Manager Central Sterile Processing

About the job Manager Central Sterile Processing

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The Johns Hopkins Hospital is a world-renowned leader in patient care, serving the greater Baltimore community and patients from all across the globe. Our friendly and knowledgeable staff teams provide support throughout our many specialty departments and centers, from primary visits to emergency care.

What Awaits You?

• Career growth and development
• Tuition Assistance
• Diverse and collaborative working environment
• Affordable and comprehensive benefits package

General Summary:

• Responsible for managing all processes associated with cleaning, assembly and sterilization of surgical instrumentation, as well as some storage and transport of specific instrumentation, surgical sets and patient care equipment. Assumes responsibilities for maintaining adequate inventory of instruments and equipment, and knowledge and skill in the use of instruments and equipment. Reviews preventive maintenance (PM) contracts and maintains PM schedules for Sterile Processing (SP) equipment to ensure it meets the needs of the organization. Provides case picking education and training for all SP staff. Arranges for the transportation of borrowed instruments and equipment across multiple JHM entities, including JHM clinics, and ensures collaborative communication for all parties involved in the process. Supervises staff members and plans, organizes, implements, and evaluates certification and other educational programs. Aids in the recruitment and retention of qualified CSP staff at all locations. Will lead in creating and maintaining a development pathway for SP students. In collaboration with JHHS oversight entities (e.g. HEIC, Regulatory) and department educator, develops new training programs to meet organizational as well as departmental needs as determined by needs assessment, regulatory requirements, and other pertinent measures. Develops measurement tools to monitor and report quality and productivity within department, on a regular basis. Follows all regulations of AAMI, AORN, and other regulatory agencies. Maintains compliance with The Joint Commission Standards and other regulatory agencies as appropriate. Participates in regulatory and accreditation surveys.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Minimum requirement: Associateâs degree in sterile processing or related clinical activity (nursing, surgical technician, etc.). Bachelorâs degree preferred.
• Requires a minimum of eight (8) years professional experience in sterile processing with college degree. Requires a minimum of 14 years professional experience in sterile processing or closely related field (e.g. surgical technician) without college degree. A minimum of 3 yearsâ supervisory experience with a track record of progression is preferred.
• Must have multiple current certifications from CBSPD (Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution) or Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA) or IAHCSMM (International Association of Healthcare Central Service Materials Management): CHL or CSPM, and CRCST or CBSPD and CER/CRCST or CFER/CBSPD.
• Certified Healthcare Leader (CHL) or equivalent within 12 months of hire is required.

JHM prioritizes the health and well-being of every employee. Come be healthy at Hopkins!

Diversity and Inclusion are Johns Hopkins Medicine Core Values. We are committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment, where we embrace and celebrate our differences, where all employees feel valued, contribute to our mission of serving the community, and engage in equitable healthcare delivery and workforce practices.

Johns Hopkins Health System and its affiliates are drug-free workplace employers.

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633978-J6
M-715
JHHS