Hourly Pay Range:
$51.07 - $79.16 - The hourly pay rate offered is determined by a candidate's expertise and years of experience, among other factors.
Director of Sterile Processing - Sterile Processing Department
Position Highlights:
- Position: Director of Sterile Processing
- Location: Oversight of 8 Endeavor Health Hospitals Edward (Naperville), Elmhurst, Evanston, Glenbrook (Glenview), Highland Park, Northwest Community (Arlington Heights) Skokie and Swedish (Chicago)
- Full Time/Part Time: Full time
- Hours: 8:00am-5:00pm with 24/7 responsibility
- Required Travel: Yes
What you will do:
- Abides by all of the applicable policies, procedures and guidelines of Endeavor Health and assists in the administration of Endeavor Health regulatory compliance. Ensures that actionable items are resolved in a timely fashion or escalated to executive level leadership as appropriate. Requires in-depth knowledge of sterile processing and high level disinfection.
- Builds effective relationships in order to create and maintain a cohesive team Effectively communicates, both verbally and written, performance expectations, instructions, department and organization updates to SPD leadership staff in addition to keeping local department heads and executive-level leadership informed of relevant information. Promotes effective team relations within the unit and across other departments in addition to fostering an environment that promotes strong decision making and problem solving by the staff. Develops strong relationships with other departments and senior leaders to promote staff collaboration, efficiencies and results. Ability to represent Sterile Processing in Department Head Meetings and in meetings with Operating Room/Offsite locations. Responsible for employee engagement of departments; includes implementing employee engagement action plan, mentoring, holding staff accountable, bridging connections with OR and other procedural areas
- Manages budgets within multiple cost centers. Responsible for high impact performance related to costs related to sterile processing across the system. Staffing supplies and services.
- Provides direction. Responsible for setting goals and roadmaps specific to staffing and budgets.
- Collects data and updates policies. Responsible for collecting and collating statistical data and graphs for required reports relating to task performance and productivity. Responsible for developing and/or updating departmental policies, procedures, goals, and objectives. Responsible for implementing process improvements based on data/information received via reports.
- Independently solves complex problems related to throughput and quality of instrument trays Responsible for organizing multi-disciplinary teams to ensure buy-in and understanding of issues and potential solutions related to sterile processing and high level disinfection.
What you will need:
- Education: Bachelor's degree with 7 years SPD Experience
- Certification: Certification through the Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD) or Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA). Leadership Certification through CBSPD or HSPA must be obtained within one (1) year of hire.
- Experience: In lieu of education requirements, applicants with a minimum of 10 years SPD experience and a minimum of 7 years of leadership will be considered. 7 years SPD experience and familiarity with surgical instrumentation. Minimum of two years supervisory experience preferred.
- Unique or Preferred Skills: Microsoft Office Suite experience with advanced Excel skills. Ability to navigate system application and run analytical reports
Benefits (For full time or part time positions):
- Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development
- Various Medical, Dental, Pet and Vision options
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Free Parking
- Wellness Program Savings Plan
- Health Savings Account Options
- Retirement Options with Company Match
- Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay
- Community Involvement Opportunities
Endeavor Health is a fully integrated healthcare delivery system committed to providing access to quality, vibrant, community-connected care, serving an area of more than 4.2 million residents across six northeast Illinois counties. Our more than 25,000 team members and more than 6,000 physicians aim to deliver transformative patient experiences and expert care close to home across more than 300 ambulatory locations and eight acute care hospitals - Edward (Naperville), Elmhurst, Evanston, Glenbrook (Glenview), Highland Park, Northwest Community (Arlington Heights) Skokie and Swedish (Chicago) - all recognized as Magnet hospitals for nursing excellence. For more information, visit .
When you work for Endeavor Health, you will be part of an organization that encourages its employees to achieve career goals and maximize their professional potential.
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Diversity, equity and inclusion is at the core of who we are; being there for our patients and each other with compassion, respect and empathy. We believe that our strength resides in our differences and in connecting our best to provide community-connected healthcare for all.
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