Manager, Central Sterile Processing Exempt

CHA Hollywood Presbyterian (CHA HPMC) is a nationally recognized acute care facility that has been caring for the Hollywood community and Los Angeles Areas since 1924.Join our Global Network and be a CHA Global Ambassador CHA HPMC is also a part of the world-renown CHA Health System (CHS). CHS has CHA University which consists of 14 education institutions including medical school, nursing school and pharmacy. CHA global network operates 81 hospitals and specialty clinics, 30 research and 31 bio/pharmaceutical/healthcare companies with 14,000 employees in seven countries.Our New Facility is seeking for Top TalentsThe best women’s hospital in Los Angeles is looking for current RN candidates to staff Operating Room, Emergency Department, Labor & Delivery and Mother-Baby care units to be housed in our expanding new patient tower facility scheduled to open next year. Come be a part of this dedicated and caring team right in the heart of Hollywood.Position Summary:The primary purpose of the Manager of Sterile Processing Department position is to provide 24/7 leadership and management of sterile processing operations for the HPMC. The SPD Manager is responsible for approved infection control, quality assurance and departmental policies and procedures. Oversees the processing and sterilization of medical devices, supplies and equipment utilized in patient care in accordance with regulatory requirements.Supervises staff and manages development and technical training programs, new employee orientation and continuing education/proficiency activities. Collaborates with Perioperative Services administration for new instrument and equipment purchases. Provides data on quality performance measures to Director Perioperative Services Interfaces regularly with Perioperative leadership, and staff nurses, physicians, Supply Chain Management, Hospital Support Management and Senior Hospital Leadership as needed to improve processes and workflow related to sterile processing operations. Provides leadership to personnel who are responsible for sterilization of instruments for all age ranges inclusive of neonate, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients.Minimum Education:High school graduate or equivalentCompletion of an approved Central Service Technology coursePreferred Education:Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferredMinimum Work Experience and Qualifications:Strong background in instrumentation and surgical services (inpatient and outpatient procedures) required. Familiarity with AAMI, AORN, OSHA, FDA, CDC and all federal and state regulatory standards required Must possess working knowledge of computers and software applications for database management, word processing, and spreadsheets. Demonstrated knowledge of how to accomplish superior performance in a unionized environment is preferred. Additional related experience may be substituted for the degree on a year-for-year basis.Preferred Work Experience and Qualifications:N/ARequired Licensure, Certification, Registration or Designation:American Heart Association BLS certificationCurrent Certified Surgical Technology Technician statusCurrent Los Angeles County Fire Card required (within 30 days of employment).Shift: DaysHours: 8Shift Hours: 7:00am - 3:30pmWeekly Hours: 40Type: ExemptFTE: 1.0