Manager-Reprocessing Services

Duties:
- Manages and plans the activities of the Central Sterile Processing function. Manages the collection, decontamination, assembly, sterilization, high-level disinfection, distribution and inventory management. Oversees the provision of instrumentation and supplies to the surgical suites and/or operating rooms.
- Ensures optimal sterile processing performance; through quality control and quality assurance of all Sterile Processing activities and equipment. Monitors and reports
equipment operational status. Recommends equipment changes, upgrades and additions to meet manufacturer\'s instructions for all items processed.
- Establishes a preventive maintenance program for Sterile Processing equipment. Maintains adequate inventory of equipment to meet requirements. Provides on going and effective communication with physicians, hospital/clinic department management, staff and vendor representatives. Represents department/Surgical Services by attending appropriate department, facility and regional meetings.
- Assures departmental standards of operation and policies are in compliance with regulatory and professional agencies
- Maintains continued education and proficiency in the field of Sterile Processing operations and equipment through education, literature and seminars. Serves as a technical expert regarding product reprocessing, decontamination, and sterilization for the facility. Demonstrates correct department processes and procedures to staff
- Develops a comprehensive departmental orientation for new staff. Routinely coordinates training and competency validation for all. Ensures staff work is performed within prescribed technical and safety standards. Provides or coordinates instructions and in-service on new products, procedures and equipment to identify and prevent resource loss and maintains patient and staff safety. Ensures staff attends technical and mandatory training/education.
- Supervises surgical reprocessing staff to achieve established operational performance and quality goals. Schedules staff and work to ensure cases have instruments and equipment when needed. Monitors and adheres to labor and expense budgets. Maintains reports in appropriate cycles for department performance and staff attendance. Develops and submits departmental budget.
Responsible for maintaining fiscally responsible practices and meets budget expectations

Skills:
Must meet or exceed core customer service responsibilities, standards and behaviors as outlined in the company\'s Customer Service Policy and summarized below:
Communication
Ownership
Understanding
Motivation
- Sensitivity
-Excellence
- Teamwork
- Respect

Must practice the customer skills as provided through on-going training and in-services.

Must possess the following personal qualities:
- Be self-directed
- Be flexible and committed to the team concept
- Demonstrate teamwork, initiative and willingness to learn
- Be open to new learning experiences
- Accepts and respects diversity without judgment
- Demonstrates customer service values

Education:
- Bachelors Degree or a minimum of 10 years of experience and certification.
- Minimum of five (5) years of experience with increasing scope of responsibility.

Languages:
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