Sterile Processing Clinical Manager
Children's National Hospital
Summary
Provides supervision of assigned staff to ensure daily technical operations. Achieves and complies with established operating budget, quality control and inventory management. Responsible for compliance with disinfection/sterilization or medical devices and infection control standards set forth by hospital, FDA, CDC, AAMI, and JCAHO. Assists with continuous Quality Improvement initiatives and education of all Sterile Processing Department Staff.
Job description
Organizational Performance
- Supports and promotes the philosophy, mission, statement goals, and objectives of CNMC and a member of the SPD team
- Supervises daily operational activities of Sterile Processing area by monitoring quality and effectiveness of workflow, problem resolution and trouble shooting issues and or processes to ensure optimum efficiency and compliance with all regulatory licensing requirements
- Implement strategic plan through management of clinical operations of the department.
- Ensure compliance with organizational and departmental policies and procedures, and regulatory standards.
- Monitor department processes and seek opportunities to improve operations.
- Represent the department in organization-wide innovation and improvement efforts.
- See the potential in and understand the use of administrative and clinical information resources and decision-support tools in process and performance improvement.
- Collaborate with other health care professionals and service providers to ensure optimal patient care.
- Serve as Department Manager-on-Call.
- Participate in Shared Leadership
- Collaborate with Director on significant operational issues/barrier
- Assist Director to develop, implement and evaluate services, programs, policies and procedures, and performance standards to achieve departmental goals
Financial
- Identify areas for cost reduction through reducing acquisition cost or improved inventory control.
- Contribute to development and monitoring of operating and capital budgets.
- Implement actions to facilitate meeting budget goals and address budget variances.
Clinical Services
- Recommend and implement approved policies and guidelines; employs policies and procedures, regulator guidelines and professional standards to validate current practice requirements and support overall organizational values and mission
- Serves as a liaison and resource for and between Sterile Processing, and other hospital departments
- Collect and analyze feedback on service/department effectiveness.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED (Required)
- At least 5 years of progressive related experience either in SPD, or the OR
- A minimum of 2 years of supervisory/management experience in hospital, sterile processing department
- Recognized Clinical expertise in sterile processing practice
- Expertise in the area of Sterile Processing
- Strong knowledge of Joint Commission and other regulatory agency requirements
- Demonstrated leadership and management skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Familiar with department budget and interpersonal communication
- Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician (C.S.P.D.T) or other Sterile Processing Certification 60 Days, (Required)
Company overview
Children's National Hospital is a premier pediatric healthcare institution located in Washington, D.C., recognized as one of the top children's hospitals in the United States. Founded in 1870, it serves as the region's primary pediatric academic medical center, providing comprehensive care across all pediatric specialties. The hospital operates a 323-bed facility and offers advanced medical services including neonatal intensive care, pediatric surgery, oncology, cardiology, and neurology. As an academic medical center affiliated with the George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Children's National is deeply involved in pediatric research, medical education, and clinical innovation. The institution is particularly renowned for its Sheikh Zayed Institute for Pediatric Surgical Innovation and its leadership in pediatric genomics and precision medicine. Children's National consistently ranks among the top pediatric hospitals nationally, with specialties in cancer, cardiology, neurology, and neonatology receiving particular recognition for excellence in patient care and outcomes.