Sterile Processing Manager

Work Shift:

Please see job description for details.

Time Type:

Full time

Department:

CC013230 Central Sterile

Summary:

Full Time

Additional Information:

The Sterile Processing Department (SPD) Manager is responsible for the daily management of sterile processing activities in the OR and Sterile Processing (Central Sterile) Department. The SPD Manager monitors sterilization activities, ensures competency and performance of staff, and assists in managing the operational and capital budgets related to these areas. The SPD Manager oversees the duties of the Central Sterile Lead Techs, Central Sterile Techs, Central Sterile Quality Coordinator, and Central Sterile Instrument Coordinator. The SPD Manager assumes a leadership role in all areas of practice ensuring the delivery of quality patient care and maximizing patient outcomes. They collaborate with other caregivers to challenge and coordinate institutional resources in order to maximize advocacy for patient and family care and in achieving the most effective outcome.

Required Education:

Bachelor's Degree

Recommended Education:

Required Work Experience:

Related Field - 5 years with 1 year of leadership experience

Recommended Work Experience:

Required Certifications:

Certified Registered Central Sterile Technician - Healthcare Sterile Processing Association

Recommended Certifications:

Description

1. Identifies and champions performance improvement opportunities and utilizes processes to recommend, implement, and evaluate practice changes.

2. Ensures department utilizes proper precaution during decontamination processes. Ensures all instruments, sets and supply items are assembled, packaged, and sterilized according to AORN, AMMI and departmental standards Ensures proper functioning and cleanliness of sterilizers, communicating needs to maintenance as needed.

3. Initiates product recalls, per departmental policy.

4. Has full authority for personnel actions including assessing staff performance and completing performance evaluations.

5. Assumes accountability for assessing staff resources and delegating responsibilities based on skill and knowledge of available resources to ensure adequate staffing/skills to meet the needs of surgical services.

6. Collaborates with the Business Manager to monitor financial information, identifying trends or concerns. Takes initiatives and actions to correct problematic areas and/or reinforce positive

trends.

1. Monitors the shelf life of sterile items, coordinates the rotation of supplies and ensures routine checks for outdated items. Monitors volume and workload indicators (OR schedule, Burn unit census, in-patient census) in order to anticipate supply and instrument needs.

2. Supervises the utilization of consignment sets, ensuring that patient charging and department billing are accurate.

3. Reviews at least annually, implant count/ charge sheets in order to assess the accuracy and completeness of the charging process. Works collaboratively with the business manager, secretary and team leaders to revise the charge sheet as needed.

4. Collaborates with the Business Manager, Service Leaders, and Team Leaders and vendors in

planning for OR instrumentation needs.

1. Keeps abreast of current information, trends and regulatory requirements related to sterilization activities, implant management and cost effective strategies. Participates in continuing education opportunities as appropriate. Maintains communication with AC Epidemiologist concerning sterilization issues or concerns.

2. Performs other duties as assigned.

Arkansas Children's ( is the only hospital system in the state dedicated to caring for children, which enables us to uniquely shape the landscape of pediatric care in Arkansas.

Arkansas Children's is driven by four core values-safety, teamwork, compassion and excellence-which inform every action.

Arkansas Children's Hospital has received Magnet Status ( from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), for nursing excellence and patient outcomes. And we are nationally ranked by U.S. News & World Report ( for Cancer, Cardiology & Heart Surgery, Diabetes & Endocrinology, Nephrology, Neurology & Neurosurgery, Pulmonology & Lung Surgery and Urology.

For more than a century, Arkansas Children's has met the unique needs of children. But we're more than just a hospital treating sick kids-our services include two hospitals, a pediatric research institute, foundation, clinics, education and outreach, all with an unyielding commitment to making children better today and healthier tomorrow.

Arkansas Children's Little Rock campus includes a 336-bed hospital with the state's only pediatric Level 1 Trauma Center, burn center, Level 4 neonatal intensive care and pediatric intensive care, as well as a nationally-recognized transport service. And Arkansas Children's Northwest ( provides inpatient and emergency care, clinic rooms and diagnostic services to children in that corner of the state.

"Arkansas Children's is a place of hope and comfort for children and parents. When you are at children's, you are part of an elite team united with a common goal of saving children and making their lives better." Michael - Business Operations Manager

"Arkansas Children's Hospital is a prestigious institution that cares for children." Linda - Information Systems Analyst

"We are an organization of care, love, and hope while we champion children." Angela - Parking and Fleet Coordinator

"Care, love, and hope for children!" Kathy - Administrative Assistant

"When I think of my time here at Arkansas Children's Hospital, I can honestly say that it has given me a unique perspective on the human condition, and the various roles that we all have in patient care. As a supply assistant, I have a very important job ensuring that the doctors and nurses have what they need to provide the world class medical care to the Children of Arkansas and surrounding states. Being a Champion for Children is more than a catch phrase, it is a way of life!" Nick - Supply Assistant

Arkansas Children's provides equal employment opportunity to all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, national origin or citizenship status, disability, military status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy or any other category protected by federal, state and local laws. Further, Arkansas Children's will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.