Sr Director Sterilization & Disinfection
How to ApplyA cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume.
The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position.
SummaryThe Senior Director for Enterprise Disinfection & Sterilization Services is responsible for providing system-wide leadership for the coordination, reprocessing and sterilization of surgical, clinic and procedural instruments for Michigan Medicine.
Oversees all disinfection and sterilization process for the clinical enterprise and associated Michigan Medicine facilities.
Performs and/or directs systems analyses to create improved sterile processing operational efficiencies.
Leads the development of strategic and associated business plans.
Collects and analyzes data from various sources and reports/reviews findings with appropriate individuals or committees and executive leadership.
The role will perform frequent consultation and collaborations across the enterprise to determine required actions and recommendations.
Mission StatementMichigan Medicine improves the health of patients, populations and communities through excellence in education, patient care, community service, research and technology development, and through leadership activities in Michigan, nationally and internationally.
Our mission is guided by our Strategic Principles and has three critical components; patient care, education and research that together enhance our contribution to society.
Responsibilities Collaborates with executive leadership, surgical operations, Nursing, and Hospital leadership, and ACU's to oversee the fiscal planning, strategic planning, budgeting, regulatory compliance, employee engagement and continuous improvement for the Central Sterile Processing Departments, High Level Disinfection and CERD.
Advises leadership on respective segment planning strategies, industry standards for all aspects of instrument processing and sterilization/HLD, and all regulatory standards.
Build capacity in alignment with strategic planning and key growth areas, considering and in collaboration with system partners as appropriate.
Informs and oversees system staffing models, quality performance & operational productivity considering external benchmarks and best practices.
Adapts to changes in priorities, goals, objectives, and regulatory requirements, etc.
Design, and continuously assess and update reprocessing operational delivery models (centralized vs decentralized, etc.
) for optimal efficiency and effectiveness.
Develop / implement facilities standards (operational production, quality indicators, performance indicators, equipment performance indicators) in partnership with key enterprise leaders (i.
e.
, OCA, IPE, Facilities, HR).
Lead multi-year capital budget planning and execution of projects.
Ensure standard operating procedures across sites to include standard new hire training, competency evaluation and quality assurance processes and key performance indicators.
The position provides and monitors compliance with policies and regulatory agency standards including, but not limited to The Joint Commission, CDC, OSHA, CMS, FDA, AORN and AAMI.
Ensures continual accreditation readiness with sterilization and high level of disinfection.
Operational Support - Ensures appropriate management of operations across all sites of service:
Ensures enterprise service coverage:
Supports managers during inspections and ensure enterprise consistency.
Serves as representative with affiliates to develop and evaluate operational partnerships and/or standard performance measures across the clinical enterprise and markets.
This description is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty that will be required of positions that will be given this title and shall not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be.
It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under his supervision.
The use of a particular expression or illustration describing duties shall not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of a similar kind or level of difficulty.
Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in healthcare administration, business administration or closely related field or Bachelor's degree completed within one year of hire will be considered.
10 or more years of professional and relevant work experience, including a minimum of 5 years of progressive management positions in the leadership of sterile reprocessing departments, preferably in a large academic and/or complex medical facility.
Subject matter expertise of medical device reprocessing, inclusive of surgical instrumentation, supplies, equipment, sterilizers, sterilization, and high-level disinfection.
Extensive knowledge of operating room, medical instruments and O.
R.
procedures.
Knowledge of Clinic Instrumentation and practicesDemonstrated ability to build effective working relationships, interact effectively and negotiate professionally with influential entities.
Demonstrated ability to motivate and influence others as well as to maintain an environment of collaboration and trust.
Ability to pursue goals, analyze complex issues, facilitate change in response to a dynamic environment, and communicate effectively at all levels of the organization.
Demonstrated expertise in human resources management; ability to lead and manage staff with diverse skills and expertise.
Proven track record in the recruitment, retention and development of talent operations, and sterile processing operationsMust possess solid managerial, analytical, organizational skills and financial acumen.
Experience in developing and implementing process improvement strategies and quality initiatives (Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma etc.
)The flexibility to orient and work at all Michigan Medicine Medical Center locations.
Must possess strong computer skills and be proficient with various applications including Access, Excel and PowerPointBackground ScreeningMichigan Medicine conducts background screening and pre-employment drug testing on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background screenings.
Background screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act.
Pre-employment drug testing applies to all selected candidates, including new or additional faculty and staff appointments, as well as transfers from other U-M campuses.
Application DeadlineJob openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days.
The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting.
This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.
U-M EEO/AA StatementThe University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
Job Opening ID239878Working TitleSr Director Sterilization & DisinfectionJob TitleAdministrative Dir HealthcareWork LocationMichigan Medicine - Ann ArborAnn Arbor, MIFull/Part TimeFull-TimeRegular/TemporaryRegularFLSA StatusExemptOrganizational GroupUm HospitalDepartmentMM Acute Care TeamPosting Begin/End Date9/22/2023 - 10/20/2023Career InterestHealthcare Admin & Support.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position.
