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Position Summary:
The Perioperative Sterile Processing and Supply Chain Manager is responsible for the effective management, direction, and supervision of the Perioperative Sterile Processing department including the furnishing of sterile and non sterile supplies, instrument/equipment and services throughout Carle's main campus and the Ambulatory Surgery Centers. Scope of services include the preprocessing/distribution, decontamination process and Sterile Processing to be in compliance with DNV, DHS, OSHA, AAMI and AORN standards. Manages the loaner equipment processes to ensure compliance with organizational policies. Provides support to clinical departments for equipment and instrumentation to support patient safety, infection prevention policies and department operations in alignment with the organization priorities. As a key position in the organization, this position will plan, direct and coordinate activities involved in the acquisition, decontamination, storage, assembly, cleaning and sterilization of medical, surgical and related supplies, materials and equipment utilized in the care and treatment of patients.
Qualifications:
EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Associate's Degree in Related field or Healthcare within 3 years
CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS
Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician (CSPDT) within 1 year or Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) within 1 year and Certified Sterile Processing Management (CSPM) within 2 years or Certified in Healthcare Leadership (CHL) (IAHCSMM) within 2 years.
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
Three (3) Related Field
SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
Knowledge of sterilization and supply chain management principles in order to manage department output normally acquired by functioning in a sterile and sterile disposable processing setting. Requires excellent oral and written communication skills as well as excellent teaching skills, flexibility and creativity in problem solving. Requires strong data management and organizational skills including word processing, spreadsheets, databases and graphs to design and implement improvements to meet department and organizational annual goals. Requires Lean process knowledge. Requires supply chain expertise to manage processes and budgetary costs to meet patient needs.
Essential Functions:
- Endorses and performs all required tasks associated with the Carle Experience such as, but not limited to, rounding, development or scouting and stoplight reports.
- Recommends or initiates personnel actions for hires, promotions, transfers, discharges, and disciplinary measures. Initiates and completes staff performance evaluations.
- Participates in budgetary planning and execution for areas of responsibility.
- Evaluates staffing needs and appropriate patient care assignment. Participates in recruitment, selection, and retention of personnel, including staff representation of the population diversity. Directs and manages personnel in assigned area.
- Performs introductory, annual and on-going performance appraisals for unit employees based on job description and performance standards. Ensures appropriate orientation, education, credentialing, and continuing professional development of personnel.
- Ensures smooth operation of all departmental functions according to approved policies and in accordance with all state and federal law, standards of professional practice, and applicable accreditation standards.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Carle Health participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. | For more information: human.resources@carle.com.
Effective September 20, 2021, the COVID 19 vaccine is required for all new Carle Health team members. Requests for medical or religious exemption will be permitted.
