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Job Description: Director of Sterile Processing
The Director of Sterile Processing Department (SPD) supervises, assigns and directs all activities of personnel performing Sterile Processing functions. Has authority and responsibility for the operations of Central Sterile Processing Department, including staffing, budgets, customer service and productivity. Also ensures that strict and proper infection control procedures are followed for decontamination, sterilization, storage and transportation of equipment, and sterile supplies and instruments/sets utilized throughout the hospital.
Plans, organizes, develops, coordinates, manages, evaluates and directs the daily operation and activities of all Sterile Processing for the hospital. Maintains records and provides reports. Assures customer satisfaction.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Plans, organizes, develops, coordinates, directs and evaluates the daily ongoing activities of the department.
- Responsible for SPD Employees, Hiring, Orientation and Training, Staff retention, Employee Satisfaction, ensuring compliance with Hospital Policies and allocating appropriate staffing levels throughout the network.
- Plans, prepares and manages the annual budget, promotes cost containment, and maintains supply and equipment inventories.
- Formulates and/or revises departmental procedures, evaluates current products and researches new products, devices and equipment.
- Responsible for the preparing and implementing Departmental Goals and Objectives.
- Develops in-service education programs. Keeps informed of and communicates to staff current trends in sterile processing activities. Participates in infection, safety and quality control programs. Attends seminars, workshops, etc.
- Thorough knowledge of systems: Instrument Tracking, Case Cart, and Patient Charging, Materials Management (HEMM) and Budget, as they relate to the SPD department.
- Maintains established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance program, environmental and infection control standards.
- Actively seek cost savings and cost avoidance initiatives.
- Coordinates the implementation of new products.
- Demonstrates Performance Improvement in the following areas as appropriate: Clinical Care/Outcomes, Customer/Service Improvement, Operational System/Process, and Safety.
- Demonstrates financial responsibility and accountability through the effective and efficient use of resources in daily procedures, processes and practices.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Education or Healthcare related field preferred
- Master’s degree preferred
- Minimum of 7 years of experience working in the sterile processing department
- Minimum of 5 years of experience directly managing the sterile processing department
Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.
Great People. Great Service. Great Results.
At Compass Group North America, our superior balance of efficiency and quality attract the highest caliber level of service our clients deserve. We retain the finest workers with a highly competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits plan. If you're looking for a career where you set the standard for personal advancement, then Compass Group North America is for you! Working together, we will continue to experience success as the industry's best.
Achieving leadership in the support services industry
Compass Group North America is a diversity growth-oriented organization. Our goal is to improve the quality of work life by using fair and consistent treatment and providing equal growth opportunities for ALL associates. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer that considers applicants without regard to race, sex, religion, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
Job ID: TH04031546111