Manager of Sterile Processing

Do you want to join an organization that invests in you as a Manager of Sterile Processing? At Methodist Hospital Northeast, you come first. HCA Healthcare has committed up to $300 million in programs to support our incredible team members over the course of three years.

Methodist Hospital Northeast, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
  
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
  
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
  
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
  
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
  
• Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
  
• Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
  
• Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
  
• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
  
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
  
• Colleague recognition program
  
• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
  
• Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.
  

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You contribute to our success. Every role has an impact on our patients’ lives and you have the opportunity to make a difference. We are looking for a dedicated Manager of Sterile Processing like you to be a part of our team.

Oversees the daily operations of the department to include staffing, services, quality and finance. The Manager ensures that policies and procedures are in compliance with regulatory agencies.

Essential Job Functions:

1. Coordinates activities within the Sterile Processing Department (SPD) area. Ensures daily readiness f staff and department for JCAHO, AAMI, AORN, state/local agencies.

2. Prepares and maintains a departmental annual capital and operating budget. Communicate any variances to the VP of Operations.

3. Coordinates and promotes collaboration between physicians, nursing staff, department managers and department personnel to support new services and departmental operations.

4. Assures that personnel are appropriately oriented, trained and supervised to enhance the efficiency of operations. Yearly employee feedback and competency are completed on the employee’s birthday month.

5. Acts as a resource on matters related to sterilization, decontamination, and surgical instruments and equipment.

6. Evaluates and communicates recommendations to the VP of Operations regarding space, facilities, equipment, supplies and staffing levels.

Required Knowledge, Skill, Abilities and Other Job-Related Characteristics (KSAOs) Minimum Education and Experience:

Education: Graduate of an accredited program for nursing preferred; associate degree or baccalaureate program.

Experience: Minimum experience of two years in the OR and one year in a management position. Two years experience in sterile processing is preferred.

Minimum License and Certificates Required: None

Methodist Hospital Northeast is a 232 bed, full service hospital. We are home to the Joint Replacement Academy. We offer the latest treatment options for knee and hip pain. We house an impressive neurosurgical program. This program offers services from elective spine surgeries to advanced and comprehensive brain and spine care.

We are recognized by the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association as a Certified Primary Stroke Center. We handle patients with urgency. We are acknowledged by the American College of Cardiology as an Accredited Chest Pain Center with Primary PCIa. All complaints are handled crucially. We are identified by the American Nurses Credentialing Center for having a Pathway to Excellence Program. We dedicate resources to our employees. We have received the Mission: Lifeline® Bronze Receiving Quality Achievement Award. This is awarded for implementing specific quality improvements. These measures were outlined by the American Heart Association. The improvements impact the treatment of patients who suffer severe heart attacks. This was outlined by the Texas Award for Performance Excellence. We have been nationally recognized by Leapfrog’s Hospital Safety Grade A.

"Good people beget good people."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.

HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

We are a family 270,000 dedicated professionals! Our Talent Acquisition team is reviewing applications for our Manager of Sterile Processing opening. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews.