Sterile Processing Manager - Lexington Medical Center : Job Details

Sterile ProcessingFull TimeDay Shift7a-6p (8 hours with flex)

Consistently named best hospital, Lexington Medical Center dedicates itself to providing quality health services that meet the needs of its communities. Ranked #1 in the Columbia metro area by U.S. News & World Report, Lexington Medical Center is the only hospital named one of the Best Places to Work in South Carolinaand the first hospital in the state to achieve Magnet with Distinction status for excellence in nursing care.

The 607-bed teaching hospital anchors a health care network that includes six community medical centers and employs more than 8,700 health care professionals. The network includes a cardiovascular program recognized by the American College of Cardiology as South Carolinas first HeartCARE CenterTMand an accredited Cancer Center of Excellence affiliated with MUSC Hollings Cancer Center for research and education. The network also features an occupational health center, the largest skilled nursing facility in the Carolinas, an Alzheimers care center and nearly 80 physician practices. Its postgraduate medical education programs include family medicine and transitional year.

Supervise the operation of the Sterile Processing Department and ensure sterilization processes meet all Federal, State, and local regulatory/advisory agency requirements. Uses root cause analysis to problem solve and identify process issues following up to assure problem resolution has occurred. Develop, implement and facilitate procedures to ensure the availability of supplies and equipment for the Operating Room inventory and the case cart system. Acts as resource for affiliate and satellite facilities in instrument selection, processing, and helps to standardize sterilization processes at office locations. Promotes staff education, certification, and the development of safe sterilization practices under the guides of the national certifying agencies.

Minimum Education: Associate's DegreeMinimum Years of Experience: 3 Years of experience in aseptic techniques and sterilization processes;

2 Years of progressive leadership experience with managing staff and department operations.Substitutable Education & Experience (Optional): None.Required Certifications/Licensure: Sterile Processing certification (or must be able to obtain Sterile Processing certification within the first 12 months upon accepting the job role)Required Training: Demonstrated knowledge of infection control practices, Operating Room procedures, and materials/supply handling;

Thorough knowledge of supplies, instruments and equipment used in Operating Room, Labor and Delivery, Emergency Room, Critical Care and specialty units;

Experience with automated case cart processes and electronic instrument systems;

Computer skills which include, but are not limited to, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint).

• Coordinates, establishes and defines the standards of personnel engaged in all phases of sterile processing.
• Ensures institutional sterilization processes meet regulatory agency requirements.
• Prepares and supervises operational and capital budget for the Sterile Processing department and reports monthly on significant budget deviations.
• Makes recommendations for streamlining processes and eliminating non-value added tasks in the department.
• Oversees the overall functionality of the Sterile Processing department and Operating Room supply chain.
• Develops, implements and facilitates procedures to ensure supply and equipment availability for the Operating Room.
• Supervises and coordinates the case cart processes and procedures.
• Prepares reports regarding department activities related to the processing and distribution of sterile supplies. Ability to interact appropriately with senior management and outside vendors.
• Attends and participates in Risk Management, Product Evaluation, OR Operations meetings and other committee meetings as required in regard to matters involving Sterile Processing and Operating Room supply chain.
• Coordinates the continuing education of the Sterile Processing staff to ensure that all required training is received.
• Functions as a system administrator for instrument tracking system. Knowledgeable in the use of software for supply ordering.

• Acts as a liaison and advisor to departments/office practices on matters related to sterile processing and instrument selection and storage.
• Periodically tours departments/office practices to ensure thorough understanding of their needs and expectations as requested.
• Attends conventions, seminars and other meetings to further professional knowledge and skills. Maintains membership in job related professional organizations.
• Provides resources for staff who seek certification. Takes responsibility for determining learning needs and seeks opportunities for self and staff.
• Ensures equipment is properly maintained, tested and calibrated.
• Develops and maintains departmental productivity and quality indicators.
• Demonstrates good organizational skills, prioritizing work and system requirements.
• Communicates tactfully, clearly and concisely both orally and in writing with all customers.
• Develops and maintains good communication between Sterile Processing, Operating Room and other departmental customers.
• Stays abreast of recommended standards and best practices, anticipating and making recommendations for process change.
• Acts as a liaison to the Infection Control Committee and Disaster Preparedness Committee representing Perioperative Services.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

We are committed to offering quality, cost-effective benefits choices for our employees and their families:

• Day ONE medical, dental and life insurance benefits
• Health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
• Employees are eligible for enrollment into the 403(b) match plan day one. LHI matches dollar for dollar up to 6%.
• Employer paid life insurance equal to 1x salary
• Employee may elect supplemental life insurance with low cost premiums up to 3x salary
• Adoption assistance
• LHI provides its full-time employees employer paid short-term disability and long-term disability coverage after 90 days of eligible employment
• Tuition reimbursement
• Student loan forgiveness

Equal Opportunity EmployerIt is the policy of LMC to provide equal opportunity of employment for all individuals, and to remain compliant with applicable state and federal laws and regulations. LMC strives to provide a discrimination-free environment, and to recruit, select, on-board, and employ all employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including but not limited to, lactation. LMC endeavors to upgrade and promote employees from within the hospital where possible and consistent with the employees desires and abilities and the hospitals needs.