What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manager, Sterile Processing position at Adventist Health?
Central to all that California has to offer, Adventist Health Bakersfield has been providing an extraordinary team of world-class physicians, top-notch medical technology, caring professionals and award-winning quality since 1910. We are comprised of a 254-bed acute care hospital and 20 primary and specialty care medical offices. As one of America's fastest growing cities, Bakersfield offers affordable housing on the West Coast, beautiful weather, high-quality education and it is just a few hours away from Yosemite and Sequoia National Parks, the Central California Coast and Southern California's great sports, theaters, concerts and amusement parks.
Job Summary:
Manages the Sterile Processing Department which provides services for Perioperative Services as well as the entire facility. Is responsible for the day-to-day management of the supply procurement, inventory management and patient billing activities for the Perioperative arena. Assures adequate supplies are on hand at all times, as well as other related functions. Supervises, assigns and evaluates the activities of Operating Room personnel performing material control and patient billing functions. Supervises and directs the activities of various levels of assigned personnel using both professional and supervisory discretion and independent judgment.
Job Requirements:
Education and Work Experience:
- Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent combination of education/related experience: Required
- Master's Degree: Preferred
- Five years' technical experience: Preferred
- One year's leadership experience: Preferred
Licenses/Certifications:
- Sterile Processing Technician certification: Required
- Certified Board Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD) or Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST): Required
Essential Functions:
- Coordinates preparation of budgetary recommendations of assigned hospital programs and activities. Develops and implements policies, procedures and maintains quality assurance initiatives as required by external review agencies to ensure that established standards are maintained.
- Monitors and coordinates all activities related to the production and distribution of case carts. Plans, directs and coordinates activities involved in the acquisition, decontamination, storage, assembly, cleaning and sterilization of medical surgical and related supplies, materials, and equipment utilized in the care and treatment of patients and the operation of Sterile Processing.
- Manages various personnel actions including, but not limited to hiring, performance appraisals, promotions, transfers and vacation schedules.
- Interacts regularly with Operating Room staff, advising physicians, nurses and other personnel regarding products, supplies, equipment, services, instrumentation and other issues necessary to perform designated patient care medical and surgical procedures.
- Establishes and maintains on-going in-service education program in the department.
- Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
Organizational Requirements:
Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations, including, but not limited to, measles, mumps, flu (based on the seasonal availability of the flu vaccine typically during October-March each year), COVID-19 vaccine (required in CA, HI and OR) etc., as a condition of employment, and annually thereafter. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.
