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We are hiring a Director of Sterile Processing at Virtua Our Lady of Lourdes hospital located in Camden, NJ. We are looking for:

• 5 years of CSS/SPD experience with a few being in a leadership capacity
• CSS experience working at a trauma and/or tertiary hospital is preferred
• Associates degree highly preferred
• Must be certified (state mandated) through HSPA
• Endoscope reprocessing experience and CE preferred
• health care leader certifications preferred

The position:

• will cover both CSS and Equipment Depot
• Is salaried Monday through Friday with flexibility to cover/support the team in off-hours and weekends/holidays
• Is eligible for our Annual Incentive Compensation Plan (AICP)

Summary:

Plans, organizes and directs the functions and operations of Central Sterile Supply and Equipment Depot (if applicable), and the procedures/processes of sterile processing performed in all areas of the hospital.  Develops and implements policies and procedures to comply with JCAHO, State regulations and hospital policy.  Responsible for overall management and coordination of the service to include capital improvements and quality of services. Acts as a role model for staff and others, promoting a climate for effective performance, while allocating resources to support the system mission, vision and values.  Manages expenditures and budget variances and communicates results and mitigation plans.

Position Responsibilities:

Directs overall operations of both the Central Sterile Supply Department and Equipment Depot (if applicable) ensuring regulatory compliance and quality initiatives. 

Responsible for employee management including orientation and training, staff retention, staff development, employee engagement, coaching and counseling, and disciplinary issues. Ensures staff compliance with hospital policies. Plans, directs and is accountable for all areas of staffing to meet objectives in relation to productivity expectations.  Makes necessary adjustment to meet goals.   Is additionally able to function in all capacities in CSS when necessary.

Demonstrates effective and appropriate communication to staff via regular staff meetings and other mechanisms to discuss departmental, division and system issues, information and initiatives.

Directs and manages overall quality of Central Sterile Supply Department and Equipment Depot. Responsible to drive unit/system metrics and achieve annual Goals and Objectives. Maintains survey and regulatory readiness. Utilizes technology to monitor performance, efficiency and quality, and the department as a whole.

Develops and ensures implementation of policies, procedures and competencies. Formulates and/or revises departmental procedures, evaluates current products and researches new products and equipment and makes recommendations based on quality and efficiency. 

Actively manages expenditures and budget and accounts for variances. Forecasts future revenue and expenses. Optimizes quality outcomes with revenue and reimbursement.

Maintains overall responsibility for internal (on-site) and external (off-site) customer satisfaction and develops strategies to address customer concerns and improve overall ratings/scores.

Position Qualifications Required / Experience Required:

5 years of CSS healthcare or surgical services experience.

3 years supervisory experience preferred.

Competent in management and leadership ability and have strong communication skills.

Required Education:

Associates Degree preferred.

Training/Certifications/Licensure:

Must be certified through a national sterile processing program.

Actively participates in a professional organization (preferred).

Annual Salary: $84,496 - $131,368 The actual salary/rate will vary based on applicant’s experience as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.

This position is eligible to participate in one of Virtua’s annual incentive compensation plan (AICP). The amount is subject to the terms and conditions of the plan document. Virtua offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including, but not limited to: medical/prescription, dental and vision insurance; health and dependent care flexible spending accounts; 403(b) (401(k) subject to collective bargaining agreement); paid time off, paid sick leave as provided under state and local paid sick leave laws, short-term disability and optional long-term disability, colleague and dependent life insurance and supplemental life and AD&D insurance; tuition assistance, and an employee assistance program that includes free counseling sessions. Eligibility for benefits is governed by the applicable plan documents and policies.

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