Director, Health System Sterilization and High Level Disinfection Operations

Company: University of Chicago Medical Center
Location: Chicago
Posted on: February 1, 2025

Job Description:

Job DescriptionJoin a world-class academic healthcare system, UChicago Medicine, as the Director, Health System Sterilization and High Level Disinfection Operations responsible for the planning and direction of sterilization and High Level Disinfection activities throughout the UCMC campus and Health System.The Director will oversee departmental financial and human resources to support process improvement, cost containment, and staffing effectiveness in delivering processed, complete instrumentation on a timely basis to operating suites and other sites. The director will be responsible for assuring corporate compliance and other regulatory requirements across the health system. This leader is also responsible for the direction of training and continuing education for the Health System, including clinic staff utilizing instrumentation/devices and performing sterilization and High Level Disinfection activities.Who you are:

• Advanced degree in Healthcare or Business is desirable.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in a management or supervisory role is required; director-level experience strongly preferred.
• Minimum of 8 years of relevant experience in sterile processing or surgery is required.
• Hands-on experience in Sterile Processing; preferably in a large hospital system.
• Preference will be given to candidates with experience overseeing sterile processing at a multi-location facility.
• Thorough knowledge of aseptic techniques and procedures, sterilization techniques and procedures, infection control requirements, equipment and supply processing is required.
• Certification in CSP is required within 12 months of start date; advanced certification in sterile processing is preferred.
• Familiarity with instrument inventory management/tracking systems is preferred.
• Microsoft Office and applicable computer skills required.
• Demonstrated leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills required.
• Ability to work independently and interactively at all levels of the organization is required.What you'll do:
  • Direct the sterile processing functions across the system for all operative instrument sites, including surgical services, labor and delivery, on-site/offsite clinic locations, and sterile trays for bedside procedures.
  • Meet internal and external regulations as well as standards and external benchmarks for completeness, delivery, and quality.
  • Develop and maintain cooperative working relationships with senior leaders at individual sites, staff, nurses, physicians, other hospital personnel, vendors, and community contacts.
  • Foster a positive team environment that recognizes staff and encourages staff to voice opinions and participate in continuous improvement.
  • Standardize and monitor supply systems to ensure optimum usage and availability within fiscal parameters.
  • Establish, meet, and continuously monitor the goals and objectives while maintaining alignment with the strategic goals and objectives for each site and the health system.
  • Direct the development of quality improvement plans that maintain regulatory compliance and survey readiness.
  • Plan department budgets and administer a cost-effective capital and operating budget.
  • Act as overseer for the quality standards of instrument processing in other procedural areas.
  • Direct any consulting or outsourcing contracts for instrumentation and sterile processing.
  • Develop and maintain the instrument tracking software system.
  • Direct and mentor subordinate managers and staff.
  • Ensure that sterilization and high-level disinfection policies, practices, and procedures are consistent with the UCMC mission, values, and strategic plan.
  • Identify opportunities for the expansion and improvement of Perioperative services.
  • Establish and meet internal and external customer service standards.
  • Participate in the facilities master planning process for Perioperative services expansion.Leadership at UChicago Medicine:E4 Leadership (Equity, Engage, Evolve, Excel) is a patient-centered management system that empowers teams to improve on a daily basis. This is done through daily readiness huddles, real-time process monitoring, performance review huddles, and structured problem-solving.As part of the leadership team, this position will be instrumental in reinforcing and sustaining UChicago Medicine's E4 Leadership Culture.Must comply with UChicago Medicine's COVID-19 Vaccination requirement as a condition of employment. Medical and religious exemptions will be considered consistent with applicable law.Why Join UsUChicago Medicine is growing; discover how you can be a part of this pursuit of excellence.UChicago Medicine is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to legally protected characteristics.Compensation & Benefits OverviewUChicago Medicine is committed to transparency in compensation and benefits.
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