What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Sterile Processing position at Cleveland Clinic?
Sterile Processing Director
Join Cleveland Clinic’s Main Campus where research and surgery are advanced, technology is leading-edge, patient care is world-class, and caregivers are family. Cleveland Clinic is recognized as one of the top hospitals in the country. You will work alongside passionate and dedicated caregivers, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.
In this role you will Advise/support all aspects of Reprocessing departments under their leadership, to include Surgical Processing departments (CS/SPD) as well as High Level Disinfection. You will be accountable for budgeting, regulatory compliance, employee engagement, and related business operations to include revenues, inventory (instrument, scope) management and continuous improvement.
A caregiver in this position works days, 7:00am—4:30pm. Must be flexible with working hours to address issues and potentially attend meetings outside of these specific working hours.
A caregiver who excels in this role will:
Collaborate with surgical leadership to develop annual departmental strategic and operational plans.
Assist in preparing annual budgets, reviewing staffing requirements and cost-effective programs for all services in areas of responsibility.
Assure departmental quality standards are achieved and demonstrate accountability for improving services within the department.
Provide measurements and feedback on improvement of systems and services to management and other internal customers.
Work collaboratively with other team members to determine best practices and institute across the Enterprise.
Supervise and mentors the management team that monitors and supervises the day-to-day operations of each local site.
Assure compliance with all regulatory and accrediting agencies, safety programs and customer service programs.
Oversee the interface between sterile processing, surgery, and materials and other departments within and outside the organization to ensure that supplies and instruments are available as needed to all areas.
Plan to ensure that any supplies or instrumentation not routinely available within the department are obtained and ready prior to scheduled surgery cases.
Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:
Bachelor's degree in Science, Nursing, Business, Logistics, or another similar area OR 10 years of SPD management level experience in a large hospital may substitute for Bachelor’s Degree requirement
5 years successful leadership experience in sterile processing and/or materials management areas.
Sterile Processing Distribution certification by IAHCSMM/HSPA or CBSPD required within 2 years following completion of new hire period.
Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:
Master’s degree.
Current sterile processing certification strongly preferred.
Progressive leadership experience to include at least two years at the manager level.
Advanced knowledge of AAMI standards
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Personal Protective Equipment:
Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.
Pay Range
Minimum hourly: $36.80
Maximum hourly: $56.13
The pay range displayed on this job posting reflects the anticipated range for new hires. While the pay range is displayed as an hourly rate, Cleveland Clinic recruiters will clarify whether the compensation is hourly or salary. A successful candidate's actual compensation will be determined after taking factors into consideration such as the candidate's work history, experience, skill set, and education. This is not inclusive of the value of Cleveland Clinic's benefits package, which includes among other benefits, healthcare/dental/vision and retirement.
Salary : $1,000 - $1,000,000
