Manager-Sterile Processing-Mount Carmel New Albany

Employment Type

Full time

Shift

Day Shift

Description

Position Purpose

In accordance with the Mission and Guiding Behaviors; the Manager will provide care in an atmosphere sensitive to each person's physical, emotional, social, and spiritual needs with respect to the beliefs and values of co-workers, patients and their families. The Manager functions in the spirit of teamwork with other hospital and center staff members to facilitate the daily operations of the sterile processing area of the Surgical Care Center. The statements contained herein reflect the general expectations and duties considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job as identified and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all the expectations or work requirements which may be inherent in the position.

What you will do

Managing Performance

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Fosters an environment that promotes professional growth and development.

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Maintains 24 hour accountability for supervision of the Sterile Processing areas.

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Participates in the recruitment, selection , training, development, and retention of effective and efficient staff in the Sterile Processing areas.

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Mentors, coaches, evaluates, and disciplines staff in the Sterile Processing areas.

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Participates in the planning and implementation of orientation and ongoing staff education programs to assure staff competency and skill levels.

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Assures that appropriate staff is assigned to designated areas according to service levels on a daily basis .

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Assures accuracy of the bi-weekly payroll system for departmental associates and monitors the appropriateness and efficiency of worked hours.

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Maintains the standards and recommended practices for the Sterile Processing area and serves as a clinical and technical resource person and role model for staff.

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Supports fair and consistent Human Resource policy execution.

Planning

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Assists in the development of the departmental strategic plan for designated areas.

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Plans for adequate staff, supplies and equipment to maintain optimal service levels in designated areas.

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Collaborates with all members of the healthcare teams to anticipate needs.

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Plans for optimal use and maintenance of, and upgrades for the instrument tracking software application.

Financial Performance

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Assists in the planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of annual budgets and contracts for designated areas.

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Monitors cost-effective use of human and material resources in designated areas.

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Achieves and maintains productivity standards.

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Performance Improvement

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Assists in the development, implementation, and monitoring of policies, procedures, and protocols for designated areas based on Sterile Processing standards of care, regulatory and legislative standards, organizational quality objectives , safety and risk management standards, and optimal patient outcomes

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Assists in the planning implementation, and evaluation of the departmental performance improvement plan for designated areas and assures adherence to quality monitoring standards.

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Manages risk and safety issues in designated areas.

Communication

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Fosters a collaborative working environment for all team members and staff.

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Supports interdepartmental and intradepartmental communication and cooperation.

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Participates in or delegates participation in Perioperative and organizational committees and task forces that relate to the goals and mission of the designated area.

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Participates in regular staff meetings with designated staff to communicate goals, objectives , plans, and progress.

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Makes rounds of the Processing areas on a regular basis throughout the day.

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Assures timely communication to the appropriate personnel regarding requests, changes, conflicts, needs, conflicts, and/or unusual occurrences.

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Communicates problems, issues, or needs as they arise to the Administrative Director of Perioperative Services.

Provides performance feedback and /or counseling to staff when appropriate per hospital and departmental policy.

Minimum Qualifications

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Education: Associate's Degree required. Bachelor’s degree or IAHCSMM Certified Healthcare Leader (CHL) required .

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Licensure / Certification: IAHCSMM technical certification required after 6 months.

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Experience: Minimum of two year’s recent and relevant supervisory/managerial and clinical experience required .

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Effective Communication Skills

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Evidence of strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to work collaboratively.

Position Highlights and Benefits

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Mount Carmel Health System recognized by Forbes in 2025 as one of America’s Best State Employers.

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Competitive compensation and benefits packages including medical, dental, and vision with coverage starting on day one.

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Retirement savings account with employer match starting on day one.

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Generous paid time off programs.

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Employee recognition programs.

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Tuition/professional development reimbursement starting on day one.

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RN to BSN tuition 100% paid at Mount Carmel’s College of Nursing.

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Relocation assistance (geographic and position restrictions apply).

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Employee Referral Rewards program.

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Mount Carmel offers DailyPay - if you’re hired as an eligible colleague, you’ll be able to see how much you’ve made every day and transfer your money any time before payday. You deserve to get paid every day!

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Opportunity to join Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Colleague Resource Groups.

Ministry/Facility Information

Mount Car m el, a member of Trinity Health, has been a transforming healing presence in Central Ohio for over 135 years. Mount Carmel serves over 1.3 million patients each year at our f ive hospitals, free-standing emergency centers, outpatient facilities, surgery centers, urgent care centers, primary care and specialty care physician offices, community outreach sites and homes across the region. Mount Carmel College of Nursing offers one of Ohio's largest undergraduate , graduate, and doctor of nursing programs. If you’re seeking a rewarding career where your purpose, passion, and desire to make a difference come alive, we invite you to consider joining our team. Here, care is provided by all of us For All of You!

Legal Info (auto-populated in posting)

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are 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, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.