What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Central Sterile, Berkshire Medical Center, Shift: Days, 40hrs. position at Berkshire Medical Center?
Job Summary
The BHS System-Level Director of Central Sterile Processing, under the Direction of the BMC Senior Director for Perioperative Services, will provide strategic oversight and centralization of policy and procedure for all Central Sterile Processing (CSP) department locations across Berkshire Health Systems. This role, through collaboration with all perioperative and ancillary stakeholders, is responsible for ensuring the highest standards of sterilization, decontamination, and infection control are maintained. This position will collaborate with all BHS departments and provider offices utilizing CSP services to ensure safe and efficient processing and logistics for all instrumentation that must be terminally sterilized or receive high level disinfection. This position will help to develop and manage the CSP budget at the local and system level leveraging system resources to be a good steward of the system’s resources.
Experience
- Two years of progressive leadership in central sterile processing or related healthcare operations.
- Experience with CSP leadership in a multi-site healthcare system. One year of experience preparing for CMS or Joint Commission survey preferred.
Education
Bachelor's degree in Business or related healthcare field required.License & Certifications
- CRCST from IAHCSMM or CBSPD required.
- Certified Healthcare Leader (CHL) within 6 months of hire.
Additional Requirements
- In-depth knowledge of sterile processing standards, infection control practices and regulatory requirements.
- Proven ability to manage budgets, lead teams and drive quality improvement initiatives.
Schedule
- Monday -Friday
- 7am -3:30 pm
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
