Overview

Are you a results-driven leader ready to make a meaningful impact to patients, caregivers, and your community? At Saint Vincent Hospital hospital, were seeking an innovative and experienced healthcare leader to drive excellence and inspire our team towards exceptional patient outcomes and operational success.

At Saint Vincent Hospital, we understand that our greatest asset is our dedicated team of professionals. That’s why we offer more than a job – we provide a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health, professional development, and work-life balance. The available plans and programs include:

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off
• Career development and continuing education opportunities
• Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
• Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status

Job Summary

Provides leadership for the sterile processing department and all facets of sterile processing and perioperative supply chain functions. Initiates and completes operational plans that ensure quality while utilizing available resources efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Managing the decontamination, assembly, and sterilization of surgical instrumentation processes. 
• Assures that appropriate practices and methods are maintained according to manufacturer recommendations, departmental policies, and in compliance with standards set by regulatory agencies and professional associations. 
• Oversees instrument inventory workflow, maintains the effective use of associated technology/ computer systems for instruments, tracking and reporting. 
• Maintains quality control systems, including appropriate documentation. 
• Ensures staffing is appropriate by monitoring FTE budget numbers.
•  Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Required:
  • Education: Associate degree in related field or equivalent experience. 
  • Experience: 
    • 1 year management experience. 
    • 3 years progressive work-related experience in sterile processing or surgical services.
  • Licensure/Certification: 
    • BLS, 
    • IAHCSMM, or 
    • CBSPD certified.
• Preferred:
  • Education: Bachelor's degree.
  • Experience: 
    • 3 years in a leadership role. 
    • Able to demonstrate an advanced knowledge of instrumentation. 
    • Demonstrated prior experience working with instrument tracking systems. 
    • CST or operating room RN experience.

Organization Description

Saint Vincent Hospital has been providing high-quality healthcare to Worcester and the surrounding communities for more than 125 years. At Saint Vincent Hospital, we believe you should have access to the treatments you need without having to travel far from home. We are proud to have been the first hospital in central Massachusetts to offer robotically assisted surgical procedures and minimally invasive, computer-assisted joint replacements. Some of the distinctions we have received include designations as a Blue Distinction Center for Cardiac Services, Bariatric Surgery, and both Knee and Hip Replacement. We continue to be leaders in advanced treatments like ourCyberKnife Radiosurgery, and our Cardiac Rehabilitation Program whichoffers a unique, specialized approach to overcoming heart health challenges. Healthgrades awarded Saint Vincent Hospital #1 in Cardiology in the state and one of Americas 100 Best Hospitals for Coronary Intervention in 2023 and 2024, which puts Saint Vincent Hospital in the top 5% of hospitals nationwide for coronary intervention. At Saint Vincent Hospital, you can grow your career skills through a wide range of specialties and help support the overall health of our community. Join our team!

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