Manager I, Sterile Processing - Travel

Position Summary

Are you currently leading your team but want to take the next step in management? Maybe you are already in management but want to continue with a company that offers more career growth? If so, we'd love to discuss you joining our industry-leading team as a Sterile Processing Manager.

This is a multi-faceted leadership role, handling everything from scrubbing in to meeting with senior leaders.

We are looking for smart, effective leaders who are willing to learn. Some of our most successful employees in this role have previous experience with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, process improvement, or sterile processing.

Duties

• Supervise and coordinate the SPD team in day to day operations, lead training efforts, and ensure proper policy implementation
• Interview and hire new employees, and coach existing employees to meet company objectives and Customer requirements
• Assist Sterile Processing Technicians with instrument processing as needed

• Communicate and foster relationships with all levels of hospital staff and STERIS leadership
• Deliver Key Performance Indicators (KPI's) and review quality metrics with Customers

• Ensure proper processes are followed by all Sterile Processing team members for compliance with industry standards and regulations
• Partner with the Continuous Improvement team to streamline processes and create an effective and efficient work environment

• 6+ years of Sterile Processing Department experience required
• 3 years in an SPD supervisory/leader position.

• Must have good working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications; instrument tracking systems and employee management systems.
• Must be capable of learning additional software as required.

• Active certification in sterile processing/central sterile via CBSPD or IAHCSMM required.If not certified at point of hire, it must be obtained within 12 months of hire.
• Additional certification for SPD Management/Leadership is preferred.
• If assigned to travel, must maintain valid driver's license, vehicle insurance and be available to operate a vehicle as needed to meet travel requirements
• Must be able to be compliant with hospital/customer credentialing requirements

• Extensive medical instrument knowledge.
• Knowledge of sterilization and processing equipment.
• Knowledge of healthcare logistics and supply chain management.
• Extensive knowledge of Sterile Processing, Operating Room and Material Management functions.
• Must meet with contracted and potential clients, develop and consult on presentations relating to the department's functions. Must possess the ability to teach central processing certification courses.

• Ability to manage the day-to-day operations of multiple healthcare central sterile/sterile processing departments; ability to work in a fast-paced, constantly changing environment on a daily basis.

Physical Demands

• Must be able to be compliant with hospital/customer credentialing requirements"
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Education Degree

• 6+ years of Sterile Processing Department experience required
• 3 years in an SPD supervisory/leader position.

=== Company description

The STERIS Vision is inspired by our Customers' efforts to create a healthier and safer world, and guided by our legacy of leadership and innovation; we strive to be a Great Company. To STERIS, this means we will make a difference by providing world-class product and service solutions for our Customers, safe and rewarding work for our People, and superior returns for our Shareholders.