Job Description

Position Summary

Provides on-site support, training, and communication regarding the reprocessing of surgical instruments and trays to contracted facilities in compliance with the Department of Health, TJC, OSHA, CDC, AAMI and AORN standards and facilities goals and policies. Coordinates and manages day-to-day operations of SPD employees.

Duties

• Provides supervision and leadership of Sterile Processing Department (SPD) and/or Operating Room Liaison at the assigned facility and shift.
• Performs observations to identify process improvement opportunities within operations and employee performance and compliance.
• Oversees and supports daily operations of all activities that relate to the proper reprocessing of reusable medical supplies and instrumentation including decontamination, cleaning, assembly, wrapping, sterilization, and storage processes within all set professional standards and regulations.
• Coordinates the repair and replacement of broken instrumentation and equipment; may assist manager in order process.
• Promotes best demonstrated practices with co-workers through open communication and continuous improvement of skills and ensures department and employee adherence to standard work.
• Follows chain of command within hospital and STERIS regarding identified problems or issues to ensure proper communication and resolution.
• Answers and responds to calls from the OR and other end-users during and after regular business hours as required by the contract.
• Assists manager in review of all required documentation related to STERIS Standard Operating Procedures and facility policies. Responsible, in collaboration with the manager, for scheduling new STERIS employee orientation, on-the-job training, in-service education and quality assurance programs when needed.
• Holds employees accountable to performance and processing standards by providing daily coaching and feedback.
• Understands STERIS and facility policies and procedures ensuring staff's adherence to applicable policies and procedures
• Responsible for supporting employee progression and retention by driving employee engagement activities, holding regular performance discussions, and removing obstacles preventing employees from developing in their career.

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Education Degree

• High School Diploma or GED
  

Required Experience

• Minimum High School Diploma or GED Required.
• Minimum 4 years of hands-on sterile processing experience with one year of leadership (supervisor level or above) experience with direct reports, or 2 years of lead experience required.
• CRCST or CBSPD Certification and additional certification (i.e. instrument specialist, flexible endoscope, healthcare leader, manager, STERIS Assessment) required. If not certified at point of hire, both certifications must be obtained within 12 months of hire.
• Demonstrated self-starter and able to manage independently
• Basic computer skills and aptitude
• Must be able to travel across the US
• Must meet applicable Customer credentialing requirements.
• Must maintain valid driver's license, vehicle insurance and be available to operate a vehicle as needed to meet travel requirements.

Preferred Experience

• Associate's degree from an accredited two-year college or technical school preferred.
• Certification in sterile processing/central sterile via CBSPD or IAHCSMMpreferred.

Skills

kills and competencies needed to be sucessful

• Basic computer skills and aptitude - MS office
• Understands and promotes concepts of the Lean work environment.
• Must be capable of learning software programs (including instrument tracking and timekeeping and payroll systems) and/or hardware as required.
• Understand and promotes the development of individual employee objectives
• experience supervising 5-35 employees; strongly prefer experience supervising 15-20 direct reports

Pay range for this opportunity is$68,637.50-$88,825.00.This position is eligible for bonus participation.

Minimum pay rates offered will comply with county/city minimums, if higher than range listed. Pay rates are based on a number of factors, including but not limited to local labor market costs, years of relevant experience, education, professional certifications, foreign language fluency, etc.

STERIS offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits portfolio. Click here for a complete list of benefits: STERIS Benefits

Open until position is filled.

STERIS is a leading global provider of products and services that support patient care with an emphasis on infection prevention. WE HELP OUR CUSTOMERS CREATE A HEALTHIER AND SAFER WORLD by providing innovative healthcare and life sciences products and services around the globe. For more information, visit

If you need assistance completing the application process, please call 1 (440) 392.7047. This contact information is for accommodation inquiries only and cannot be used to check application status.

STERIS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity to ensure that persons are recruited, hired, trained, transferred and promoted in all job groups regardless of race, color, religion, age, disability, national origin, citizenship status, military or veteran status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, and any other category protected by federal, state or local law. We are not only committed to this policy by our status as a federal government contractor, but also we are strongly bound by the principle of equal employment opportunity.

The full affirmative action program, absent the data metrics required by * 60-741.44(k), shall be available to all employees and applicants for employment for inspection upon request. The program may be obtained at your location's HR Office during normal business hours.

Job Tags

Contract work, For contractors, Local area, Flexible hours, Shift work

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