Job Summary:

The Sterile Processing Program Manager is responsible for directing the regional sterile processing quality program. The quality program includes all state and federal regulation standards for all the perioperative, sterile processing, and scope reprocessing areas across the Northwest region. This position is responsible for AR&L for CME, AAAHC and JC standards and practices. This position serves as part of the Surgical Services Leadership Team and is responsible for assessing, designing, developing, administering and measuring technical and performance requirements/skills for all instrument processing across the region. Develops CSP support plan for all operating room (OR) internalization strategies. The position is also responsible for maintaining ongoing review and knowledge of new technologies and instrumentation selections that reduce costs improve quality of sterilization services or advance the quality of care to our members. This position will provide oversight on standards, practices, and education for all regional sterile processing departments and its members.

Essential Responsibilities:

+ Coordinates and facilitates the development and revision of Regional Sterile Processing policies and procedures for hospitals, ASCs and clinics to meet evidence based, clinical or technological changes for organizational needs. Liaison to infection Control department to ensure the standards for cleaning and processing instruments and equipment are met. In conjunction with Sterile Processing Admin team and site managers, generates recommendations for required space and technology applications. Consult on business strategies, service delivery planning and acquisitions that are or could be supported by Sterile Processing. Challenge practices and preferences of physicians, and OR managers that are out of compliance with clinical standards and agreements. Develop standardization plans for regional roll out including but not limited to: Regional tracking system, Immediate Use Sterilization, administrative practice, staff development/education and other common practices. Assist in overall development of the regional teams, both staff and administration.

+ Assists regional management team with analyzing priorities (e.g., educational needs) using a shared decision making model including Sterile Processing administration team, Infection Control, acute and ambulatory managers and appropriate front-line staff. Creates regional sterile processing program priorities. Develops regional standardized service delivery plan. Identifies gaps between performance standards and actual performance. Identifies work environment factors (both internal and external) that may impact performance, Identifies performance evaluation criteria/processes. Identifies educational and/or training strategies to impact performance.

+ Directs Standards of Practice based on industry standards and regulations outlined in Joint Commission, CMS, AAAHC and AAMI. Implementation of performance monitoring tools to evaluate and monitor quality assurance processes across all sites. Conduct regular facility on-site audits and tracers for regulatory compliance. Develops appropriate monitoring tools that will assess and document initial and ongoing maintenance of clinical practice. Promotes electronic solutions in SPM database. Directs the education for all sites on optimizing the SPM tools. Supports and assists managers and sterile process supervisors in developing standardized effective processes to implement these tools and serves as a clinical expert to the managers. Provides input on the assessment of initial competencies to managers and assists in the development of work plans to improve performance as needed. Provides regional coverage and support as needed.

+ In collaboration with managers and supervisors, implements clinical competency-based program/products to improve knowledge, skills and competencies needed by employees to meet organizational needs. Provide recommendations on innovative products that prove to bring efficiency and cost savings to the organization. Consults on curriculum and supporting processes to facilitate learning of employees, improve performance, support career development and meet organizational needs. Develop and assist with the implementation of programs to meet current business imperatives and ever-changing corporate climate. Performs other duties as requested.

Basic Qualifications:

Experience

+ Minimum three (3) years in a management or lead sterile processing position in acute and/or ambulatory setting.

+ Minimum five (5) years recent sterile processing experience in acute and/or ambulatory setting.

Education

+ Bachelors degree in related healthcare field OR four (4) years of experience in a directly related field.

+ High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) required.

License, Certification, Registration

+ Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution - Technician Certification

+ Sterile Processing Distribution Technician Certificate from International Association of Healthcare Central Service Material Management

Additional Requirements:

+ Knowledge of current regulations and requirements (AAMI, AORN, SGNA, OARS, etc).

+ Detailed and extensive experience in sterile processing in/around operating room environments (inpatient and ambulatory), outpatient clinic settings and endoscopic reprocessing.

+ Demonstrated experience in curriculum design, development and delivery.

+ Demonstrated experience in quality management principles.

+ Proficient in desktop publishing and audio-visual equipment and materials.

+ Demonstrated skills in presentations, clinical skills assessment methodology and project management.

+ Strong interpersonal skills, including ability effectively resolve conflict.

+ Demonstrated project management.

+ Demonstrated effective communicator both written and oral.

+ Proficient with automated systems.

+ Proven skills in teambuilding, group process, problem-solving and creativity.

+ Demonstrated effective leadership skills.

+ Demonstrated ability to conduct business in a complex, multi-departmental organizational structure, work with all levels of management.

Preferred Qualifications:

+ Minimum five (5) years in a management or lead sterile processing position in acute or ambulatory setting.

+ Minimum seven (7) years recent sterile processing experience in acute or ambulatory setting.

+ Advanced skills in state of the art audio visual and related instructional equipment.

+ Advanced computer skills in word processing, database management, spreadsheet, and desktop publishing.

+ Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

COMPANY: KAISER

TITLE: Sterile Processing Program Manager

LOCATION: Clackamas, Oregon

REQNUMBER: 1349896

External hires must pass a background check/drug screen. Qualified applicants with arrest and/or conviction records will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with Federal, state and local laws, including but not limited to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran, or disability status.