Sterile Processing Manager

1 month ago

Manahawkin, New Jersey, United States Hackensack Meridian Health Full time
Job Title: Manager, Sterile Processing

About the Role:

Hackensack Meridian Health is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Manager, Sterile Processing to join our team. As a key member of our Perioperative Services department, you will be responsible for the 24-hour operation of the Sterile Processing Department (SPD).

Key Responsibilities:

  • Manage all aspects of the Sterile Processing department, including sterilization and decontamination of equipment, to ensure compliance with regulatory agencies.
  • Oversee the coordination and overall function of Instrument Processing Areas, including decontamination, reprocessing, sterilization methods, and biologic testing of sterilization processes.
  • Provide processing, cleaning, and disinfection for hospital-wide sterile procedure trays.
  • Oversee the cleaning of patient care equipment, including documentation in their Instructions for Use.
  • Monitor cidex OPA usage and documentation throughout the facility and report to the Infection Control Committee.
  • Work with the Distribution Director or designee to facilitate and correct errors with case cart picks.
  • Design and implement the Sterile Processing Department Performance Improvement Program and revise as indicated.
  • Maintain, oversee, and be a superuser responsible for the ongoing maintenance of the SPM Instrument Tracking System.
  • Provide education and direction to personnel responsible for administration of central processing functions.
  • Support interdisciplinary communication with nursing units and ancillary departments to identify and make process improvements.
  • Develop policy and procedure in central processing concepts and assure updates in the policy tracking system.
  • Ensure implementation of and compliance with universal blood and body fluid precautions.
  • Assure that all Sterile Processing staff are licensed and certified according to SDHO/IAHCSMM/CBSPD and OSHA standards.
  • Perform the evaluation process on staff members and provide feedback on a continual basis.
  • Participate in all hiring, transfers, promotions, discipline, and/or termination of Sterile Processing team members.
  • Participate in the selection and development of new Sterile Processing team members for the Sterile Processing Educational program.
  • Coordinate the preceptors for team members enrolled in the Sterile Processing educational program and their hours towards certification.
  • Provide reports, utilization analysis, and budget information to the leadership of Perioperative Services.
  • Work with the Perioperative Computer Coordinator to maximize efficient interface between computer systems.
  • Adhere to the standards identified in the Medical Center's Organizational Competencies and procedures.
  • Lift a minimum of 30 lbs., push and pull a minimum of 50 lbs., and stand for a minimum of the length of shift.
  • Active member of the Infection Control Committee at site.
  • Active member of the Joint Commission Committee at site.
  • Active member of any HMH network committees as required.
  • Other duties and/or projects as assigned.
  • Adhere to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior.

Qualifications:

  • High School diploma, general equivalency diploma (GED), and/or GED equivalent programs.
  • Clinical management skills.
  • Minimum of 4 years experience in instrument processing, O.R., and/OR Central Processing Department.
  • Must be an active member of a Sterile/Central Processing Organization.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Proficient computer skills that include but are not limited to Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite platforms.

Licenses and Certifications:

  • Certified Central Processing Technician through Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA) [Formerly the International Association of Healthcare Central Service Materiel Management (IAHCSMM)] or Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD).

Working Conditions:

Lifts a minimum of 30 lbs., pushes and pulls a minimum of 50 lbs., and stands for a minimum of the length of shift.

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