Assistant Manager, Sterile Processing

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Job Summary

Under minimal supervision, supports the management of the clinical, personnel and financial operations of the Sterile Processing Department in compliance with the policies and procedures set forth by Denver Health. Collaborates with physicians/surgeons, anesthesiology, nurse managers, healthcare providers and administrative directors to establish, implement and maintain sterile processing services to the Operating Room and 86 Denver Health Departments. In collaboration with the Manager, will schedule staff, assign and review work and ensure all orientation and training standards are met. Manage initiatives for job redesign and process improvements. Directs day-to-day activities of the staff and oversees the departmental reporting systems. Supports manager with development of standard operating procedures for the department.

Essential Functions:

• In partnership with the manager, oversee SPD operations with timely and accurate results.
  *Confirm and preserve all staff certifications, competencies and requirements
  *Ensure locations are in compliance with all regulations and requirements
  *Work with customers to ensure all needs are met
  *Perform and demonstrate all aspects of Sterile Processing as needed
  *Collaborate with customers to build technique, efficiency and flow
  *Identify opportunities for improvement
  *Review best practices and benchmarking
  
  (60%)
• Actively Participate as a Perioperative Services Leader Team Member
  *Model Standards of Behavior and Strategic Plan
  *Use Lean Management Tools and look for ways to improve patient experience
  *Participate in Leadership classes
  *Actively participate in decision making, problem resolution, and process improvement (40%)

Education:

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Bachelor's Degree preferred

Work Experience:

• If Bachelors degree, three to five years supervisory experience in a healthcare setting required
• If no Bachelors degree, 7 years of supervisory experience in a healthcare setting required

Licenses:

• CSPT - Certified Sterile Processing Tech (CBSPD - Certification Board for Sterile Processing & Distribution) required OR
• HSPA - Technician (Healthcare Sterile Processing Certification) required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of sterilization techniques, processing, wrapping and instrumentation
• Knowledge of instrumentation and capital asset management
• Knowledge of regulatory standards and compliance requirements
• Ability to generate and analyze quality improvement reports
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively with other internal and external team members to ensure timelines and quality are met
• Ability to problem solve, manage competing priorities, and resolve issues
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

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Benefits

• Outstanding benefits including up to 27 paid days off per year, immediate retirement plan employer contribution up to 9.5%, and generous medical plans

• Free RTD EcoPass (public transportation)

• On-site employee fitness center and wellness classes

• Childcare discount programs & exclusive perks on large brands, travel, and more

• Tuition reimbursement & assistance

• Education & development opportunities including career pathways and coaching

• Professional clinical advancement program & shared governance

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer+ free student loan coaching and assistance navigating the PSLF program

• National Health Service Corps (NHCS) and Colorado Health Service Corps (CHSC) eligible employer

Our Values

• Respect

• Belonging

• Accountability

• Transparency

All job applicants for safety-sensitive positions must pass a pre-employment drug test, once a conditional offer of employment has been made.

Denver Health is an integrated, high-quality academic health care system considered a model for the nation that includes a Level I Trauma Center, a 555-bed acute care medical center, Denver's 911 emergency medical response system, 10 family health centers, 19 school-based health centers, Rocky Mountain Poison & Drug Safety, a Public Health Institute, an HMO and The Denver Health Foundation.

As Colorado's primary, and essential, safety-net institution, Denver Health is a mission-driven organization that has provided billions in uncompensated care for the uninsured. Denver Health is viewed as an Anchor Institution for the community, focusing on hiring and purchasing locally as applicable, serving as a pillar for community needs, and caring for more than 185,000 individuals and 67,000 children a year.

Located near downtown Denver, Denver Health is just minutes away from many of the cultural and recreational activities Denver has to offer.

We strongly support diversity in the workforce and Denver Health is an equal opportunity employer (EOE).

Denver Health values the unique ideas, talents and contributions reflective of the needs of our community. For more about our commitment to diversity visit: https://www.denverhealth.org/for-professionals/careers/diversity-and-inclusion

Applicants will be considered until the position is filled.