MUHA MA91 - Manager, Central Sterile Processing

Entity/Organization: MUHA (Medical University Hospital Authority/Medical Center)Hours per week: 40Scheduled Work Hours/Shift: Day/8:00A-4:30PFair Labor Standards Act Status: SalariedJob Summary/Purpose : The Manager, Central Sterile Processing reports to the Director, Central Sterile Processing. Under limited supervision, the Manager is responsible for providing daily oversight of the operations for the Sterile Processing Services Department (SPD) to include all facets of sterile processing and perioperative supply chain functions in support of labor and delivery and several outpatient and ambulatory settings. This role is responsive to the needs of the end user and SPD staff. This position abides by and maintains quality measures that are established by the department. This role identifies and brings forward opportunities to improve quality control systems, build and maintain a cohesive team, mentor staff, and ensure technical competency across all staff positions. The Manager adheres to the budget and partners with stakeholders at all locations to ensure customer and patient satisfaction while upholding the quality standards of a high performing organization.Minimum Training and Education:An associate’s degree from an accredited college/university and a minimum of 5 years of SPD experience with at least 3 years of demonstrated management experience required; Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Nursing, Business or Health Care Administration preferred. Fundamentals of cleaning and packaging sterile supplies and instruments, steam sterilization, quality assurance, infection control, isolation techniques, and safe practices in sterile processing within applicable federal, state and other regulatory agencies required. Extensive knowledge of all surgical instrumentation and equipment, processing and sterilization techniques and standards, supplies, microbiology, soaps and detergents required. Must be proficient in the development and implementation of policies and procedures, have experience in staff development, personnel management, critical thinking and budgetary principles. Proficiency with MS Office required.Certification in sterile processing as a Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST), Certified Instrument Specialist (CIS) required, Certified Healthcare Leader (CHL) required or must be obtained within 6 months in position. If a Registered Nurse, current licensure as a registered nurse by the South Carolina Board of Nursing or a compact state is required. If a Certified Surgical Technologist, must hold the credential administered by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting, (formerly LCC-ST).Ability to work in a fast-paced, high pressure health care environment required. Excellent interpersonal skills required. Detail oriented required. Travel may be required. Holiday work and emergency management/disaster team work required.Required Licensure, Certifications, Registrations: Certification in sterile processing as a Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST), Certified Instrument Specialist (CIS) required, Certified Healthcare Leader (CHL) required or must be obtained within 6 months in position. If a Registered Nurse, current licensure as a registered nurse by the South Carolina Board of Nursing or a compact state is required. If a Certified Surgical Technologist, must hold the credential administered by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting, (formerly LCC-ST).Additional Duties and Responsibilities:Physical Requirements:NOTE: The following descriptions are applicable to this section: 1) Continuous – 6-8 hours per shift; 2) Frequent – 2-6 hours per shift; 3) Infrequent – 0-2 hours per shiftAbility to perform job functions while standing. (Continuous) Ability to perform job functions while sitting. (Continuous) Ability to perform job functions while walking. (Continuous) Ability to climb stairs. (Infrequent) Ability to work indoors. (Continuous) Ability to work outside in temperature extremes. (Infrequent) Ability to work from elevated areas. (Frequent) Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces. (Frequent) Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions. (Infrequent) Ability to bend at the waist. (Continuous) Ability to twist at the waist. (Frequent) Ability to squat and perform job functions. (Frequent) Ability to perform “pinching” operations. (Frequent) Ability to perform gross motor activities with fingers and hands. (Continuous) Ability to perform firm grasping with fingers and hands. (Continuous) Ability to perform fine manipulation with fingers and hands. (Continuous) Ability to reach overhead. (Frequent) Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders. (Continuous) Ability to fully use both legs. (Continuous) Ability to use lower extremities for balance and coordination. (Frequent) Ability to reach in all directions. (Continuous) Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs. unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to lift/lower objects 50 lbs. from/to floor from/to 36 inches unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to lift and carry 25 lbs. unassisted (Continuous) Ability to lift/lower objects 25 lbs from/to floor from/to 36” unassisted. (Continuous) Ability to exert up to 100 lbs. of force. (Continuous) Examples include: To transfer a 100 lb. patient that cannot assist in the transfer requires 50 lbs. of force. For every 100 additional pounds, assistance will be required from another healthcare worker. 20 lbs. of force is needed to push a 400 lb. patient in a wheelchair on carpet. 25 lbs. of force is required to push a stretcher with a patient with one hand. Ability to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected, in one eye or with both eyes. (Continuous) Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand or at a distance. (Continuous) Ability to match or discriminate between colors. (Continuous) Ability to determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception. (Continuous) Good peripheral vision capabilities. (Continuous) Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction. (Continuous) Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements. (Continuous) May be exposed to fumes, chemicals, cold environments, warm environments, noise, blood/body fluids, and infectious diseases (Continuous)