Sterile Processing Manager



Job Details

Sterile Processing Manager
Employer

County of San Bernardino

Salary

$59,176.00 - $81,494.40 Annually

Location

Colton, CA

Job Type

Full-time

Job Number

18-03043-01

Department

Arrowhead Regional Medical Center

Opening Date

04/21/2018

Closing Date

Continuous

The Job

 
Arrowhead Regional Medical Center (ARMC) is accepting applications for a  Sterile Processing Manager who through subordinate supervisors, manages the medical center's sterile processing department, staff and store operation, including the inventorying, ordering, receiving, storing and issuing sterilized supplies and equipment. Duties also include developing standards and ensuring the clean, safe, efficient and effective instrument and equipment distribution and availability and compliance with safety and regulatory standards; developing policies and procedures, and making recommendations for improvements. In addition, the position prepares the department budget, performs human resources functions, develops and implements process improvement initiatives, coordinates the preparation of bids and requests for proposals, orders equipment; and provides staff training and education.
 
FUTURE SALARY INCREASE
3.0% Effective July 21, 2018


CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Background: Applicants selected for these positions must pass a background investigation which includes fingerprinting and verification of employment history. 

Physical:  Physical agility requirements include good vision and color discrimination; fine hand manipulation and finger dexterity in both hands; working and/or reaching above and below shoulder level; using either foot to operate foot controls; ability to move up to 50 lbs. manually or with assistance.

Environment:  Work environment involves exposure to electricity, chemicals, infectious materials, heat, and odors.
ARROWHEAD REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
 
ARMC is a 456 bed university affiliated acute care teaching facility featuring the newest in technology in the field of patient care.  The Emergency Department, a Level II Trauma Center verified by the American College of Surgeons handling more than 90,000 annual visits. The Sterile Processing Department supports the hospital and patient care through management of instrument sterilization, and gathering and distributing equipment throughout the hospital. 
 
EXCELLENT BENEFITS AND RETIREMENT
 
To learn more about the Arrowhead Regional Medical Center, click here.
 
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Twenty-four (24) hour responsibility, on-call and call-back is required. Travel throughout the County may be required. Employees will be required to make provision for transportation. At the time of hire, a valid California driver license and proof of liability insurance must be provided for the individual providing the transportation.


This recruitment will remain open until a sufficient number of qualified applications are received. A priority deadline for the first review of applications has been set for Friday, May 4, 2018 at 5:00 p.m. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible in order to be included. This recruitment may close at any time without notice after the first review date.

Minimum Requirements

Experience: Three (3) years of experience as a sterile processing technician decontaminating, inspecting, testing, sorting, assembling, packaging and distributing a variety of reusable medical and surgical equipment, instrumentation and supplies in an acute care hospital.  Experience must include one (1) year as a full-scope supervisor over sterile processing staff. Experience may be concurrent.

AND 
 
Certification from one of the following:
  • International Association of Health Care Services Material Management (IAHCSMM)
  • Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD)
  • National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA)
  • Association of Surgical Technologists (AST)

Desired Qualifications

The ideal candidate is an experienced hospital sterile processing manager with a Bachelor's degree in Healthcare or Business Administration, possesses a sterile processing certification, budget preparation and reconciliation experience and a working knowledge of regulatory survey process and preparation in a large teaching acute care hospital.

Selection Process

There will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on a review of the Application and Supplemental Questionnaire.  It is to your advantage to provide as much relevant and detailed work experience as possible. Resumes will not be reviewed or accepted in lieu of the application materials.

Management Unit

The County of San Bernardino offers a range of benefit programs for employees and their eligible dependents. These include health, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as a variety of voluntary benefits. Programs and benefit amounts vary and are based on bargaining unit, family size, hire date, plan selection, and number of hours worked.

For a summary of benefits,* please click here.

Refer to the appropriate MOU, contact the County's Employee Benefits and Services Division at (909) 387-5787 or visit the Benefits website for more detailed information at www.sbcounty.gov/hr/Benefits_Home.aspx.  

*Retirement benefits subject to change.

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Instructions: TThe supplemental information requested below, in conjunction with your application, will be used to evaluate your qualifications. It is to your advantage to provide complete, organized and detailed responses to each question. (Do not refer to a resume or other documentation.) Each response must include the name(s) of your employer(s) and dates of employment where you performed the duty, and the percentage of time performing the function. Employers listed on this questionnaire must also be listed in the work experience section of your application. If you do not possess the requested experience, indicate N/A.
  • I understand.
02
Sterile Processing Experience: Do you possess at least 3 years experience as a sterile processing technician?
  • Yes
  • No
03
Sterile Processing Experience: If you have Sterile Processing experience, please provide the employer name, position title, dates of employment and duties performed. If no experience, indicate N/A.
04
Certification(s): Do you possess one or more of the certifications listed below? Please select all that apply.
  • •International Association of Health Care Services Material Management (IAHCSMM)
  • •Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD)
  • •National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA)
  • •Association of Surgical Technologists (AST)
  • I do not possess any of the certifications listed
  • Other
05
Surgical Technician Experience: Do you possess Surgical Technician experience?
  • Yes
  • No
06
Surgical Technician Experience: If you have Sterile Processing experience, please provide the employer name, position title, dates of employment and duties performed. If no experience, indicate N/A.
07
Acute Care Hospital Manager/Supervisor Duties: Do you possess Acute Care Hospital Manager/Superviosr experience? If so, please select the duties you performed. Check all that apply.
  • Advise on work problems
  • Assign and review work
  • Train staff
  • Approve leave time
  • Change work schedules
  • Counsel on behavior problems
  • Write work performance evaluations for supervisor's signature
  • Write and sign work performance evaluations
  • Give input on work performance evaluations
  • Interview candidates for hiring
  • Recommend candidates for hiring
  • Make final hiring decisions
  • Recommend disciplinary actions
  • Carry out disciplinary actions (write reprimands, terminations, etc.)
  • None of the Above
  • Other
08
Regulatory Experience: If you possess regulatory survey experience, identify the duties you performed. Check all that apply.
  • Assist with survey preparation
  • Create departmental policies
  • Draft corrective action plans
  • Interact with Surveyors
  • Review policy manuals
  • Update department policies
  • Research and identify regulatory standards
  • None of the above
  • Other
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Education What is the highest level of education you have completed?
  • HS Diploma/GED
  • Certificate
  • Some College Coursework Completed
  • Associates Degree
  • Bachelors Degree
  • Masters Degree
  • Doctorate/P.H.D or higher
  • Other
  • None of the Above
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Thank you for taking the time to complete this application and supplemental questionnaire. Please be sure to review all information provided prior to submitting it as you cannot update or revise it once submitted and it will be reviewed and evaluated as is. (Please do not refer to a resume or other documentation in lieu of completing the employment history section or responding to the supplemental questions; they will not be reviewed or considered.)
  • I understand.

* Required Question

Employer
County of San Bernardino
Address
157 West Fifth Street, 1st Floor

San Bernardino, California, 92415-0440
Phone
(909) 387-8304
TTY Users: 711
Website
http://www.sbcounty.gov/jobs

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