POSITION TYPE: RN or Surgical Tech

SPECIALTY UNIT: Sterile Processing

LOCATION: Asheville, NC

SHIFT: Days, No Weekends

JOB TYPE: Full-Time Permanent

Position Summary:

The Director of Sterile Processing reporting directly to the VP of Perioperative Services will assist in the operations of the department by exerting a leadership role in carrying out the Mission, Goals, and Objectives of the Hospital.

Service

• Accurately identifies real/potential problems affecting the service and implements solutions with follow through and communication.
• Actively participates in service, departmental and hospital wide committees as assigned, providing ongoing communication to those one represents.
• Advances the patient experience agenda in sterile processing department. 

People

• Coach immediate subordinates providing feedback; constructive critique of work; facilitates individual development plan; and documents their job performance.
• Adheres to all Human Resource policies.
• Effectively communicates departmental, organization and industry information to staff.
• Facilitates evidence-based employee engagement practices.
• Effectively builds strong relationships and networks to deliver upon organizational and department goals.
• Participate in employee and patient rounding and identifies and mentor potential future leaders.

Quality

• Enforces standards of care and develops processes to measure and ensure consistent compliance.
• Develops, implements, and evaluates an ongoing sterile processing program which assures quality patient care consistent with the hospital mission.
• Monitors compliance with regulatory, accrediting and hospital policy for patient services, and environmental and personnel safety.
• Oversees a PI program that consistently monitors and evaluates critical aspects of care.
• Is responsible for department’s operational excellence; ensures department delivers quality services in accordance with applicable policies, procedures, and professional standards.
• Follows the Hospital Exposure Control Plans / Bloodborne and Airborne Pathogens

Finance

• Seeks new program strategies and/or program enhancements which would expand patient services.
• Develops, prioritizes and defends a capital equipment requests.
• Is responsible for the fiscal management of department; assures proper utilization of organization’s financial resources.

Growth

• Advances the growth agenda for sterile processing

Community

• Demonstrates a poised and confident demeanor that reassures others and commands respect within the organization and the community.
• Develops and builds strategic external networks.

Other Responsibilities:

• Promoting consistent positive patient interactions that advance the agenda of unparalleled patient service.
• Practicing and adhering to the “Code of Conduct” philosophy and “Mission and Value Statement”.
• Performing other duties as assigned.

Job Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Direct Deposit
• 401K
• Comprehensive Health, Dental, and Vision benefits
• Employee discount program
• Excellent room for growth and advancement

Requirements:

• Active RN license or CRCST or CSDPY within the State of practice.
• Bachelor's degree in nursing or Bachelors degree in business required. Master's degree MHA, MSN, MBA preferred.
• 2+ years of experience as CRCST
• 5+ years of experience progressive in a leadership role in sterile processing
• Knowledge of human resource management, program development, fiscal management skills, and familiarity with regulatory and accrediting agency standards preferred.