Manager, Sterile Processing (Full-Time)

Hackensack Meridian Health; Brick Township (NJ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health is seeking a Manager of Sterile Processing to oversee the hospital-wide sterile processing department, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and coordinating decontamination, reprocessing, and sterilization activities.

The role leads staff education, maintains the instrument tracking system, and collaborates with Infection Control and Perioperative Services to drive performance improvements and policy updates.

Qualifications

• Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required: High School diploma, GED, and/or GED equivalent programs.
• Clinical management skills.
• Minimum of 4 years experience in instrument processing, O.R. and/OR Central Processing Department.
• Must be an active member of a Sterile/Central Processing Organization.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient computer skills including Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite.

Responsibilities

• Manages all aspects of the Sterile Processing department including sterilization or decontamination of equipment and ensures that this complies with all regulatory agencies.
• Oversees coordination and overall function of Instrument Processing Areas; decontamination; reprocessing; sterilization methods; and biologic testing of sterilization processes and all records.
• Provides processing, cleaning and disinfection for hospital wide sterile procedure trays.
• Oversees cleaning of patient care equipment and related documentation.
• Monitors cidex OPA usage and documentation and reports to Infection Control Committee.
• Designs and implements Sterile Processing Department Performance Improvement Program and revises as indicated.
• Maintains and is a superuser for the Instrument Tracking System.
• Provides education and direction to personnel responsible for central processing functions.
• Supports interdisciplinary communication with nursing units and ancillary departments to identify and improve processes.
• Develops policy and procedure in central processing concepts and ensures updates in policy tracking system.
• Ensures compliance with universal blood and body fluid precautions.
• Ensures Sterile Processing staff are licensed and certified per SDHO/IAHCSMM/CBSPD and OSHA.
• Participates in hiring, transfers, promotions, discipline and termination of Sterile Processing staff.
• Coordinates preceptors for staff enrolled in Sterile Processing education program.
• Provides reports and budget information to Perioperative Services leadership.
• Lifts minimum 30 lbs., pushes/pulls minimum 50 lbs., and stands for long periods.

Skills

Clinical management

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Google Suite

Sterile Processing knowledge

Education

High School diploma / GED

Associate's Degree or higher

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Suite

HSPA/IAHCSMM/CBSPD Certification

Job description

Overview

Our team members are the heart of what makes us better. At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives - and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It's also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community. Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change.

Responsibilities

A day in the life of a Manager, Sterile Processing at Hackensack Meridian Health includes:

• Manages all aspects of the Sterile Processing department including sterilization or decontamination of equipment and ensures that this complies with all regulatory agencies.
• Oversees coordination and overall function of Instrument Processing Areas; decontamination; reprocessing; sterilization methods; and biologic testing of sterilization processes and all records to include L&D, Operating Room (OR), ambulatory areas.
• Provides processing, cleaning and disinfection for hospital wide sterile procedure trays.
• Oversees cleaning of patient care equipment to include as related to care documented in their Instructions for Use.
• Monitors cidex OPA usage and documentation throughout the facility and reports to the Infection Control Committee.
• Works with Distribution Director or designee to facilitate and correct errors with case cart picks.
• Designs and implements Sterile Processing Department Performance Improvement Program and revises as indicated.
• Maintains, oversees and is a superuser responsible for the ongoing maintenance of the SPM Instrument Tracking System.
• Provides education and direction to personnel responsible for administration of central processing functions.
• Supports interdisciplinary communication with nursing units and ancillary departments to identify and make process improvements.
• Develops policy and procedure in central processing concepts and assures updates in the policy tracking system.
• Ensures implementation of and compliance with universal blood and body fluid precautions.
• Assures that all Sterile Processing staff are licensed and certified according to SDHO/IAHCSMM/CBSPD and OSHA standards.
• Performs the evaluation process on staff members. Provides feedback to staff on a continual basis.
• Participates in all hiring, transfers, promotions, discipline and/or termination of Sterile Processing team members.
• Participates in the selection and development of new Sterile Processing team members for the Sterile Processing Educational program.
• Coordinates the preceptors for the team members who are enrolled in the Sterile Processing educational program as well as their hours towards their certification.
• Provides reports, utilization analysis, and budget information to the leadership of Perioperative Services.
• Works with Perioperative Computer Coordinator to maximize efficient interface between computer systems.
• Adheres to the standards identified in the Medical Center's Organizational Competencies and procedures.
• Lifts a minimum of 30 lbs., pushes and pulls a minimum of 50 lbs. and stands a minimum of length of shift.
• Active member of the Infection Control Committee at site.
• Active member of the Joint Commission Committee at site.
• Active member of any HMH network committees as required.
• Other duties and/or projects as assigned.
• Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior.

Qualifications

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• High School diploma, general equivalency diploma (GED), and/or GED equivalent programs.
• Clinical management skills.
• Minimum of 4 years experience in instrument processing, O.R. and/OR Central Processing Department.
• Must be an active member of a Sterile/Central Processing Organization.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient computer skills that include but are not limited to Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite platforms.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred:

• Associate's Degree or higher.

Licenses and Certifications Required:

• Certified Central Processing Technician through Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA) [Formerly the International Association of Healthcare Central Service Materiel Management (IAHCSMM)] or Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD).

Licenses and Certifications Preferred:

• Certification in healthcare leadership (CHL) thro