Work whereevery momentmattersEvery day over Hartford HealthCare colleagues come to work with one thing in common Pride in what we do knowing every moment matters here We invite you to become part of Connecticutrsquos most comprehensive healthcare networkCharlotte Hungerford Hospital is a bed general acute care community hospital located in Torrington Connecticut that serves as a regional health care resource for the residents of Litchfield County and Northwest Connecticut CHH offers personalized attention from an expert team of caregivers and physicians that utilize advanced technology and clinical partnerships in a convenient safe and comfortable patient environmentJOB SUMMARYManages and organizes the daily operations of the staff and department services Oversees all sterilization and decontamination services for the department including receiving issuing instrumentation and soft goods Provides for and encourages staff to participate in education to stimulate interest and promote growth and development Hires supervises and trains staff Demonstrates proper knowledge of Sterile Processing procedures Follows AAMI TJC OSHA and CDC guidelines and partners with Infection Prevention value stream partner to ensure patient and colleague safety through diligent tracking and continuous improvement effortsWork whereevery momentmattersEvery day over Hartford HealthCare colleagues come to work with one thing in common Pride in what we do knowing every moment matters here We invite you to become part of Connecticutrsquos most comprehensive healthcare networkCharlotte Hungerford Hospital is a bed general acute care community hospital located in Torrington Connecticut that serves as a regional health care resource for the residents of Litchfield County and Northwest Connecticut CHH offers personalized attention from an expert team of caregivers and physicians that utilize advanced technology and clinical partnerships in a convenient safe and comfortable patient environmentJOB SUMMARYManages and organizes the daily operations of the staff and department services Oversees all sterilization and decontamination services for the department including receiving issuing instrumentation and soft goods Provides for and encourages staff to participate in education to stimulate interest and promote growth and development Hires supervises and trains staff Demonstrates proper knowledge of Sterile Processing procedures Follows AAMI TJC OSHA and CDC guidelines and partners with Infection Prevention value stream partner to ensure patient and colleague safety through diligent tracking and continuous improvement effortsMinimum RequirementsEducationHigh School Diploma or equivalent and SPS Certification requiredExperience years of experience in SPS and years of experience in a management roleLicensure Certification RegistrationCurrent ldquoSterile Processing Management Certificationrdquo from the Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution Inc CBSPD or International Association of Healthcare Central Service Material Management IAHCSMM RequiredLanguage SkillsMust be able to read write and speak EnglishPreferred RequirementsEducationBachelorrsquos degreeKnowledge Skills and Ability RequirementsWorking knowledge of all functions of Sterile Processing ServicesMust create a positive environment by acting as a positive role model to staff and adhering to Leadership behaviors at all timesMust have ability to problem solve deal with conflict and find resolutions in a fast paced environmentWe take great care of careersWith locations around the state Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth Here you are part of an organization on the cutting edge ndash helping to bring new technologies breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men women and children We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving employees we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure worklife balance Every moment matters And this isyour momentMinimum RequirementsEducationHigh School Diploma or equivalent and SPS Certification requiredExperience years of experience in SPS and years of experience in a management roleLicensure Certification RegistrationCurrent ldquoSterile Processing Management Certificationrdquo from the Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution Inc CBSPD or International Association of Healthcare Central Service Material Management IAHCSMM RequiredLanguage SkillsMust be able to read write and speak EnglishPreferred RequirementsEducationBachelorrsquos degreeKnowledge Skills and Ability RequirementsWorking knowledge of all functions of Sterile Processing ServicesMust create a positive environment by acting as a positive role model to staff and adhering to Leadership behaviors at all timesMust have ability to problem solve deal with conflict and find resolutions in a fast paced environmentWe take great care of careersWith locations around the state Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth Here you are part of an organization on the cutting edge ndash helping to bring new technologies breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men women and children We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving employees we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure worklife balance Every moment matters And this isyour moment