Manager, Sterile Processing

Manager, Sterile Processing

86351BR

Patient Services-Central Processing Department

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Status

Full-Time

Standard Hours per Week

40

Job Category

Administration, Clinical,

Regular, Temporary, Per Diem

Regular

Pay Range

$99153.60-$158631.20 Annual

Office/Site Location

Needham

Remote Eligibility

Onsite Only

Job Posting Description

At Boston Children's Hospital, the quality of our care - and our inclusive hospital working environment - lies in the diversity of our people. With patients from local communities and 160 countries around the world, we're committed to reflecting the spectrum of their cultures, while opening doors of opportunity for our team. Here, different talents pursue common goals. Voices are heard and ideas are shared. Join us, and discover how your unique contributions can change lives. Yours included.

Position Summary:

The Manager, Sterile Processing, will be responsible for managing the 24/7 operations of the Sterile Processing Department. They will monitor inventory and utilization levels to ensure adequate availability of patient care and treatment materials. The Manager will develop and ensure conformance with policies and procedures related to the handling, sterilization, cleaning, maintenance, storage, and assembly of patient care supplies, equipment, and instruments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee development, implementation, and maintenance of internal policies and procedures for processing, storage, and handling of medical surgical and surgical supplies and equipment.
• Develops and implement new and/or updated decontamination and sterilization methods as needed.
• Establishes department goals and objectives.
• Develops and maintains an organizational structure to support the required functions efficiently.
• Evaluates service delivery systems and procedures and recommends changes to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
• Monitors usage of inventory establishes par levels, and initiates purchase of items as needed.
• Evaluates, recommends, and assists in introduction of new instruments and materials.
• Works with CPD/OR staff and/or other hospital departments to develop and maintain systems and procedures for tracking and distribution of processed instruments.
• Maintains knowledge of current trends and practices in procurement, processing, and maintenance of medical and surgical instruments, equipment, and supplies through participation in professional organizations and attendance at relevant continuing education programs.
• Leads hospital and departmental committees and project teams as appropriate.
• Administers the recruitment, evaluations, growth, and development of employees.
• Oversee the scheduling assignments and training programs.
• Follows through on disciplinary and other personnel actions as warranted.
• Oversees in-services and continuing education programs for staff development in collaboration with the supervisor and single shift managers
• Implements procedural change as needed to ensure compliance with hospital, department, and external policies, standards, and regulations.
• Oversee and ensures completion of required quality monitoring and related data collection.
• Maintains related records and prepares reports as necessary.
• Oversee sterile processing on all shifts (24 hours), including oversight of all sterile processing FTEs with direct oversight of the single shift supervisors.
• Manages the administration and maintenance of department recordkeeping systems, including highly sensitive and/or critical administrative and financial data.
• Acts as a role model and initiates an effort to assure standards for customer satisfaction. Uses data collected to demonstrate that standards and quality improvement goals are met.

Knowledge and Skills:

• The ability to effectively manage the employees within assigned unit/department.
• Communication skills in order to effectively deal with conflicting views or issues and mediate fair solutions, or well-developed writing skills.
• The ability to interact and coordinate with employees, vendors, surgeons, and nursing staff.

Education:

• Completion of two years of occupationally specific education or associate's degree
• Area of study required: Surgical Technology, Central Process or a closely related field
• Bachelor's degree preferred

Experience:

7 years' experience as a sterile processing technician and three years of supervisory experience

Licensure/ Certifications:

Current certification from HSPA (Healthcare Sterile Processing Association) or CBSPD (Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution)

The posted pay range is Boston Children's reasonable and good-faith expectation for this pay at the time of posting.

Any base pay offer provided depends on skills, experience, education, certifications, and a variety of other job-related factors. Base pay is one part of a comprehensive benefits package that includes flexible schedules, affordable health, vision and dental insurance, child care and student loan subsidies, generous levels of time off, 403(b) Retirement Savings plan, Pension, Tuition and certain License and Certification Reimbursement, cell phone plan discounts and discounted rates on T-passes. Experience the benefits of passion and teamwork.

Boston Children's Hospital is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or disability.

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