Location: Binghamton,NY, USA
Position Summary:
The Manager of Sterile Processing is responsible for all leadership functions for the Sterile Processing Department related to technology, people, processes, standard work, quality, service, and finance.
Education, License & Cert:
Registered nurse (currently licensed by the Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing), Surgical Technician or Certified Sterile Processing Tech. Must be certified in central sterile processing services or obtain within 1 year of employment.
Experience:
3 years demonstrated abilities in leadership and functioning as part of the Sterile Processing Department and/or Operating Room Team.
Essential Functions:
* Collaborates with departmental leadership, as well as surgical services leadership to facilitate daily operations.
* Oversees department orientation, education, and competencies by guiding Sterile Processing Educator.
* Serves as a professional role model for staff and students by maintaining knowledge and expertise in clinical areas.
* Completes Human Resource function, including annual evaluation and compliance with disciplinary process.
* Completes, oversees, and adheres to budget processes.
* Promotes a healthy working environment through effective communication conflict resolution and staff empowerment.
* Demonstrates effective time management, flexibility, prioritization, and recognizes the need for professional and self-growth. Maintains a collaborative relationship with other units and entities.
* Participates in Operational Excellence processes to improve efficacy and efficiency of care and service.
* Creates, maintains, and ensures compliance with policies, procedures, and standard work to provide safe patient care.
* Utilizes conceptual framework and theory as a basis for sterile processing and high-level disinfection practice based on manufacturer's instructions for use, AAMI standards, OSHA standards, AORN standards, and other pertinent regulatory bodies.
Other Duties:
1. Demonstrates willingness to accept non-routine work assignments as appropriate.
2. Travel to other entities is sometimes required.
3. It is understood that this description in not intended to be all-inclusive and that other duties may be assigned as necessary in the performance of this position.
Pay range min $39.94/hr max $64.24/hr
Rev: 1-2-2024