Regional Manager Central Sterile

Job Title : Regional Manager Central Sterile

Work Type : Full time

Department : Sterile Processing Division

Job SummaryThe Northeast Regional Manager is responsible for management of the Northeast Region which includes Luzerne, Lackawanna, and Wyoming Counties; routine travel to each assigned site is required. Job Duties Responsible for defining and leading the strategy for Business Intelligence (BI) and Process Engineering (PE) to support the Central Sterile Supply and Surgical Suite inventory activities for various hubs of Geisinger. This includes a focus on transformation, visibility and audit-ability of Central Sterile Supply processes. Responsible for the recruitment, hiring, training, mentoring and supervision of all Central Sterile Supply team members. Furnishes planning, consultation and advisory services on system development to user departments. Oversees major projects related to improvement and technology enabled systems integration and process optimization. Responsible for analyzing, developing, organizing and directing system resources to effectively manage the clinical utilization of supplies and equipment across the Health System with an emphasis on patient safety, product quality and cost effectiveness. Proactively identifies and manages risk-related issues. Helps coordinate all non-patient involved product and equipment recalls for the System. Helps coordinate the selection of replacement products for back-order situations with Supply Chain. Manages assigned personnel and daily operational related activity in the Operating Room, Perioperative and In / Out Surgical units (Surgical Suite). Works in partnership with the Surgical Suite Director, Operations Managers, Materials Management Staff and Operating Room Team Leaders. Responsible for central sterile processing associates, material management, case cart preparation, scheduling, budget, financial management, operational analysis and reporting.

Assists in the planning, directing and coordinating of activities relative to the procurement, processing, inventory management, receiving, storage and distribution of supplies to support effective patient care.

Performs supervisory, administrative and training functions as they relate to the sterile processing and inventory staff.

Utilizes on-line purchasing requests, maintains database files and produces required reports from the OR and Supply Chain inventory systems.

Manages the coordination of the annual year-end inventory processes within the Operating Room.

Effectively adjusts work routine while maintaining standards and quality.

Acts in partnership with Supply Chain and Finance to ensure efficient and effective supply chain management that meets the needs of the Surgical Suite.

Develops and maintains advanced knowledge of Supply Chain operations and systems technical and functional capabilities.

Investigates and proposes new technology and approaches that will ensure every resource allocated and every dollar invested meets or exceeds the previous years business objectives on a continuous basis.

Provides subject matter expertise for Surgical Suite and Supply Chain functional areas and defines overall strategic direction relating to system process and standards Develops, implements, and maintains Surgical Suite inventory processes, work flows and analysis, business systems evaluation and design.

Facilitates the development of appropriate BI and PE policies and procedures required to support and sustain Central Sterile Supply and surgical suite inventory business operations.

Utilizes continuing education opportunities to improve BI and PE techniques.

Develops departmental and project budgets, timelines, schedules and assignments.

Coordinates all projects to ensure tasks are performed accurately and timelines are achieved.

Reports project progress to management.

Prepares annual budgets and provides budget update reports to Administrative Director as needed.

Oversees the maintenance of shared inventory databases.

Performs HR functions including, but not limited to : job descriptions, performance evaluations, recruitment, selection, hiring, promoting and disciplining as required.

Develops key performance indicators, provides real-time metrics and aligns operational behavior with strategic objectives to help managers move from reactive to pro-active management.

Provides benchmarking analysis and reports supporting all CSS, surgical inventory and related processes (e.g. capital).

Work is typically performed in an office environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. Full benefits (health, dental and vision) starting on day one

Three medical plan choices, including an expanded network for out-of-area employees and dependents

Pre-tax savings plans with healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSA) and a health savings account (HSA) with employer contribution

Company-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage

Up to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year

MyHealth Rewards wellness program to improve your health while earning a financial incentive

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) : Access free legal guidance, mental health visits, work-life support, digital self-help tools and more

Voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, identity theft protection, universal life and pet and legal insurance

EducationAssociate's Degree-Healthcare Related Degree (Required), Bachelor's Degree-Healthcare Related Degree (Preferred)

ExperienceMinimum of 8 years-Managerial / Supervisory (Required), Minimum of 5 years-Related work experience (Required)

Everything we do is about caring for our patients, our members, our students, our Geisinger family and our communities. INNOVATION : We constantly seek new and better ways to care for our patients, our members, our community, and the nation. SAFETY : We provide a safe environment for our patients and members and the Geisinger family We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and domestic partners. Perhaps just as important, from senior management on down, we encourage an atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation and collegiality. Our patients, members and community come from a wide variety of backgrounds, and it takes a diverse workforce to make better health easier for all. We are proud to be an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.