The CSPD Manager is responsible for managing files and records, ensuring proper functionality and cleanliness of sterilizers, and ensuring that instruments and equipment are decontaminated regularly and in good condition for operation. The Manager is responsible for the planning and management of the decontamination and sterilization process functions. Develops performance standards and manages employees in decontamination, assembly and sterilization of instruments. Departmental Specific Summary The Sterile Processing Department (SPD) Manager is responsible for the planning, directing, and management of all areas of the SPD department to include Decontamination, Sterile Preparation, Reusable Medical Equipment (RME) reprocessing, and RME inspections of all locations of the HealthCare System. The SPD Manager will work closely with specialty services in order to plan work processes in SPD. The SPD Manager is responsible for ensuring all staff are trained and competent to perform duties and coordinates formal training to all employees. The SPD Manager must implement and incorporate regulations, policies, and procedures to manage SPD operations. Essential Duties Responsible for the planning, organization, development, coordination and directing the operations of the department. Responsible for planning, preparation and management of device processing, operating room instrument inventories, equipment and facilities. Responsible for control and monitoring of patient care equipment and other equipment used in processing patient care devices. Coordinates and integrates department services on intradepartmental, interdepartmental, and hospital wide levels. Plans for the provision and scope of services though policies and procedures and appropriate levels of qualified and competent staff to include provisions for orientation, training and continuing education of the staff. Establishes and maintains performance improvement and quality control activities which support the CSPD department and the hospital P&P that support Accrediting and infection control standards of care. Demonstrates effectiveness in all facets of Management that include, operational function of all systems, inventory control, budget analysis, and staff utilization. Analyze business and resource management problems, indicating advantages of alternatives and recommending course of action to resolve any issues. Responsible for planning, preparing and managing the capital expenditure process for assigned departments. Review all new/revised policies and procedures following infection control/Accrediting recommendations related to the hospital and the CSPD department. Ensure department productivity is consistent with daily census and prioritize daily operations according to surgical case volume. Displays understanding of governing regulations, Title 22, and Accrediting requirements, defining and maintaining the standards of care while ensuring consistency with the hospital standards. Responsible for establishing systems that monitor the support and practice that contributes to the development of customer service standards and expectations, while promoting patient, physician safety/care satisfaction. Ensure appropriate controls are in place to protect assets of the facility related to equipment and instrumentation. Monitors resource requirements and utilizes outside resources as needed. Integrates department service within the hospital’s mission and core values. Fosters collaborative and positive relations with staff, peers, physicians, and other departments. Fosters professional growth within department through formal and informal in-services and .educational courses. Ensures that proper inventory levels are maintained within the department at levels that meet the need of the department. Establish and maintain performance improvement and quality control activities which support the department. Provides for orientation, training, and continuing education of staff. Effectively manage department staff to achieve optimal performance to meet the business needs of the facility, ensuring all financial and operational controls are followed. Ensures recommended orders are performed daily to maintain inventory levels with minimal stock-outs. Ensures that Kronos is completed and reported daily. Manage Scope Reprocessing Department Manage Scope Culture for Duodenoscope Surveillance Performs other related duties as assigned. Qualifications Req Specialized/technical training Graduate of a state approved, accredited school of Surgical technology Program Req 5 years Experience in OR/acute hospital environment Req Knowledge of Central Sterile Processes, Surgical Supply Management and instrumentation. Req Demonstrates ability to utilize effective, appropriate and diplomatic oral and written communication skills. Req Demonstrates ability to effectively work with physicians, staff, and patients. Req Able to function independently and as a member of a team. Req Leading/ guidance skills Req Certified Registered Central Service Technician - CRCST (IAHCSMM) Valid CRCST credential Req Fire Life Safety Training (LA City) If no card upon hire, one must be obtained within 30 days of hire and maintained by renewal before expiration date. (Required within LA City only) Keck Hospital of USC, a 343-bed acute care hospital, provides exceptional and innovative care for complex medical and surgical conditions across a wide range of specialties. The hospital’s world-renowned physicians deliver compassionate, customized, patient-centered care and treat the most acutely ill patients with highly innovative techniques and treatment plans. As a leading academic medical center, hundreds of clinical trials are currently taking place at Keck Hospital and its affiliated research institutions, giving patients access to novel and promising therapies that are generally not available elsewhere. Every day at Keck Hospital, physicians, nurses and staff go beyond the science of exceptional medicine to bring patients breakthroughs in the art of caring. Join this world-class team providing highly specialized care, up-to-the-minute research, and innovative clinical trials. The annual base salary range for this position is $84,365.00 - $138,330.00. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, state, and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations. USC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law or USC policy. USC observes affirmative action obligations consistent with state and federal law. USC will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal records in a manner consistent with applicable laws and regulations, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for employers and the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and with due consideration for patient and student safety. Please refer to the Background Screening Policy Appendix D for specific employment screen implications for the position for which you are applying. We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact USC Human Resources by phone at (213) 821-8100, or by email at uschr@usc.edu. Inquiries will be treated as confidential to the extent permitted by law. 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Keck Medical Center of USC, which includes Keck Hospital and USC Norris Cancer Hospital, is among the top 50 hospitals in the country in 8 specialties, as well as the top three hospitals in metro Los Angeles and top 10 hospitals in California, according to U.S. News & World Report’s 2024-25 Best Hospitals rankings. Application Help & Benefits If you need help during the application process, see our application help. For more information about our benefits, see What We Offer. Don't see the dream job you are looking for? Drop off your contact information and resume and we will reach out to you if we find the perfect fit!

Manager, Sterile Processing - Sterile Processing - Full Time 8 Hour Days (Exempt) (Non-Union).

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