Central Sterile Processing Manager

Baptist Health; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Pet insurance

Life Insurance

Short Term Disability

Long Term Disability

Identity Theft Protection

Tuition Reimbursement up to $6,000 per

Job summary

Baptist Health in Lexington, KY is seeking a Manager for Sterile Processing to oversee patient-ready supplies distribution and reprocessing of reusable instrumentation on a 24-hour basis. The role includes training new staff, ensuring compliance with JCAHO/CMS and state licensure, and driving quality initiatives.

The position requires leadership experience in a SPD environment, central sterile training, computer proficiency, and a commitment to continuous education and staff development.

Qualifications

• Central sterile training or certification preferred.
• Environmental Risk Control Specialist preferred.
• Two to four years of leadership and clinical experience required.
• Computer experience required.

Responsibilities

• Ensures 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.
• Demonstrates ability to function in a staff role when necessary.
• Acts as a mentor/preceptor.
• Establishes and utilizes mechanisms for continuous quality improvement.
• Applies financial principles to budget preparation and management; manages budget.

Skills

Leadership

Mentorship

Quality Improvement

Budgeting

Customer Relations

Staff Training

Education

Central sterile training

Environmental Risk Control Specialist

Job description

Summary

Job Description:

Manager, Sterile Processing

Full Time I First Shift

Surgical Services I Lexington, KY

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.

Description

• 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.