Manager, Central Processing/Distribution

Regional One Health; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Regional One Health in Memphis, TN seeks a seasoned operations leader for Central Supply and Case Cart Operations. You will oversee decontamination, sterilization, instrument distribution and inventory, ensuring adherence to infection control standards and regulatory requirements.

This role partners with clinicians and vendors, develops long-term goals, maintains budgets, tracks implants and devices, and leads a team in continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in healthcare-related field or equivalent.
• Current certification in sterilization/equipment processes required or preferred.
• Minimum 3 years progressive sterilization practices or related experience, with at least 1 year in a supervisor/manager role.
• Experience in inventory management practices is preferred.
• Experience in a union environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Central Supply and Case Cart operations to ensure quality service and timely distribution.
• Manage receipt, storage and distribution of supplies to hospital areas and clinics.
• Track revenue capture for implants, beds, prostheses and other devices with patient traceability.
• Maintain systems for ordering, pricing, contracts and patient charges, and generate reports.
• Ensure compliance with infection control standards and regulatory requirements.
• Lead, develop and motivate staff; support continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Leadership/management

Inventory management

Quality control

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in healthcare-related field

Certification in sterilization/equipment processes

Tools

Sterilization equipment

Job description

A Brief OverviewThis position is responsible for the overall operations, administration, planning and fiscal viability of the centralized decontamination, sterilization, distribution of instruments/supplies and surgical case carts in accordance with established infection control practices and standards. Directs the processing of purchase request and billing functions for surgical services. Collaborates with hospital staff, physicians and vendors to ensure quality services are provided in a cost effective and safe manner. Assures compliance with all organizational, state, federal and local regulatory laws, standards and protocols.What you will doApprises Executive Director, Perioperative Services of all activities, pertinent changes in internal/external market, threats and opportunities in a timely and anticipatory manner and presents action plans for immediate implementation/approval.Coordinates and communicates with administration and other departments to ensure that the supplies processed and the services rendered satisfy professional, ethical and legal standards. Communicates with physicians, sales representatives and other departments in order to maintain an effective and efficient operation. Develops long-term goals for the department. * Responsible for planning, implementing and managing Central Supply and Case Cart Operations to ensure that quality service is provided in the process, distribution and maintenance of medical/surgical instruments, equipment and supplies. * Responsible for the receipt, storing and distribution of supplies, materials and equipment to all areas of the hospital and outlying clinics in a timely manner. * Responsible for revenue capture of specialty implants, specialty beds, prostheses and other implantable devices that may require traceability to each patient in compliance with FDA and other regulatory agencies. * Maintains computer database to ensure ordering, pricing, contracts and patient charges are accurate. * Resolves complaints, conflicts and operational problems. Identifies problems, documents resolutions and communicates with applicable parties to ensure that operational issues are handled and resolved in a timely manner. Informs Director of any problems which cannot be resolved or require intervention.Develops and maintains departmental operating budgets for supplies, expenses and inventory accounts. Maintains departmental statistical reports to support operating expenses.Develops and secures approval for department capital budget.Ensures proper operation and maintenance of adequate supplies and equipment to include evaluating request for ordering additional supplies/equipment or arranges the repair/replacement of supplies/equipment. * Maintains established service levels for all in-house sterilized items, ensuring that all sterilized instruments and equipment are available at all times. * Ensures that adequate supplies of sterilized specialty catheters, instruments, trays and general supplies are available as needed in the Special Procedures, Cath Lab and any other areas. * Conducts periodic inventory spot counts and participates in annual physical inventory.Implements sterilization protocol as identified by the Infection Control Department. Establishes standards for quality control and infection control within the department and continually evaluates standards for revision and updating as required.Performs inspection to ensure that department quantity and quality standards are being met within the department itself, as well as in areas serviced.Prepares and maintains departmental records and reports for administrative and regulatory purposes.Directs, develops, and motivates direct reports to ensure that a capable productive staff exists in the department and establishes a system for employee involvement in a continuous improvement process. * Provides direction and support to ensure departmental effectiveness and efficiency. * Participates in orientation/continuing education for staff to provide ongoing development of sterile processing and supply distribution skills. * Monitors quality control. * Ensures total quality improvement.Completes required continuous training and education, including department specific requirements to maintain knowledge of central processing, distribution and sterilization practices. Responds to problems/opportunities to improve work environment and participates in unit based performance improvement activities. * Attends in-services, educational programs, conferences and other meetings as required. * Supports and is involved in the organization’s Performance Improvement initiatives.Model Regional One Health’s mission and values at all times.QualificationsBachelor's Degree RN, CST, or ORT with a Bachelor’s Degree in a healthcare related field PreferredCurrent certification in sterilization/equipment processes Upon Hire RequiredMinimum 3 years experience Three (3) years progressive sterilization practices or related experience with at least one (1) year administrative/management experience. Required andPrevious experience in progressive inventory management practices Preferred andExperience in a union environment PreferredPhysical DemandsStanding - OccasionallyWalking - OccasionallySitting - ConstantlyLifting - RarelyCarrying - RarelyPushing - RarelyPulling - RarelyClimbing - RarelyBalancing - RarelyStooping - RarelyKneeling - RarelyCrouching - RarelyCrawling - RarelyReaching - RarelyHandling - OccasionallyGrasping - OccasionallyFeeling - RarelyTalking - ConstantlyHearing - ConstantlyRepetitive Motions - FrequentlyEye/Hand/Foot Coordination - Frequently