SPD Business Manager

Summary

Manages the daily operations of Sterile Processing workflows, staffing and staff performance to optimize productivity and eliminate defects. Leads staff in a continuous improvement culture through Lean management principles, methods, and tools with leader standard work for best in class standards of quality and productivity. Participates in collaborative real-time root cause analysis and corrective action planning as defects occur. Serves as the liaison with surgical services leadership, surgical teams, and physicians to maintain high levels of quality, accuracy, and timeliness of sterile products needed to support patient care. Collaboratively ensures the sterilization processes adhere to standards of practice established by OSHA, FDA, AORN, DNV, and AAMI. Assumes the role of instrumentation expert in all areas of surgical services.

Requirements

Education: High School Diploma or equivalent required. Associates Degree required (experience may be substituted); Bachelors in business or health related field preferred.

Experience: A minimum of 5 years of experience in Sterile Processing or medical field required. 3 years of management or supervisory experience preferred.

Certifications: HSPA CRCST or CBSPD certification required.