Sterile Processing Director - Milwaukee, WI

Crothall Healthcare Salary: $120,000 - $150,000 Other Forms of Compensation: Pay Grade: 16 Crothall Healthcare, a Compass Healthcare company, provides specialized, high-quality, innovative, and responsive support services exclusively to the healthcare industry. Crothall serves many of the Top 100 Hospitals throughout its over 900 hospital partners across 46 states. Crothall has been recognized as one of Modern Healthcare’s Best Places to Work and Best Places to Work in Pennsylvania since 2013. Crothall has more than 32,000 team members, with core services include: Environmental Services, Patient Transportation, Patient Observation, Healthcare Facilities Management, Sterile Processing Services, and Ambulatory EVS. Learn more at Job Summary Working as the Director of Sterile Processing Department (SPD), you have authority and responsibility for the operations of Central Sterile Processing Department, including staffing, budgets, customer service and efficiency. Additionally, you will ensure that strict and accurate infection control procedures are followed for decontamination, sterilization, storage and transportation of equipment, and that sterile supplies and instruments/sets are used throughout the hospital. Key Responsibilities 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 Plans, organizes, develops, coordinates, directs and evaluates the daily ongoing activities of the department Responsible for the hiring, orientation and training, staff retention, and employee happiness of all SPD employees 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 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. Detailed knowledge of systems: Instrument Tracking, Case Cart, 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 seeks 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 Preferred Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree in Education or Healthcare related field preferred Master’s degree preferred Proven experience working in the sterile processing department Minimum of 5 years of experience directly managing the sterile processing department Associates At Crothall Are Offered Many Fantastic Benefits Medical Dental Vision Life Insurance/ AD Disability Insurance Retirement Plan Flexible Time Off Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state) Associate Shopping Program Health and Wellness Programs Discount Marketplace Identity Theft Protection Pet Insurance Commuter Benefits Employee Assistance Program Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) Paid Parental Leave Personal Leave Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely, click here or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information. Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law. Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act. We encourage applicants with a criminal history (and driving history) to apply. Certain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening. Details: Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. Crothall maintains a drug-free workplace. Crothall Healthcare #J-18808-Ljbffr