Sterile Processing Manager

If you care about the opportunity to grow, to make a difference, to build a future and a life, then we just might have the career for you. Care to talk? Bayhealth Medical Center is Central and Southern Delaware’s healthcare leader with hospitals in Dover and Milford, as well as stand‑alone Emergency Departments in Smyrna and a hybrid Emergency Department and Urgent Care in Milton. We offer various practice settings throughout Kent and Sussex Counties. Bayhealth Medical Center Kent Campus is 90 minutes from Philadelphia, Washington, DC and Baltimore. Our Sussex Campus is 30 minutes to the Delaware beaches and relaxation in the sand. Benefits Generous Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays Matching 401(k)/403(b) Plans Excellent Health, Dental, and Vision Disability and Life Insurance options On Site Child Care Educational Reimbursement Health Care and Dependent Care Flex Spending Accounts Voluntary Benefits including Critical Care Coverage Location Kent Campus Hospital Status Full Time 80 Hours Shift Variable Salary Range 77,105.60 - 119,537.60 YEARLY General Summary Responsible for first line supervision of all Sterile Processing activities including staff scheduling, orientation, training, continuing education, and coordination of surgical instruments to the operating rooms and ancillary clinics. Has budgetary responsibility, hiring, employee discipline, operational oversight and all managerial duties. Ensures an environment to maintain engaged and productive staff. Utilizes recommended standards to identify areas of improvement in all phases of the process. Understands the operating room case schedule and adjusts staffing and tasks according to caseload. Acts as the overall department leader in the absence of the Director, Sterile Processing Department when requested by divisional leadership. Department Access Department team members are authorized to have limited access to secured medication rooms to perform duties and responsibilities as defined in this job description. Any staff member requiring limited access to secured medication rooms must have a fully completed and signed Medication Security Agreement for Non‑Licensed Personnel form on file and available upon request. Responsibilities Implements and maintains the standards of quality established by the hospital, continuously developing processes that meet the needs of patients, physicians, and user departments within targeted productivity and budget parameters. Maintains and performs accurate quality control audits on packages decontaminated, prepared, packed, sterilized and dispensed in the department. Utilizes quality audit results and variance reports to improve the quality of service, enhance the process and produce a quality‑controlled environment. Provides ongoing information to Sterile Processing Department staff related to the outcome of the quality improvement audits and solicits feedback and participation in the improvement process. Utilizes HRO principles and protocols to create a safe work environment and ensure patient and staff safety. Accesses individual staff and shift performance by reviewing the quality assurance, productivity, sets and product usage data reports. Presents data to Director and divisional leadership clearly and with logical interpretation. Participates in the development and implementation of departmental policies and procedures. Assists in communicating new and revised policies, procedures and resources to sterile processing staff members. Works collaboratively and partners with Perioperative leaders and other Bayhealth leaders to ensure delivery of excellent service and support to other Bayhealth departments. Schedules and assists with in‑service of new products, instruments, and equipment. Facilitates time studies to define department standards. Ensures that all clinical practice records and documentation are properly compiled and maintained (i.e., sterilization records, temperature recordings, etc.). Manages vendor relationships related to Sterile Processing Department daily operations. Participates during regulatory surveys and provides requested documentation and follow‑up. All other duties as assigned within the scope and range of job responsibilities. Required Education, Credential(s) and Experience Education: Bachelor Degree, Business Administration Credential(s): Certified Healthcare Leader, Certified Registered Central Service Technician Experience: Five plus years of Sterile Processing department working experience, including supervising or management. Working knowledge of AORN standards, OSHA guidelines, and in‑depth knowledge of TJC, IAHCSMM, and AAMI Standards. Broad based and extensive technical knowledge of surgical instrumentation and OR case cart processing and extensive technical knowledge of computer instrumentation tracking, surgical scheduling and instrument bar coding processing. Preferred Three years Sterile Processing Department management experience. High Reliability Safety training and experience. Lean/Six Sigma training. Preferred Education, Credential(s) and Experience Credential(s): Six Sigma Lean Green Belt Certified, Instrument Specialist #J-18808-Ljbffr