High Level Disinfection (HLD) Manager

The Manager of Sterile Processing is responsible for all day-to-day operations, regulatory requirements, and quality management of the VCUHS Central Sterile Processing Department, which serves in-house units and off-site facilities. In addition, they will oversee regulatory requirements for system sites for Sterile Processing Departments (SPD).

The Manager is responsible for directing the Central Sterile Processing department by following system and departmental policy and procedures. The Manager is accountable for department personnel management, assuring high standards of instruments, equipment, and supplies processing, utilizing Infection Control guidelines and JCAHO. The Manager implements all operational workflows, standards, policies, and procedures related to the decontamination, inspection, sterilization, procurement, storage, organization, and distribution of surgical inventory within the Central Sterile Processing Department. The Manager works closely with the Operating Room personnel to improve processes and practices to reduce risk factors and ensure quality patient outcomes.

Job Description

Essential Job Statements

• Implements all operational workflows, standards, policies, and procedures related to the decontamination, inspection, sterilization, procurement, storage, organization, and distribution of surgical inventory within the Central Sterile Processing Department.
• Assures that the standards of operation of the department are following the standards set by regulatory agencies, such as the State Department of Health, JCAHO, DEQ and others.
• Provides guidance and assistance to staff with technical problems when necessary. Instruct Central Sterile employees in new techniques. Continually works to upgrade skills of all Central Sterile staff.
• Oversees the interface between sterile processing, surgery, and materials as well as other departments within and outside the organization to ensure that instruments are available as needed to all areas.
• Demonstrate personal ownership and accountability for safety in the department an entire organization role model daily use of the safe behavior expectations for error prevention (BEEP) as personal work habits.
• Support reporting of events and near misses. Facilitate timely evaluation of safety events involving your department or staff and implement planned corrective actions.
• Responsible for helping with accurately managing and preparing the annual budget relating to Central Sterile Processing.
• Evaluate and advise on the impact of long-range planning of new programs/strategies and regulatory action as those items impact the VCUHS
• Resolve non-routine and complex escalated operational matters and provides innovative solutions and follow-up accordingly.
• Partner with system leaders, to drive operational initiatives to shape VCUHS culture by ensuring operational designs, structures, and systems are in place that foster an environment of learning, innovation, and agility. 

Patient Population

Not applicable to this position.

Employment Qualifications

Required Education:

Associate degree or high school or 7 years of experience

Combination of education and experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.

Preferred Education:

Bachelor’s Degree

Licensure/Certification Required:

Certification as CRCST or above through HSPA

OR certification as CSPDT or above through CBSPD

Licensure/Certification Preferred:

Certification as CRCST or above through HSPA

OR certification as CSPDT or above through CBSPD

AND

Certification as CHL through HSPA

OR certification as CSPM through CBSPD

Minimum Qualifications

Years and Type of Required Experience

Three (3) years of management or supervisory experience within sterile processing

Other Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

Job requires standing for prolonged periods, frequently bending/stooping, reaching (overhead, extensive, and repetitive);

Repetitive motion: computer keyboard

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Vision insurance

Shift:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift

Work Location: In person