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General Information

Work Location: Los Angeles, USA
Onsite or Remote
Fully On-Site
Work Schedule
Monday to Friday 0700-1600.
Posted Date
11/26/2024
Salary Range: $112900 - 256900 Annually
Employment Type
2 - Staff: Career
Duration
INDEFINITE
Job #
20447

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

The Sterile Processing Director directs, plans and manages the operations and resources of the Sterile Processing Department (SPD). Ensures coordinated and timely delivery of reprocessed items. Serves as a liaison to maintain cooperative and collaborative working relationships with clinical stakeholders. Develops and maintains a system of internal reviews that ensure service programs operation in compliance with regulatory and accrediting organizations. In conjunction with Perioperative Services Director, manages the overall SPD budget including determining resource needs, allocation resources and ensuring proper utilization in productivity, efficiency and cost effectiveness of SPD operations.

 

 

Job Qualifications

Required

• Specialized/technical training Graduate of an accredited Sterile Processing or Surgical Technician program.

• Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST)

• 5+ years of experience in progressive leadership / management in development and sterile processing

• 7+ years of experience as an SPD tech in a clinical setting with specific knowledge of AAMI standards.

• Demonstrated knowledge of human resources management and staff development. Ability to manage staff, resolve conflicts and build teams.

• Demonstrated knowledge of fiscal management including budget development. Ability to negotiate service contracts and equipment purchases.

• Proven analytical and problem-solving skills to identify problems then determine and implement appropriate, effective solutions.

• Ability to implement process improvement strategies and quality initiatives.

• Strong written and verbal communications skills with the ability to present complex information to diverse audiences.

• Demonstrated ability to build effective working relationships with senior management and staff.

• Thorough knowledge of all aspects of sterile processing operations.

• Knowledge of procurement and supply chain management.

Preferred

• Bachelors or Master’s degree in business administration, Healthcare Administration or a related field 

• HSPA Certified Endoscope Reprocessor (CER), Certified Instrument Specialist (CIS), or Certified Healthcare Leader (CHL)



As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.