Sterile Processing Manager

Sterile Processing Director

This position assists the CSPD Director in planning, organizing, managing and directing the activities over four Sterile Processing Units located in KPV, DCH, CHH2, and MPV GI Endoscopy. In addition, this position is responsible for monitoring and maintaining compliance in sterilization and / or high level disinfection standards of practice for the entire organization.

This position establishes and maintains effective relationships with the Perioperative leadership team, surgical staff, physicians, administration, other departments and external agencies to identify expectations, determine targets, design or modify processes, and monitor and evaluate the results leading to additional improvement.

Function / Duties of Position

Human Resources Management

• Collaborates with the CSPD leadership team and Human Resources in the recruitment and retention of staff.
• Oversees, coordinates, and collaborates with department Educator in staff training and ensure maintenance of competency to ensure adequate skill levels within the department.
• Manages human resources according to the hospital policies and procedures, labor laws, and collective bargaining contract.
• Works closely with the CSPD leadership team in ensuring the correct contract interpretation, timely completion of staff performance appraisals, instituting progressive discipline appropriately, and responding to grievances.
• Collaborates with the CSPD leadership team in resolving work related issues such as attendance, performance, interpersonal conflicts, schedules, work loads, and personal concerns related to work.
• Works closely with the CSPD leadership team in the completion of all mandatory education requirements, continuing education in-services, certification requirements, regulatory requirements, and other activities within established timelines.
• Serves as a professional role model and mentor to staff by responding positively to change while supporting the organization and / or department throughout the change process.
• Maintains personal and professional growth and contributes to the professional development of staff.

Supports the System

Fiscal Management

Required Qualifications

Job Related Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (Competencies) :

Preferred Qualifications

Additional Details

This position will supervise the activities and responsibilities of the CSPD Dayshift staff. Flexibility in working hours that may extend more than 8 hours a day or 40 hours a week as needed.

Benefits :

All are welcome

Oregon Health & Science University values a diverse and culturally competent workforce. We are proud of our commitment to being an equal opportunity, affirmative action organization that does not discriminate against applicants on the basis of any protected class status, including disability status and protected veteran status. Individuals with diverse backgrounds and those who promote diversity and a culture of inclusion are encouraged to apply. To request reasonable accommodation contact the Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Department at 503-494-5148 or aaeo@ohsu.edu.