What are the responsibilities and job description for the OR Sterile Processing Manager position at Wake Forest Baptist Health?
Management opportunity in Sterile Processing for an experienced and qualified candidate.
JOB SUMMARY:
Provides 24/7 strategic leadership, direction, support, accountability, and management of the OR Sterile Processing Department (OR SPD) including decontamination processes and sterile processing in compliance with applicable regulatory standards. Reviews and evaluates department performance reports, usage reports and other fiscal documents for adherence to hospital goals and directives. Also responsible for quality and functional excellence and assists the Perioperative leadership in accomplishing strategic and operational objectives.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
- Graduation from an accredited College with Bachelor's degree and three years' experience in a hospital or other equivalent patient care setting required.
- Master's degree with one-year of progressive leadership experience as a clinical educator or quality process expert with focused experience in sterile processing preferred.
- Expert knowledge in sterilization and high-level disinfection processes.
- Demonstrates experience in managing instrument inventory and management.
- Experience with developing strong team environment and a role model for training and teaching in the clinical setting.
CERTIFICATION:
Sterile Processing certification required within one year of hire.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Supervises OR SPD technicians and OR SPD staff to achieve established operational performance and quality goals. Manages all collection, decontamination, assembly, sterilization, high-level disinfection, distribution and inventory management of equipment, supplies, and sets managed by OR SPD.
- Presents applicable and relevant sterile processing information and data to senior leadership, physicians, clinicians, and staff in timely and efficient manner. Proactively works with OR personnel including surgeons, Clinical Coordinators and OR administration to improve processes and workflow related to OR SPD.
- Recommends and manages modifications to established policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance, safety, environmental and infection prevention standards as applicable to OR SPD.
- Analyzes inventory reports and surplus inventory lists to determine the need for improvement in control methods, and directs the initiation of corrective measures to restore satisfactory inventory balance and investment. Provides proactive recommendations to tray configuration changes and changes to instrumentation inventory levels.
- Utilizes instrument tracking system to effectively manage the flow of work within the department, evaluate employees, and track inventory data.
- Ensures optimal sterile processing performance through quality control and quality assurance of all OR SPD activities and equipment. Assures departmental standards of operation and policies are in compliance with regulatory and professional agencies, including but not limited to CMS, TJC, AAMI, AORN and APIC. Recommends equipment changes, upgrades and additions to meet manufacturer's instructions for use (IFU) for all items processed.
- Maintains continued education and proficiency in the field of Sterile Processing operations and equipment through education, literature and seminars. Serves as a technical expert regarding product reprocessing, decontamination, and sterilization for the Medical Center. Demonstrates correct department processes and procedures to staff.
- Develops a comprehensive departmental orientation for new staff. Routinely coordinates training and competency validation for all staff. Ensures staff work is performed within prescribed technical and safety standards. Provides or coordinates instructions and in-service on new products, procedures and equipment to maintain patient and staff safety. Ensures staff attends technical and mandatory training/education.
- Schedules staff and work to ensure cases have instrumentation when needed. Monitors and adheres to labor and expense budgets. Maintains reports in appropriate cycles for department performance and staff attendance.
- Provides on-going and effective communication with physicians, hospital/clinic department management, staff and vendor representatives. Represents OR SPD department by attending appropriate department meetings.
- Protects self, co-workers and facility by following approved policies and procedure to prevent the spread of bloodborne and/or airborne diseases(s).
- Assists Perioperative Leadership in major project initiatives and makes decisions on behalf of the department in support of such initiatives.
SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS
- Possesses excellent oral and written communication skills
- Strong decision making skills, ability to analyze and solve problems
- Develops and maintains interpersonal relationships as required in the surgical services environment
- Extensive knowledge regarding instrumentation/processing/sterilization and case carts
- Basic knowledge of surgical procedures and the instruments necessary for high volume procedures
- Ability to plan and organize a substantial workload
- Skill in coaching, counseling and developing the functional and supervisory skills of others
- Ability to cope well under emergency and stressful conditions.
- Ability to converse and interact with various health care professionals
- Strong analytical and budgeting skills
- A proven (and documented) track record of success in the field of Sterile Processing
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Clean, well-lit, comfortable climate Occasional pressure due to multiple calls and inquiries Works with confidential information Subject to stressful conditions Handles absentee replacement on short notice Moderate noise environment Handles emergency or crisis situations Subject to many interruptions Occasionally subject to irregular hours
