Manager, Sterile Processing

Why ThedaCare? Living A Life Inspired! Our new vision at ThedaCare is bold, ambitious, and ignited by a shared passion to provide outstanding care. We are inspired to reinvent health care by becoming a proactive partner in health, enriching the lives of all and creating value in everything we do. Each of us are called to take action in delivering higher standards of care, lower costs and a healthier future for our patients, our families, our communities and our world. At ThedaCare, our team members are empowered to be the catalyst of change through our values of compassion, excellence, leadership, innovation, and agility. A career means much more than excellent compensation and benefits. Our team members are supported by continued opportunities for learning and development, accessible and transparent leadership, and a commitment to work/life balance. If you’re interested in joining a health care system that is changing the face of care and well-being in our community, we encourage you to explore a future with ThedaCare. Benefits, with a whole-person approach to wellness – Lifestyle Engagement e.g. health coaches, relaxation rooms, health focused apps (Wonder, Ripple), mental health support Access & Affordability e.g. minimal or zero copays, team member cost sharing premiums, daycare About ThedaCare! Summary : The Manager, Sterile Processing coordinates and manages the services, procedures, and activities in the sterile processing department. Is accountable for oversight of the administrative, fiscal, and daily operations to ensure all clinical and technical activities meet regulatory compliance standards. Job Description: KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES: 1. Effectively manages team members in a manner consistent with ThedaCare policies and values. Ensures the recruitment and retention of competent team members to meet the needs of the business operations of the department. 2. Is accountable for daily activities and work processes that result in quality outcomes. 3. Oversees and ensures accuracy of time and attendance and payroll practices. 4. Ensures optimal sterile processing performance through quality controls established within the department and set forth by national accrediting bodies. 5. Is responsible for the ongoing maintenance of instruments and instrument sets including maintaining the sterilizer log parameters, sterilizer testing, and maintaining the equipment tray procedure books. 6. Oversees and ensures the decontamination, reassembly, and sterilization of instruments and instrument trays to meet regulatory standards. 7. In collaboration with the infection prevention department, ensures training, auditing, and compliance with the high level disinfection practices as established by The Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation (AAMI). 8. Works closely with the biomedical department to manage the instrument and equipment repair process. 9. Works closely with the materials and supply chain department for inventory management. 10. Works collaboratively with offsite clinics to ensure proper handling, decontamination, reprocessing, and distribution of instruments and equipment. QUALIFICATIONS: • Bachelor’s degree in a healthcare related field • Five years of progressive responsibility in a healthcare setting • Three years of leadership experience to include leading teams and/or projects • Central Sterile Processing certification (CBSPD or IAHCSMM) must be achieved within one year of hire PHYSICAL DEMANDS: • Ability to move freely (standing, stooping, walking, bending, pushing, and pulling) and lift up to a maximum of twenty-five (25) pounds without assistance • Job classification is exposed to blood borne pathogens (blood or bodily fluids) while performing job duties WORK ENVIRONMENT: • Climate controlled department setting with daily movement throughout the facility • Interaction with department members and other healthcare providers Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Scheduled FTE: 1 Location: ThedaCare Regional Medical Center - Appleton - Appleton,Wisconsin Overtime Exempt: Yes