Manager Sterile Processing - Sharp Metropolitan Medical Campus (SMMC) - Variable Shift - Full Time

Hours:

Shift Start Time:

6 AM

Shift End Time:

2:30 PM

AWS Hours Requirement:

8/40 - 8 Hour Shift

Additional Shift Information:

Weekend Requirements:

As Needed

On-Call Required:

No

Hourly Pay Range (Minimum - Midpoint - Maximum):

$45.660 - $58.920 - $72.180

 

The stated pay scale reflects the range that Sharp reasonably expects to pay for this position.  The actual pay rate and pay grade for this position will be dependent on a variety of factors, including an applicant’s years of experience, unique skills and abilities, education, alignment with similar internal candidates, marketplace factors, other requirements for the position, and employer business practices. 

 

What You Will Do
Provides leadership, coordination, ongoing development and productivity of services to the SMH and OPP Sterile Processing Department (SPD).

This position is accountable for the functional and financial activities of SPD to ensure a consistent and productive workflow throughout the Sharp Metropolitan Campus.

Has full responsibility for the election, orientation, scheduling, training and development of employees including initiating personnel action, such as the hiring and termination of employees in SMH and OPP.

Responsible for budget, capital development and maintains responsibility for achieving daily work direction for the Main, SMB and OPP SPD. Implements business practices in order to uphold Sharp Healthcare mission and values.

Required Qualifications

• Other specialized training in sterile processing including sterile processing automated systems.
• 3 years leadership experience.
• 5 years sterile processing experience in a hospital setting.
• Experience with financial analysis including reports and sterile processing functions.
• Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) - Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA) OR
• Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Supervisor (CSPDS) - The Certification Board for Sterile Processing & Distribution OR
• Certified Sterile Processing Management (CSPM) - The Certification Board for Sterile Processing & Distribution -REQUIRED

Other Qualification Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a related healthcare field is required or minimum 5 years of equivalent experience.

Essential Functions

• Leadership:
  Promotes staff accountability and empowerment by utilizing available resources to educate and guide.
  Accepts and offers constructive feedback. Works effectively and cooperatively with staff, including groups from SMB and other departments.
  Demonstrates the ability to prioritize daily divisional functions, assign tasks and oversee the functions of subordinates to ensure quality and consistent outcomes and optimal departmental performance.
  Leads and/or participates on task forces for Surgical Services business and interfaces with Materials and Support Services as well as Nursing.
  Ensure department strives toward systemization through procedure review and implementation.
• People:
  Provides an environment that challenges and creates opportunities for recognition of an individual’s worth and ability to meet and exceed standards.
  Hires, coaches, counsels, trains and conducts timely annual performance appraisals.
  Increases retention rate (or reduces turnover) of SPD department.
  Leads initiative that results in improved teamwork and/or building more effective relationships.
• Quality:
  Demonstrates improved quality or operational outcomes due to intervention with staff, clinicians and physicians.
  Establishes a safe work environment for employees by ensuring equipment compliance with safety related sterile processing training.
  Works proactively with Engineering, Biomed, Environmental Services, Risk Management, Infection Prevention, and other services to engage ongoing compliance.
  Participates in quality assurance programs including LEAN, Daily Management System, and HRO.
  Assures delivery of quality patient care that meets all accreditation and regulatory standards.
• Finance:
  Develops and implements departmental budget and remains at or below budget criteria. Develops achievable action plans when actual exceeds budgeted cost/UOS.
  Contributes to the identification of and operationalizes cost reduction measures or revenue enhancing opportunities.
  Serves as a key resource to Finance for variance analysis and financial reporting.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Demonstrated customer service/communication abilities including excellent oral, written and interpersonal skills are required.
• Knowledge of all applicable industry specific regulatory standards and governing agencies, e.g., OSHA, TJC, OSHPD and CDPH.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and effectively and to work collaboratively with multiple others of diverse culture, educational background and experience, etc.
• Must possess ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects.
• Demonstrated ability to plan, design, implement and evaluate one’s own work and to work independently with minimal observation or supervision.
• Knowledge of financial analysis including reports and sterile processing functions.

Sharp HealthCare is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability or any other protected class.

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