At Bon Secours Mercy Health, we are dedicated to continually improving health care quality, safety and cost effectiveness. Our hospitals, care sites and clinicians are recognized for clinical and operational excellence. **Primary Function/General Purpose of Position** The Manager, Sterile Process will direct the management activities of the Central Sterile department. They will maintain a consistent high standard of providing surgical instrumentation and equipment to all using units. The Manager will serve as a professional role model, mentor and technical instrument and equipment resource and/or educator for Central Sterile Processing and other members of the health care team. They will also maintain in-house turn center processing and or offsite case cart assemble and sterile processing, if applicable. The Manager will act in accordance with sterility per the Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation (AAMI), The Joint Commission (JCAHO), Center for Disease Control (CDC), and state standards of practice. **Essential Job Functions** + Assures that the standards of operation of the department are in compliance with the standards set by regulatory agencies (e.g., State Department of Health, The Joint Commission (JCAHO), DEQ (Department of Environmental Quality), etc.). Facilitates departmental compliance with federal regulatory bodies and exceeds requirements of accrediting organizations. + Manages and facilitates functions and staff related to surgical purchasing and sterile processing, if needed. + Provides orientation to all new personnel and required training to all staff on a ongoing basis. Ensures that continuous quality improvement in all activities. Develops and implements departmental performance improvement activities. + Ensures customer service by meeting legitimate expectations of all customers within the availability of resources. + Submits and monitors the departmental budget. Demonstrates a cost -conscious attitude in managing resources and/or activities within the department and organizational budget. Identifies the need for change and process improvements related to cost, quality and service. + Communicates pertinent information to staff that may affect daily operations of the department. + Establishes internal inventory levels and maintains levels in accordance with set standards utilizing a tracking system. Manages established quality assurance programs for supply replenishment and sterile processes, case carts, patient equipment, and stock requisitioning process. Evaluates, inspects, orders, inventories and repairs all surgical instrumentation/ sterilization equipment utilizing the instrument tracking system. + Maintains continued education in the field of sterile processing. + Plans, checks, assigns, and reviews the sterilization processes by means of biological, chemical, and mechanical indicators. Maintains records and reports when appropriately. + Participates in implementing major strategic efforts by influencing and championing projects, allocating resources through the utilization of project managerial skills. + Manages daily staffing assignments, monthly responsibility summary, employee counseling, and performance reviews. + Evaluates policies and procedures at departmental level. Revises as necessary for compatibility with current technology. + Works with surgical coordinators and other members of the health care team to evaluate, modify and implement changes to surgical procedural trays and changes to the case carts, if applicable. + May be assigned to various hospital committees and to help other departments with various instrument or equipment needs. This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation. **Licensing/Certification** One of the following is required: Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST), Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA) (required) or Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician (CSPDT), Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD) (required) Certified Instrument Specialist (CIS), Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA) (preferred) Certified Endoscope Reprocessor (CER), Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA) (preferred) Certified Healthcare Leader (CHL), HSPA (Required within 1 year of hire) **Education** High School Diploma or GED (required) Associates or Bachelors, Business, Nursing, or relevant field (preferred) **Work Experience** 3 years’ experience (required) 5 years' experience (preferred) **Training** EPIC (preferred) **Language** None **Patient Population** Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit. Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development of the life span and possesses the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interprets the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his or her age, specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in departmental policies and procedures.​ Not applicable to this position **Working Conditions** Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur. May be exposed to high noise levels and bright lights. May be exposed to limited hazardous substances or body fluids.* May be exposed to human blood and other potentially infectious materials.* May be exposed to adverse weather conditions; cold, hot, dust, wind, etc. May have periods of constant interruptions. Required to car travel to off-site locations, occasionally in adverse weather conditions. Prolonged periods of working alone. Other: Push/Pull over 100 lbs. _* Individuals in this position are required to exercise universal precautions, use personal protective equipment and devices, and learn the policies concerning infection control._ **Physical Requirements** **Physical Demands** Frequency 0% 1-33% 34-66% 67-100% Lifting/ Carrying (0-50 lbs.) x Lifting/ Carrying (50-100 lbs.) x Push/ Pull (0-50 lbs.) x Push/ Pull (50-100 lbs.) x Stoop, Kneel x Crawling x Climbing x Balance x Bending x **Work Position** Frequency 0% 1-33% 34-66% 67-100% Sitting x Walking x Standing **Additional Physical Requirements/Hazards** **Physical Requirements** Manual dexterity (eye/hand coordination) Perform shift work Hear alarms/telephone/audio recordings Reach above shoulder Repetitive arm/hand movements Finger Dexterity Color Vision Acuity – far Acuity – near **Hazards -** _Select if a potential hazard for this job._ Depth perception Use of Latex products Exposure to toxic/caustic/chemicals/detergents Exposure to moving mechanical parts Exposure to dust/fumes Exposure to potential electrical shock Exposure to high pitched noises Gaseous risk exposure **Skills** Ability to Follow Instructions Able to Work Independently Able to work under pressure Anatomy Anticipate Needs Aseptic Techniques Attention to details Business Acumen Communication Communication with multi-levels Computer skills Critical Thinking Decision making Financial Management HIPAA Infection Control Interview skills Knowledge of AAMI Recommendations leadership skills Move with a sense of urgency Performance evaluations Possess Surgical Conscience Preceptor Professionalism Self-Directed Stakeholder Relationship Management Sterile processing workflow Takes Direction Teamwork Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work with: Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans Prescription drug coverage Flexible spending accounts Life insurance w/AD&D Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible Paid time off Educational Assistance And much more *Benefits offerings vary according to employment status All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. 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