Central Sterile Processing Manager

bhs; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Vision, Dental, and Pet Ins.

Life Insurance

Short/Long Term Disability

Tuition Reimbursement

Maternity/Paternity Leave

Paid Time Off

Bereavement Leave

PTO Sell Back

Employee Support Fund

Retirement with Company Match

Job summary

Baptist Health in Lexington, KY is seeking a Manager of Sterile Processing to oversee the 24-hour reprocessing of instrumentation, supervise SPD staff, and ensure compliance with accreditation and licensure.

The role emphasizes high-level disinfection, staff mentorship, quality improvement, budget management, and maintaining positive relationships with patients and physicians. Experience in sterile processing leadership and certification preferred; computer skills required.

Qualifications

• Two to four years recent leadership and clinical experience required.
• Central sterile training or specialty certification preferred.
• Computer experience required.

Responsibilities

• Plan, direct, and coordinate distribution of patient-ready supplies and reprocessing of reusable instrumentation on a 24-hour basis.
• Orient and train SPD staff; provide continuing in-service education.
• Ensure compliance with JCAHO/CMS accreditation and state licensure requirements.
• Mentor/preceptor to staff; establish quality-improvement mechanisms.
• Manage budget and ensure positive customer relations.

Skills

Leadership experience

Clinical experience

Staff training

Communication skills

Education

Central sterile training

Tools

Computer proficiency

Job description

Summary

Job Description:

Manager, Sterile Processing

Full Time I First Shift
Surgical Services I Lexington, KY

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the planning, directing, and coordination of all activities relating to the distribution of patient-ready supplies and the reprocessing of reusable instrumentation, equipment, and supplies in SPD on a 24-hr. basis. Is responsible for the initial orientation and training of newly hired SPD staff. Provides for the continuing education (in-service) for staff. Assures the provision of patient care by addressing performance, patient, family, and physician issues/concerns as appropriate. Ensures on-going compliance with JCAHO/CMS accreditation and State Licensure requirements. Shares knowledge of functions and standards to assist others in planning improvements; communicates information; designs materials and education programs; teaches; coaches and encourages recognition of achievement.
• Ensures the provision of patient care by addressing performance, patient, family, and physician issues/concerns as appropriate.
• High level disinfection and sterilization.
• Provides day to day Counsel and Guidance to personnel.
• Possesses the demonstrated ability to function in a staff roll when necessary.
• Functions as a mentor/preceptor.
• Establishes and utilizes mechanisms for continuous quality improvement.
• Applies financial principles and practices to the preparation and management of a budget.
• Ensures positive customer relations.

Requirements

• Central sterile training, specialty certification preferred.
• Environmental Risk Control Specialist preferred.
• Two to Four years recent leadership and clinical experience required.
• Computer experience required.

Benefits

• Health, Vision, Dental and Pet Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Short Term and Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance
• Identity Theft Protection
• Tuition Reimbursement up to $6,000 annually
• Company paid Maternity and Paternity Leave
• 5 days of Paid Time Off available upon hire
• Bereavement Leave (includes pets)
• PTO Sell Back Program
• Compassionate Leave Sharing Program (PTO Donation)
• Employee Support Fund, for employees in need of emergency financial support
• Retirement with Company Match

Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.