Director of Sterile Processing and Distribution

3 days ago


Chicago, Illinois, United States Cook County Health and Hospitals Full time
Job Summary

The Director of Sterile Processing and Distribution assumes strategic direction, leadership, and operational planning for departments servicing main operating rooms, specialty departments, and procedural clinic services. This role develops and manages the activities of the Sterile Processing Department and Gastroenterology Department.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop and implement departmental policies and procedures
  • Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements
  • Collaborate with hospital infection control and regulatory departments
  • Coordinate activities of ordering, receiving, and inventory control
  • Develop and oversee financial management, including operating budget and resource allocation
  • Establish departmental quality goals and objectives
  • Build and maintain productive inter/intra departmental and vendor work relationships
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
  • Five years sterile processing and high-level disinfection experience
  • Three years supervisory or management experience in a sterile processing department
  • Current certification as a Sterile Processing Technician (CBSPD or CRCST) or Operating Room Technician
  • Intermediate Proficiency in Microsoft office (PowerPoint, Excel, Word)
  • Current experience and knowledge using Instrument management software
Preferred Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Nursing, Healthcare administration, business administration, or operational science
  • Certification from the International or American Association of Healthcare Central Service Material Management Organization
  • Prior experience and knowledge of semi-automated systems and equipment
Physical and Environmental Demands

This position is functioning within a healthcare environment. The incumbent is responsible for adherence to all hospital and department specific safety requirements.



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