Mgr, Sterile Processing Operations

Overview

Manages, recruits and onboards the sterile processing team leaders and technicians in their technical duties in decontamination, high-level disinfection (HLD), sterilization, and reprocessing of instrumentation used in patient care throughout the organization. Monitors and evaluates the quality of processes ensuring their alignment with current industry and regulatory standards, using evidenced based practice, manufacturer instructions for use (IFU), and hospital-specific procedures and guidelines. Monitors and evaluates staff productivity, errors, and contribution to positive team culture. Utilizes the electronic instrument tracking system to ensure department output is in line with organizational strategic goals, reviewing metrics with all staff. Supervises and collaborates with the department leadership and education coordinator to promote quality onboarding of new team members, and ongoing educational opportunities. Establishes and maintains professional multidisciplinary relationships with department customers throughout the enterprise.

At Children’s Mercy, we are committed to ensuring that everyone feels welcomed within our walls. A successful candidate for this position will join us as we strive to create a workplace that reflects the community we serve, as well as our core values of kindness, curiosity, inclusion, team and integrity.

Additionally, it’s important to us that we remain transparent with all potential job candidates. Because we value the safety of the patients and families we serve, as well as the Children’s Mercy staff, we want to let you know that the seasonal influenza vaccine is a condition of employment for all employees in our organization. New employees must be willing to be vaccinated if found non-immune to measles, mumps, rubella (MMR) and chicken pox (varicella) and/or without evidence of tetanus, diphtheria, acellular pertussis (Tdap) vaccination since 2005. If you are selected for this position, you will be asked to supply your immunization records as proof of vaccination. If you and have any concerns about receiving these vaccines, medical and/or religious exemptions can be further discussed with Human Resources.

Responsibilities

• Provides leadership for sterile processing staff promoting successful accomplishment of division and organizational goals.
• Responsible for department business operations, quality outcomes, and regulatory compliance.
• Assists in the application of new knowledge and innovation to advance improvements at the department and organizational level.
• Attends education programs, department meetings, and assigned committees.
• Assists Perioperative Leadership in fiscal management of the sterile processing department.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree Business or Healthcare and 1-2 years experience Previous management experience in Sterile Processing, healthcare, or related roles. or
• Bachelor's Degree Business or Healthcare and 3-5 years experience Previous management experience in Sterile Processing, healthcare, or related roles. or
• HS diploma or equivalent and 5-7 years experience Previous management experience in Sterile Processing, healthcare, or related roles.
• Certified Instrument Specialist
• Certified Healthcare Leader
• Employees must obtain Certified Healthcare Leader or equivalent within 365 days
• Certified Central Service Technician (CRCST) Required Upon Hire
• Certified Instrument Specialist (CIS) Required Upon Hire
• Certified Healthcare Leader (CHL) Required 1 Year

Benefits at Children's Mercy

The benefits plans at Children’s Mercy are one of many reasons we are recognized as one of the best places to work in Kansas City. Our plans are designed to meet the changing needs of our employees and their families.

Starting Pay

Our pay ranges are market competitive. The pay range for this job begins at $38.47/hr, but your offer will be determined based on your education and experience.

Remote Work/Work from Home

This position is not eligible to work remotely, which means that the person hired will be required to work onsite at one of our Children’s Mercy locations and may not work from home.

EEO Employer/Disabled/Vet

Children’s Mercy hires individuals based on their job skills, expertise and ability to maintain professional relationships with fellow employees, patients, parents and visitors. A personal interview, formal education and training, previous work experience, references and a criminal background investigation are all factors used to select the best candidates. The hospital does not discriminate against prospective or current employees based on the race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, creed, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, ancestry or veteran status. A drug screen will be performed upon hire. Children’s Mercy is smoke and tobacco free.

CM is committed to creating a workforce that supports the diverse backgrounds of our patients and families. We know that our greatest strengths come from the people who make up our team, so we hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds, not just because it’s the right thing to do, but because it makes our hospital stronger and our patient care more compassionate.

If you share our values and our enthusiasm for service, you will find a home at CM. In recruiting for our team, we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring, including education, ideas, culture, and beliefs.

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