Associate Director, Central Sterilization Services, Operating Room, Jackson Main, FT, Days

Company: Jackson Health System
Location: Miami
Posted on: May 24, 2025

Job Description:

Must have a valid Sterile Processing Technician Certification by CBSPD, IAHCSMM, or other CSS-related certificationDepartment: Jackson Memorial Hospital - Central Support Services (Sterile Processing)Address: 1611 NW 12th Ave, Miami, Florida, 33136Shift details: Full-Time, DaysWhy Jackson: Jackson Memorial Hospital is the flagship hospital for Jackson Health System and has been a beacon of medical excellence and community care for more than a century. Located in the heart of Miami, it has been the site of significant medical breakthroughs and serves as a major public and academic medical center with 1,500 licensed beds and a multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals.Summary: The Associate Director of Central Sterile Services manages a large, multi-functional service area, ensuring efficiency, compliance with standards, and effective relationships with all disciplines involved in sterile processing. This role involves leadership, staffing, performance improvement, budgeting, and compliance with regulatory standards, with authority over hiring, evaluations, and disciplinary actions.Responsibilities:

• Promote customer service within Central Sterile Services, developing systems and behaviors focused on customer satisfaction.
• Establish accountability systems for clinical, clerical, and support staff to ensure timely and accurate service.
• Develop and maintain effective relationships with other disciplines involved in service provision.
• Provide leadership by setting and evaluating the mission, goals, and objectives of the department.
• Ensure departmental goals align with organizational standards and mission.
• Lead all aspects of sterile services, demonstrating vision and initiative.
• Stay informed about changes affecting the department and adapt strategies accordingly.
• Model professional and ethical behavior, serving as a role model for staff and customers.
• Analyze situations and make decisions that serve the best interests of the department and organization.
• Develop and evaluate performance improvement plans, ensuring interdepartmental collaboration.
• Manage information systems for data collection, analysis, and dissemination to improve outcomes.
• Communicate policies and procedures effectively across the department.
• Keep the organization informed about relevant issues impacting the department.
• Recruit, retain, evaluate, and motivate staff; ensure competency and ongoing development.
• Maintain knowledge of applicable laws, policies, and collective bargaining agreements.
• Ensure appropriate staffing and foster employee participation and empowerment.
• Manage budgets, resources, and emergency preparedness plans.
• Collaborate with medical staff and other disciplines to ensure quality clinical care.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory guidelines and maintain current knowledge of healthcare policies.
• Model service excellence and organizational values, performing other duties as assigned.Experience: Generally requires 7 to 10 years of related experience, including leadership roles.Education: Bachelor's degree in a related field is strongly preferred.Credentials:
  • Valid Sterile Processing Technician Certification by CBSPD, IAHCSMM, or other CSS-related certification is required.
  • Incumbents hired before November 20, 2019, must obtain the certification by December 31, 2021.Skills:
    • Knowledge of business and management principles, strategic planning, resource allocation, and leadership techniques.
    • Skills in performance assessment, problem-solving, program development, and goal setting.
    • Ability to analyze and address various operational challenges effectively.Jackson Health System is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability status, age, or any other protected status by law.
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