Manager - Central Sterile Processing

Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital, Inc. in Albany, GA seeks a Sterile Processing Manager to oversee daily operations, staff, and quality within the Central Sterile Processing Department. Lead policy development and leverage technology to improve efficiency and reduce costs while ensuring HIPAA and regulatory compliance.

The role reports to the Director of Surgical Services and requires strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills to support surgical services and related departments.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED (Required).
• 4+ years / Bachelor's Degree in Nursing or Bachelor of Science in relevant healthcare field or 5+ years perioperative experience including Central Sterile, OR, or Ambulatory Care Center; healthcare-related degree within 2 years of hire (Preferred).
• 3+ years of management or supervisory experience within sterile processing (Required).
• Certification as CRCST or above (IAHCSMM) or CSPDT or above (CBSPD).

Responsibilities

• Manage daily operations of the Sterile Processing Department.
• Provide leadership in development and implementation of instrument sterilization policies and procedures.
• Ensure availability of instrumentation, supplies, and resources to support surgical services.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Customer relations

Read / comprehend written instructions

Follow verbal instructions

Basic computer skills

General clerical skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree in nursing or health-related field

5+ years perioperative experience

Job description

Job Number: 30210 Location: Phoebe Main Campus Street Address: 417 W 3rd Ave City, State: Albany, Georgia Zip Code: 31701 Department: PPMH CENTRAL STERILE PROCESSING Shift: Days Job Type: Full time Posted Date: 2024-12-13

Job Summary Manage the daily operations of the Sterile Processing Department at Phoebe Putney Health System (including planning, organizing, staffing, and monitoring of work quality). Provide leadership and direction in the development and implementation of organization-wide instrument sterilization policies, procedures, and processes. Effectively utilize available and developing technology to improve operations and reduce costs. This position reports to the Director, Surgical Services. The manager is responsible for assuring that instrumentation, supplies, and other resources are available in a timely manner to support surgical services and other areas dependent upon them. All activities will be performed in support of the strategy, vision, and values of Phoebe. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. All activities must be in compliance with Equal Employment Opportunity laws, HIPAA, ERISA, and other regulations, as appropriate.

Qualifications - External EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS High School Diploma or GED (Required) 4 years / Bachelor's Degree in Nursing OR Bachelor of Science in the relevant healthcare field of study or 5 or more years of experience in a Perioperative setting including Central Sterile, Operating Room, or Ambulatory Care Center and completion of a 2-year degree in a healthcare related field within 2 years of hire. (Preferred) EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS 3+ years Management or supervisory experience within sterile processing required, preferable in a hospital setting (Required) No Degree: 8 years of recent directly related experience in a Perioperative setting including Central Sterile Processing, Operating Room, or Ambulatory Care Center (Required).

CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSURES Required Certifications/Licensures: Certification as CRCST or above through IAHCSMM OR certification as CSPDT or above through CBSPD

GENERAL SKILLS Organizational Skills Communication Skills Interpersonal Skills Customer Relations Read / Comprehend Written Instructions Follow Verbal Instructions Basic Computer Skills General Clerical Skills

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Have near normal vision - Clarity of vision (both near and far), ability to distinguish colors Have good - manual dexterity and eye-hand-foot coordination Ability to perform - repetitive tasks/motion

PHYSICAL DEMANDS Standing - Frequently within shift (34-66%) Walking - Frequently within shift (34-66%) Sitting - Occasionally within shift (1-33%) Bending/Stooping - Frequently within shift (34-66%) Twist at waist - Occasionally (1-33%) Pushing/Pulling - Frequently within shift (34-66%) Lift/carry > 20 lbs with assistance - Occasionally within shift (1-33%) Reaching above shoulder - Occasionally within shift (1-33%)

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