Manager, Sterile Processing at Emory Healthcare

Decatur, Georgia, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

28 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

30 Oct, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Surgical Technician, Sterile Processing Technician, Management, Leadership, Communication Skills, Team Building, Inventory Control, Budget Management, Quality Improvement, Technical Skills, Regulatory Standards, Sterilization Process, Decontamination Process, Microsoft Instrument Computer Tracking, Employee Training, Performance Evaluation

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Overview Be inspired. Be rewarded. Belong. At Emory Healthcare. At Emory Healthcare we fuel your professional journey with better benefits, valuable resources, ongoing mentorship and leadership programs for all types of jobs, and a supportive environment that enables you to reach new heights in your career and be what you want to be. We provide: Comprehensive health benefits that start day 1 Student Loan Repayment Assistance & Reimbursement Programs Family-focused benefits Wellness incentives Ongoing mentorship, development, and leadership programs and more Description JOB DESCRIPTION:Manages the activities of Sterile Processing and Distribution Departments to ensure quality service. Oversees daily operations and direct services to provide quality and timely delivery of all surgical instruments for cases scheduled. Delegates work assignments to personnel when needed. Assists employees with daily operations of the SPM Microsoft Instrument Computer Tracking system for Distribution and Prep/Pack Assembly. Directs and monitors preparation and maintenance of related charts and records. Seeks opportunities to maximize cost savings. Organizes all areas of SPD work proficiently. Promotes and maintains effective interdepartmental relations with medical and nursing staff. Organizes inventory control and ordering supplies. Acts as purchasing agent for Surgical Services. Organizes time, supplies, and equipment efficiently and effectively. Collaborates with the Operating Room to provide quality care and supplies for patient care. Manages departmental staff within established budget to facilitate effective services as follows: Interviews, selects, trains, and supervises departmental staff. Evaluates performance, making recommendations for personnel actions and motivation of employees to achieve superior performance. Oversees time and attendance coordination for assigned staff, including monitoring overtime and productivity. Assists in budget development and monitors departmental budget. Ensures appropriate provision and utilization of departmental resources. Actively participates in setting, monitoring and achieving goals for the department. Promotes and facilitates continuous quality improvement activities and teams. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Graduate of an Accredited Professional School of Nursing RN preferred. Five years experience as a surgical tech or SPD tech required. At least 1 year of management or leadership experience required. Surgical Technician or Sterile Processing Technician certification required. If RN, must have a valid, active license or temporary permit approved by the Georgia Licensing Board. Knowledge of regulatory standards, sterilization decontamination process and standards, and SPM Microsoft instrument computer tracking preferred. Must have exceptional communication skills and able to build team environment to support surgical services. Must be surgically oriented, technically skilled. Additional Details Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law. Emory Healthcare is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. Please contact Emory Healthcare’s Human Resources at careers@emoryhealthcare.org. Please note that one week's advance notice is preferred.

Responsibilities

Manages the activities of Sterile Processing and Distribution Departments to ensure quality service and oversees daily operations for timely delivery of surgical instruments. Collaborates with the Operating Room and manages departmental staff within established budget to facilitate effective services.