Sterile Processing Manager

Description : Job Summary :

To manage, direct, integrate and coordinate all aspects of sterile / medical instrument processing for equipment, supplies and services within the NW region in support of the Mission of the Program, ensuring a safe and cost-effective operation that is in compliance with all regulatory agencies.

Essential Responsibilities :

• Manage and organize instrument processing services in the Northwest Region in a cost-effective manner; develop and administer operating and capital budgets; establish and monitor performance guidelines and adjust when necessary; ensure maximum service to the Region with allocated funds; develop programs, policies and procedures designed to enhance budget performance. Maintain an ongoing process to identify, evaluate and implement cost restructuring activities. Develop and maintain a method of assessing and reporting cost effectiveness within instrument processing. Design and administer programs and controls to ensure security and effective management of the Regions assets to include : medical instrumentation, processing equipment, inventory of supplies.
• Organize and deliver sterile / medical instrument processing resources across a broad spectrum of locations and requirements. Develop and implement policies and procedures. Incorporate and negotiate programs to serve individual facility needs in conjunction with regional goals and objectives.
• Develop and recommend strategic plans for improvement or expansion of sterile / medical instrument processing throughout the Region. Design and administer programs and controls. Set policy and procedure in collaboration with identified stakeholders; serve as program advisor for sterile / medical instrument processing for new facilities, remodels, and shifts in procedure requiring use of medical instrumentation.
• Direct and develop the quality of sterile / medical instrument processing services by creating and organizing policies, procedures and quality standards and provide continuing Quality Assurance to ensure consistency in practice and application. Develop training for sterile / medical instrument processing and conduct audits on a regular basis.
• Investigate and research needs of the customer base throughout the Region and provide appropriate service levels. Develop, direct, and assure sterile / medical instrument processing services which remain fluid and able to respond quickly to a changing environment. Problem solve systems and operations issues.
• Develop and implement policies, procedures and guidelines to maximize the effective use of personnel. Ensure an effective level of cooperation with Union business agents, shop stewards and employees; analyze and adjust personnel policies to assure maximum internal / external harmony. Evaluate and revise staffing requirements as necessary.

Basic Qualifications :

Experience

Education

License, Certification, Registration

Additional Requirements :

Preferred Qualifications :

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