training. Handles budget planning regarding FTE, instrument, supply and equipment expenses. Manages regulatory compliance and quality initiatives to ensure appropriate patient care and maintain cost efficiency for the organization.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

This job description is a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of the job and position. It is not intended to be a comprehensive or all-inclusive listing of duties and responsibilities. Contents are subject to change at the company’s discretion.

Education:
  • Required - Associate's degree in health science or related field.
  • Preferred - Bachelor's degree in health science or related field.

Work Experience:
  • Required - 3 years of clinical or leadership experience.
  • Preferred - 5 years of clinical or leadership experience.

Certifications:
  • Required - Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) upon hire; OR
  • Certified Sterile Processing Department Technician (CSPDT) through the IAHCSMM (International Association of Healthcare Central Service Material Management) or the CBSPD (Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD) within 6 months of hire.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs):
  • Proficiency in using computers, software, and web-based applications.
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills and ability to present information clearly and professionally.
  • Strong interpersonal skills.

Job Duties:
  • Manages hiring, onboarding, orientation, annual performance evaluations, coaching, counseling, and progressive discipline for the sterile processing team.
  • Participates in financial management through budget planning preparations, FTE allotments, and monitoring overtime, equipment & supply expenses.
  • Manages instrument ordering, maintenance, and inventory.
  • Provides guidance over quality initiatives and drives improvement plans concentrating on metrics and quality indicators.
  • Oversees regulatory compliance.
  • Adapts behavior to the specific patient population, including but not limited to respect for privacy, method of introduction to the patient, adapting explanation of services or procedures to be performed, requesting permissions and communication style.
  • Performs other related duties as required.

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. They are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties, and skills. Other duties may be added, or this description amended at any time.

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