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Description

The Opportunity

Director SPD - Regional Responsibility UCHealth Memorial Hosp Central, US:CO:Colorado Springs, SRSS Perioperative Supp Srvcs

UCHlth Memorial Hosp Central, US:CO:Colorado Springs, SRSS Perioperative Supp Srvcs

Pay: $47.57 - $76.11 / hour. Pay is dependent on applicant's relevant experience

Summary:

The Regional Director is the subject matter expert for Colorado Springs Peri-operative Services specifically to the operations of Sterile Processing and HLD activities. With two Direct report Managers and three matrix relationships with other facilities, the Director is accountable for the smooth operations of the SPD departments across the region.

Key Responsibilities

The Director of SPD plays a key role in the health system's strategic and operational efforts by:

Responsibilities:

+ Develops and implements departmental goals, plans, and standards consistent with the administrative, legal and ethical requirements/objectives of the organization.

+ Directs and evaluates departmental operations, including information technologies, service level determination, and complaint management, to achieve performance and quality control objectives. Establishes best practices.

+ Supports direct reports and matrixed reports to plan and monitor staffing activities, including hiring, orientation, evaluations, disciplinary actions, and continuing education initiatives. Directs education and support initiatives.

+ Prepares, monitors, and evaluates departmental budgets, and ensures that the department operates in compliance with allocated funding. Coordinates and directs internal/external audits.

Candidate Qualifications

The successful candidate will meet the following requirements:

+ Bachelor's degree. Preferred: Master's degree.

+ Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) by Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA) or Certified Sterile Processing Management Certification (CSPMC) issued by the Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD).

+ 5 years of related experience.

Skills and Traits:

+ Supports and leads process improvement projects

+ Exhibits ability to lead strategic and operational projects

+ Knowledge and experience working with Design and Construction on SPD construction projects

+ Strong working knowledge of the importance of collaboration with Regulatory, Infection Prevention, and Facilities leadership

UCHealth invests in its Workforce.

UCHealth offers an Annual Incentive Bonus to recognize employee's contributions to our success in quality, patient experience, organizational growth, and financial goals.

UCHealth offers their employees a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package (benefit eligibility is based off of FTE status):

+ Medical, dental and vision coverage including coverage for eligible dependents

+ 403(b) with employer matching contributions

+ Time away from work: paid time off (PTO), paid family and medical leave (inclusive of Colorado FAMLI)

+ Employer-paid basic life and accidental death and dismemberment coverage with buy-up coverage options

+ Employer paid short term disability and long-term disability with buy-up coverage options

+ Wellness benefits

+ Full suite of voluntary benefits such as flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent care, health savings accounts (available with HD/HSA medical plan only), identity theft protection, pet insurance, and employee discount programs

+ Education benefits for employees, including the opportunity to be eligible for 100% of tuition, books and fees paid for by UCHealth for specific educational degrees. Other programs may qualify for up to $5,250 pre-paid by UCHealth or in the form of tuition reimbursement each calendar year

Loan Repayment:

+ UCHealth is a qualifying employer for the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program! UCHealth provides employees with free assistance navigating the PSLF program to submit their federal student loans for forgiveness through Savi.

UCHealth always welcomes talent. This position will be open for a minimum of three days and until a top applicant is identified.

UCHealth recognizes and appreciates the rich array of talents and perspectives that equal employment and diversity can offer our institution. As an equal opportunity employer, UCHealth is committed to making all employment decisions based on valid requirements. No applicant shall be discriminated against in any terms, conditions or privileges of employment or otherwise be discriminated against because of the individual's race, color, national origin, language, culture, ethnicity, age, religion, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender, veteran status, socioeconomic status, or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state, or local law. UCHealth does not discriminate against any qualified applicant with a disability as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act and will make reasonable accommodations, when they do not impose an undue hardship on the organization.

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