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All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:

+ Benefits from Day One

+ Paid Days Off from Day One

+ Debt-free Education (Certifications and Degrees without out-of-pocket tuition expense) ***For Eligible Positions**

+ Relocation available for eligible candidates (see terms below)

Our promise to you:

Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. Its about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that **together** we are even better.

**Schedule:** Full-Time salary exempt position

**Shift:** Days

**Location:** 2450 North Orange Blossom Trail, Kissimmee, FL 34744

**The community you'll be caring for:** AdventHealth Kissimmee

+ AdventHealth Kissimmee is a 242-bed community-focused hospital

+ Conveniently located near Walt Disney World

+ The team is here is dedicated to bringing mission-focused, faith-based care to residents and visitors of Osceola and Orange Counties

+ AdventHealth Kissimmee has recently expanded our existing tower by 3-floors and 80-beds, including new ancillary spaces such as Inpatient Rehab, Inpatient Dialysis, Laboratory, and Imaging services.

The role you'll contribute:

The Manager Sterile Processing is responsible for the personnel, financial and operational activities for the Sterile Processing Department. Responsible for the educational and orientation needs of the Sterile Processing Department. Collaborates with Surgery leadership and staff to ensure instrumentation needs are met daily. Acts as a liaison between Central Services and other hospital departments to ensure availability of instrumentation and equipment as needed for patient care on inpatient units. Completes interviews, staff evaluations, and manages the disciplinary process for staff. Ensures staffing patterns and monthly schedules meet department needs and are in line with labor tracking standards. Responsible for performance improvement activities in the department, development of action plans, and follow-up; participates in system wide committees related to sterilization, decontamination, and disinfection; and is knowledgeable about regulatory standards and national society standards related to sterile processing. Actively participates in outstanding customer service and accepts responsibility in maintaining relationships that are equally respectful to all.

The value you'll bring to the team:

+ Plan, implement and manage policies, procedures, competencies, educational activities and quality assurance programs related to the acquisitions, decontamination, storage, and sterilization of reusable surgical instrumentation and other medical equipment utilized in the delivery of patient care and treatment to ensure compliance with administrative and regulatory standards within the healthcare facility.

+ Maintain record keeping systems for activities such as processing of instruments and equipment, specifications for instruments, assembled trays, quality assurance, case carts and materials output to provide information on departmental activities.

+ Provide consultation to supervisors in resolution of complex administrative issues. Provide leadership and oversight to supervisors, coordinators and technicians to ensure high level of customer satisfaction and fiscal responsibilities. Serves as a resource to the surgical services team and healthcare facility systems committees, regarding sterilization process, procedures and assists in changes as needed.

+ Establish and maintain liaison with Operating Room associates, physicians, surgeons, nurses and other professional associates to provide consultation on product specifications and to advise availability of materials for specific patient care and/or treatment procedures.

+ Maintain liaison with representatives of local, regional and national sterile processing providers as well as regulatory agencies to establish a resource for current trends and regulations within the service.

+ Review and improve standards on an on-going basis. Serve on intra- and inter-departmental committees related to organizational objectives. Seek opportunities to promote the vision, mission and value of the organization by serving in leadership positions on committees.

+ Provide leadership support to system hospitals; serve as a resource to enhance customer satisfaction, achieve optimal utilization and reduce costs. Assist in the evaluation of new products and patient equipment through membership on various committees.

+ Establish and maintain sterilization, safety and security standards, policies and procedures for Sterile Processing to ensure compliance with AAMI, AORN, OSHA, CDC, EPA, FDA, Joint Commission and state and local regulations.

_*_ **_Terms:_** _12 month Employment Contract Required for Relocation_

Relocation Eligibility:

Must live 50 miles outside of campus address.

The expertise and experiences you'll need to succeed:

**Minimum qualifications** :

+ Associate In Nursing or

+ Bachelor's In Nursing or

+ Bachelor's Healthcare related field or

+ Diploma in Nursing or

+ Associate In Surgical Technology or

+ 6 Proven sterile processing experience in a hospital setting

+ Central Service Tech Certification from IAHCSMM or Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD), **or**

+ Current and valid Florida RN or LPN license

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances. The salary range reflects the anticipated base pay range for this position. Individual compensation is determined based on skills, experience and other relevant factors within this pay range. The minimums and maximums for each position may vary based on geographical location.

**Category:** Quality/Clinical Effectiveness

**Organization:** AdventHealth Kissimmee

**Schedule:** Full-time

**Shift:** 1 - Day

**Req ID:** 25035692

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not tolerate discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, age or disability/handicap with respect to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion, wages, benefits and other terms and conditions of employment.