System Wide Sterilization Manager

• This position will have system oversight to Janesville and Rockford hospitals.
• This position will oversee system educators.
• Certification is required and 3-5 years of experience is required.

Experience a rewarding and fulfilling career with Mercyhealth. Mercyhealth is committed to offering our partners a best place to work. Our unique workplace Culture of Excellence is built upon:

• Employee engagement, empowerment and growth
• Teamwork toward our common goal - providing exceptional health care services with a passion for making lives better
• An atmosphere of caring and quality that cascades throughout the organization

The Sterile Processing Manager is responsible for the effective management of the high volume day-to-day operations required for the transporting, cleaning, inspection, assembling, maintenance, proper sterilization, distribution, and storage of sterile surgical instruments and equipment required for the care, diagnosis and treatment of patients. The Manager facilitates the safe and effective care of instrumentation, ensuring that the sterile processing environment is safe, that equipment functions properly, and that the quality issues are addressed in a timely manner. Encourages the promotion of professional development and assures financial viability of the department/organization. Provides leadership, management, supervisory proficiency with excellent quality outcomes and ensures recommended standards and regulatory requirements are upheld.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for directing the equipment/supplies and interdepartmental coordination.
• Holds the oversight for the sterilization department leadership.
• Acts as a liaison between the staff, physicians, nursing and administration.
• Responsible for assisting in the development, implementation and administration of patient care services in order to achieve fiscal year business plans.
• Manages financial resources and capital allocation, works to meet established quality and productivity standards, and develops solutions and action plans to address any cost/productivity/quality, infection control issues.
• Manages variety of reports, analyses and summaries as requested by the Director.
• Responsible for interviewing, hiring and performance reviews on direct reports; completes corrective actions, as needed.
• Maintains adequate departmental staffing schedules and prioritizes instrument needs for the OR schedule.
• Coaches and counsels staff in a timely manner. Completes annual performance appraisals.
• Works with internal and external customers to provide quality sterile instrumentation for all patients in a timely manner.
• Ensures quality and infection control indicators are met ensuring a safe, quality product.
• Collaborates with the OR personnel; Manager, Team Leaders and other interdepartmental representatives to ensure proper protocols are being adhered to and issues are handled in a timely manner.
• Supports the mission, vision and values of Mercyhealth System.

Culture of Excellence Behavior Expectations

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following behavior expectations:

Quality - Follows policies and procedures; adapts to and manages changes in the environment; Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness giving attention to details; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Manages time and prioritizes effectively to achieve organizational goals.

Service - Responds promptly to requests for service and assistance; Follows the Mercyhealth Critical Moments of service; Meets commitments; Abides by MH confidentiality and security agreement; Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; and effectively communicates information to partners; Thinks system wide regarding processes and functions.

Partnering - Shows commitment to the Mission of Mercyhealth and Culture of Excellence through all words and actions; Exhibits objectivity and openness to other's views; Demonstrates a high level of participation and engagement in day-to-day work; Gives and welcomes feedback; Generates suggestions for improving work: Embraces teamwork, supports and encourages positive change while giving value to individuals.

Cost - Conserves organization resources; Understands fiscal responsibility; Works within approved budget; Develops and implements cost saving measures; contributes to profits and revenue.

Education and Experience

3-5 years experience in progressive leadership.
Sterile Processing Technician or Surgical Technician.
Knowledge of surgical instruments/principles and Infection Control practices.
Leadership/Management Courses preferred.
Has worked with technical equipment and learns quickly.
Listens and communicates effectively.
Knowledge of basic OR and SPD procedures and techniques, budgeting and finance

Certification and Licensure

Current Certification in Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD) and/or International Association of Healthcare Central Services Material Management (IAHCSMM)

Skills and Abilities
Proficient in Word, EXCEL, PowerPoint and Publisher, and instrument tracking systems

Special Physical Demands

The Special Physical Demands are considered Essential Job Functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.

Level of Supervision

Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems; employee adherence to annual education and certification requirements

Supervises

Directly supervises SPD partners. Supervisory responsibilities are conducted in accordance with directives of management, the organization's policies, and applicable laws.

Mercyhealth offers a generous total rewards package to eligible employees including, but not limited to:

* Comprehensive Benefits Package: Mercyhealth offers a retirement plan with competitive matching contribution, comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance options, life and disability coverage, access to flexible spending plans, and a variety of other discounted voluntary benefit options.

* Competitive Compensation: Mercyhealth offers market competitive rates of pay and participates in various shift differential and special pay incentive programs.

* Paid Time Off: Mercyhealth offers a generous paid time off plan, which increases with milestone anniversaries, to allow employees the opportunity for a great work-life balance.

* Career Advancement: Mercyhealth offers a number of educational assistance programs and career ladders to support employees in their educational journey and advancement within Mercyhealth.

* Employee Wellbeing: Mercyhealth has a focus on wellbeing for employees across the organization and offers a number of tools and resources, such as an employer-sponsored health risk assessment and a Wellbeing mobile application, to assist employees on their wellbeing journey.

* Additional Benefits: Mercyhealth employees have access to our internal and external employee assistance programs, employee-only discount packages, paid parental and caregiver leaves, on-demand pay, special payment programs for patient services, and financial education to help with retirement planning.