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Amentum

Director Sterile Processing - Full Time Days/LGH & VBH

Amentum, Lynchburg, VA


Job Description

Responsible for the Sterile Processing operations at Lynchburg General Hospital and Virginia Baptist Hospital. Manages the departmental budget, direct reports including supervisors and managers. Responsible for departmental regulatory compliance using AAMI, AORN, and IAHCSMM Standards.

Responsibilities

Facilitates, coordinates and delegates the processing and delivery of sterile instruments and equipment

Serves as Centra's SME on committees or task forces in support of DR / BC

Maintains departmental policies keeping them current with Standards, practice and processes

Consistently follows the National Standards and Recommended Practice for Sterilization, and for the acquisition, development, and utilization of resources (human and material) needed to fulfill those responsibilities

Works cooperatively with administrators, physicians, staff, other managers and all customers of the Centra Healthcare System

Develops and implements strategies to provide the highest level of quality, safety and service within the organization

Deliver services, which consistently meet and exceed the expectations of their customers

Required to effectively manage budgets and inventory which includes instrumentation, equipment and supplies

Cultivates positive relationships with Leadership staff and Vendors within the Centra organization

Collaborates with Infection Prevention, Nursing Leadership and Physician Leadership teams

Provides strategies, leadership and guidance to recruiting team and leaders in the department

Focuses on staff and team engagement

Promotes a capable staff that provides services to maintain and continuously improve productivity and seek opportunities to decrease costs

May perform other duties as assigned or requested and job specification can be modified or updated at any time

Qualifications

Required Education: Bachelors Degree in Healthcare Management or a related field

Preferred Education: Masters Degree in Healthcare Management or related field

Required Experience: Minimum of five (5) years of Sterile Processing experience. Proficient in MS Office, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Demonstrated knowledge of Project Management, Six Sigma, Organizational Behavior, and Change Management

Preferred Experience: Minimum of two (2) years of sterile processing management experience

Required Certifications and Licensures: IAHCSMM CRCST Certification within one (1) year of hire

Preferred Certifications and Licensures: CIS, CHL Certification. Six Sigma Black Belt Certification