Central Sterilization and Reprocessing Assistant Manager (Days) - Capitol Hill/Seattle WA
Primary Location Seattle, WA
Worker Location Onsite
Job Number 1319955 Date posted 11/08/2024
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Description:
Manages staff and work activities of the Central Sterilization and Reprocessing (CSR) department, which serves the local Ambulatory Surgery Center and the outpatient medical centers in the surrounding region. Aligns work processes and staff priorities to support the accomplishment of established service agreements, department goals, regulatory obligations and financial, clinical and customer service objectives.
Job Summary:
Manages staff and work activities of the Central Sterilization and Reprocessing (CSR) department, which serves the local Ambulatory Surgery Center and the outpatient medical centers in the surrounding region. Aligns work processes and staff priorities to support the accomplishment of established service agreements, department goals, regulatory obligations and financial, clinical and customer service objectives.
Essential Responsibilities:
- Manages and leads staff within the CSR department. Recruits and hires staff certified or eligible for certification. Evaluates performance and provides skills development and education to support achievement of performance standards. Develops and monitors productivity expectations. Works with ASC manager re: change management and other key departmental activities to assure safe implementation. Consults with local managers regarding CSR work/roles in the clinical areas that the CSR department supports, e.g. Procedure Center, specialty and primary care clinics.
- Participates in development, assessment and improvement of systems for receiving, reprocessing, manufacturing, sterilizing, distributing and disposing of materials, instrumentation, medical devices and equipment, in accordance with organizational objectives.
- Assures that department meets or exceeds local/state/federal guidelines and regulatory requirements, e.g.OSHA, DOH, CDC, PSAPCA, ANSI/AAMI, AORN, FDA and the KFHPW Infection Control Committee. Develops, monitors and implements the departments quality assurance, safety, disaster, environmental and infection control programs. Remains active in professional organizations and networks with Central Services and peri-operative professionals to stay abreast of new technology, new procedures and performance benchmarking.
- Collaborates with multiple internal customer departments within the region to contribute to efficiency, financial success and customer service outcomes of the clinical areas. Aligns priorities to meet market goals, establishes clear service level agreements. Assesses, inventories and standardizes the purchase and use across patient areas. Maintains a repository of surplus instruments.
- Plans and prepares the annual capital and operating budgets for the department. Contributes to ROIs for new expenditures if required. Monitors budget performance monthly and makes adjustments to align with approved budgets.
Basic Qualifications:
Experience
- Minimum one (1) year of management or supervisory experience in a hospital or specialty based Central Services unit, performing instrumentation and equipment processing and case carts.
Education
- High School Diploma OR General Education Development (GED) required.
License, Certification, Registration
- Registered Central Service Technician Certificate
Additional Requirements:
- Knowledge of MS Word and Excel.
- Knowledge of the mechanics and regulations regarding sterilization and medical device and equipment processing and distribution.
- Infection Control principles and guidelines and requirements of regulatory agencies (e.g. OSHA, PSAPCA, DOH, JCAHO & CDC).
- Demonstrated ability to direct and lead others in multiple and diverse activities.
- Excellent organizational, resource utilization, people development and teamwork skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Budget development experience.
- Skilled at managing change, system design/redesign, project management and presentation.
- CS Management Certification.
Primary Location: Washington,Seattle,Capitol Hill Main Building
Additional Locations:
Washington Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Shift: Day Workdays: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri Working Hours Start: 07:00 AM Working Hours End: 04:00 PM Job Schedule: Full-time Job Type: Standard Worker Location: Onsite Employee Status: Regular Employee Group/Union Affiliation: NUE-WA-04|NUE|Non Union Employee Job Level: Team Leader/Supervisor Department: Central Campus Main - Sterile Processing - 1130 Pay Range: $71800 - $92840 / year Kaiser Permanente strives to offer a market competitive total rewards package and is committed to pay equity and transparency. The posted pay range is based on possible base salaries for the role and does not reflect the full value of our total rewards package. Actual base pay determined at offer will be based on labor market data and a candidate's years of relevant work experience, education, certifications, skills, and geographic location. Travel: No On-site: Work location is on-site (KP designated office, medical office building or hospital). Worker location must align with Kaiser Permanente's Authorized States policy. At Kaiser Permanente, equity, inclusion and diversity are inextricably linked to our mission, and we aim to make it a part of everything we do. We know that having a diverse and inclusive workforce makes Kaiser Permanente a better place to receive health care, a more supportive partner in our communities we serve, and a more fulfilling place to work. Working at Kaiser Permanente means that you agree to and abide by our commitment to equity and our expectation that we all work together to create an inclusive work environment focused on a sense of belonging and wellbeing.
Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, parental status, ancestry, disability, gender identity, veteran status, genetic information, other distinguishing characteristics of diversity and inclusion, or any other protected status. Submit Interest
Washington Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Shift: Day Workdays: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri Working Hours Start: 07:00 AM Working Hours End: 04:00 PM Job Schedule: Full-time Job Type: Standard Worker Location: Onsite Employee Status: Regular Employee Group/Union Affiliation: NUE-WA-04|NUE|Non Union Employee Job Level: Team Leader/Supervisor Department: Central Campus Main - Sterile Processing - 1130 Pay Range: $71800 - $92840 / year Kaiser Permanente strives to offer a market competitive total rewards package and is committed to pay equity and transparency. The posted pay range is based on possible base salaries for the role and does not reflect the full value of our total rewards package. Actual base pay determined at offer will be based on labor market data and a candidate's years of relevant work experience, education, certifications, skills, and geographic location. Travel: No On-site: Work location is on-site (KP designated office, medical office building or hospital). Worker location must align with Kaiser Permanente's Authorized States policy. At Kaiser Permanente, equity, inclusion and diversity are inextricably linked to our mission, and we aim to make it a part of everything we do. We know that having a diverse and inclusive workforce makes Kaiser Permanente a better place to receive health care, a more supportive partner in our communities we serve, and a more fulfilling place to work. Working at Kaiser Permanente means that you agree to and abide by our commitment to equity and our expectation that we all work together to create an inclusive work environment focused on a sense of belonging and wellbeing.
Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, parental status, ancestry, disability, gender identity, veteran status, genetic information, other distinguishing characteristics of diversity and inclusion, or any other protected status. Submit Interest