SummaryThe Senior Director for Enterprise Disinfection & Sterilization Services is responsible for providing system-wide leadership for the coordination, reprocessing and sterilization of surgical, clinic and procedural instruments for Michigan Medicine.
Oversees all disinfection and sterilization process for the clinical enterprise and associated Michigan Medicine facilities.
Performs and/or directs systems analyses to create improved sterile processing operational efficiencies.
Leads the development of strategic and associated business plans.
Collects and analyzes data from various sources and reports/reviews findings with appropriate individuals or committees and executive leadership.
The role will perform frequent consultation and collaborations across the enterprise to determine required actions and recommendations.
Mission StatementMichigan Medicine improves the health of patients, populations and communities through excellence in education, patient care, community service, research and technology development, and through leadership activities in Michigan, nationally and internationally.
Our mission is guided by our Strategic Principles and has three critical components; patient care, education and research that together enhance our contribution to society.
Responsibilities Collaborates with executive leadership, surgical operations, Nursing, and Hospital leadership, and ACU's to oversee the fiscal planning, strategic planning, budgeting, regulatory compliance, employee engagement and continuous improvement for the Central Sterile Processing Departments, High Level Disinfection and CERD.
Advises leadership on respective segment planning strategies, industry standards for all aspects of instrument processing and sterilization/HLD, and all regulatory standards.
Build capacity in alignment with strategic planning and key growth areas, considering and in collaboration with system partners as appropriate.
Informs and oversees system staffing models, quality performance & operational productivity considering external benchmarks and best practices.
Adapts to changes in priorities, goals, objectives, and regulatory requirements, etc.
Design, and continuously assess and update reprocessing operational delivery models (centralized vs decentralized, etc.
) for optimal efficiency and effectiveness.
Develop / implement facilities standards (operational production, quality indicators, performance indicators, equipment performance indicators) in partnership with key enterprise leaders (i.
e.
, OCA, IPE, Facilities, HR).
Lead multi-year capital budget planning and execution of projects.
Ensure standard operating procedures across sites to include standard new hire training, competency evaluation and quality assurance processes and key performance indicators.
The position provides and monitors compliance with policies and regulatory agency standards including, but not limited to The Joint Commission, CDC, OSHA, CMS, FDA, AORN and AAMI.
Ensures continual accreditation readiness with sterilization and high level of disinfection.
Operational Support - Ensures appropriate management of operations across all sites of service:
Ensures enterprise service coverage:
Supports managers during inspections and ensure enterprise consistency.
Serves as representative with affiliates to develop and evaluate operational partnerships and/or standard performance measures across the clinical enterprise and markets.
This description is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty that will be required of positions that will be given this title and shall not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be.
It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under his supervision.
The use of a particular expression or illustration describing duties shall not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of a similar kind or level of difficulty.
Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in healthcare administration, business administration or closely related field or Bachelor's degree completed within one year of hire will be considered.
10 or more years of professional and relevant work experience, including a minimum of 5 years of progressive management positions in the leadership of sterile reprocessing departments, preferably in a large academic and/or complex medical facility.
Subject matter expertise of medical device reprocessing, inclusive of surgical instrumentation, supplies, equipment, sterilizers, sterilization, and high-level disinfection.
Extensive knowledge of operating room, medical instruments and O.
R.
procedures.
Knowledge of Clinic Instrumentation and practicesDemonstrated ability to build effective working relationships, interact effectively and negotiate professionally with influential entities.
Demonstrated ability to motivate and influence others as well as to maintain an environment of collaboration and trust.
Ability to pursue goals, analyze complex issues, facilitate change in response to a dynamic environment, and communicate effectively at all levels of the organization.
Demonstrated expertise in human resources management; ability to lead and manage staff with diverse skills and expertise.
Proven track record in the recruitment, retention and development of talent operations, and sterile processing operationsMust possess solid managerial, analytical, organizational skills and financial acumen.
Experience in developing and implementing process improvement strategies and quality initiatives (Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma etc.
)The flexibility to orient and work at all Michigan Medicine Medical Center locations.
Must possess strong computer skills and be proficient with various applications including Access, Excel and PowerPointBackground ScreeningMichigan Medicine conducts background screening and pre-employment drug testing on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background screenings.
Background screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act.
Pre-employment drug testing applies to all selected candidates, including new or additional faculty and staff appointments, as well as transfers from other U-M campuses.
Application DeadlineJob openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days.
The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting.
This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.
U-M EEO/AA StatementThe University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
Job Opening ID239878Working TitleSr Director Sterilization & DisinfectionJob TitleAdministrative Dir HealthcareWork LocationMichigan Medicine - Ann ArborAnn Arbor, MIFull/Part TimeFull-TimeRegular/TemporaryRegularFLSA StatusExemptOrganizational GroupUm HospitalDepartmentMM Acute Care TeamPosting Begin/End Date9/22/2023 - 10/20/2023Career InterestHealthcare Admin & Support.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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