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Responsible for managing the daily operations and activities of the Surgical Processing Department (SPD) in accordance with established policies, procedures and standards.  Coordinate planning, developing, implementing, coaching, and evaluating the daily operations of the department.  Work collaboratively with surgeons, anesthesia, nursing, materials management, other healthcare teams, and patients to provide quality services and to maintain surgical instrumentation and SPD operations that assure patient safety.

Qualifications:

• Associate’s degree required.  Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered in lieu of degree.  Bachelor’s or Master’s degree preferred.

• If Registered Nurse, must maintain current licensure in the State of Washington.  Must attain and maintain C.R.C.S.T. registration within first year of employment.

• Minimum five (5) years progressive experience in a Surgical Processing Department and/or the intraoperative arena at an academic or regional medical center is required.  Experience must include a minimum of three years in a management or nine years in a leadership (i.e. lead or charge nurse) position overseeing direct reports.  Experience in an offsite surgical processing facility or third party surgical processing facility considered a plus.

• Demonstrated leadership capabilities required.  Proficiency in Microsoft Office products required.  Must have the ability to teach and have demonstrated ability in written and oral communications and interpersonal skills.  Understanding of financial reports.  Thorough knowledge and understanding of the principles and theory relating to decontamination and sterilization procedures.   Detailed knowledge of identification, proper handling of surgical instrumentation, assembly of full surgical instrument trays, surgical power equipment and scopes.  Ability to plan the operations and activities of the Surgical Processing section. Ability to carry out responsibilities without direct supervision. 

Why join Overlake?

We're proud to offer benefits that support you in every stage of your career and life. But it's our inspirational culture that has made us one of America's Top 150 places to work in healthcare for several years in a row.

• Local, visible leaders who care about you.
• A values-based work environment.
• Medical insurance premiums as low as $0 per month.
• Many Overlake services covered at 100%.
• Tuition reimbursement up to $10,000 per year.
• Generous retirement plan matching starting at 5% and increasing to 7% after five years with immediate vesting.
• Pre-tax and Roth after tax retirement savings plans.
• An expanded Employee Assistance Program.
• A caregiver support program to help with everything from childcare to eldercare.
• Free parking and Orca transit passes.

If this sounds like an environment where you'll thrive, we'd love to hear from you.

How much will this job pay?

Posted pay ranges represent the entire pay scale, from minimum to maximum. For jobs with more than one level, the posted range reflects the minimum of the lowest level and the maximum of the highest level. Some positions also offer additional pay based on shift, certification or level of education. Job offers are determined based on a candidate's years of relevant experience and internal equity. If you have questions about Overlake's pay practices, employee benefits or the pay for a specific position, please contact HR@overlakehospital.org