Sterile Supply Solutions Consultant

B. Braun Medical Inc. (US)

Dec 8

Applications are closed

Job
Full-time
Expert Level
Consulting
Healthcare

Requirements

BA or BS preferred or minimum of 10 years of related healthcare industry experience healthcare process improvement experience highly preferred.
Certification in LEAN Management or 6 Sigma highly preferred.
3 - 5 years experience in a management position preferred.
10+ years of experience in Peri-operative Services or Central Service Departments preferred.
Maintains current knowledge of federal regulations and other regulatory bodies; i.e. JCAHO, CMS, OSHA, AAMI, AORN, FDA and other standards as applicable to various areas.
Above average computer skills in Windows, Microsoft Office Suite of products, Word, Excel, and Power Point required.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents.
Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.
Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

With minimal guidance, form conclusions, strategies and recommendations that help our clients make informed decisions and demonstrate leadership in finding solutions to client problems
Lead client interactions and build rapport and credibility with client professionals and various levels in their organization
Ability to articulate the benefits of all Aesculap consulting solutions
Ability to independently articulate root cause issues and remediation options
Independently develop tasks and workplans for consulting engagements (as needed to deliver SOW or generate secondary opportunities)
Develop and provide presentations to client senior executives
Demonstrate existing professional expertise in all sterile supply functional areas (understanding of clinical operations and supply chain preferred)
Ability to conduct process mapping (process flow, capacity studies, equipment requirements, forecasting of needs to meet future demands, etc) and articulate sterile processing and perioperative workflow, staffing, and best practice according to national recommended standards and practice
Demonstrates excellent professional presence, communication, and presentation abilities with internal and external customers
Ability to independently manage complex tasks and projects and to evaluate, troubleshoot and make difficult decisions
Ability to communicate appropriately with all levels of leadership within Aesculap and our customers up to and including the CEO, COO, CFO, and CNO
Provide direction to junior team members on projects
With guidance of leadership, identify and pitch new business development opportunities
Demonstrates superior working knowledge of equipment and personnel in sterile processing departments
Ability to evaluate, analyze, troubleshoot and make actionable recommendations
Performs job functions without direct supervision
Has direct contact with other departmental and professional employees, physicians and their staff, sales representatives, and the general public
Requires good interpersonal skills to resolve issues between employees, other department personnel and surgeons, and to promote cooperation between the various functions within each area of responsibility
Requires broad and specific knowledge in the use of medical supplies, instruments, and equipment
Maintains corporate ethics and compliance expectations
Must comply with applicable ISO and FDA regulations as stated in Quality Manual
Must embody the Company’s Vision, Mission and Values
Other duties may be assigned

FAQs

What is the primary responsibility of the Sterile Supply Solutions Consultant?

The primary responsibility is to act as a healthcare sterile processing and perioperative operations expert, providing innovative solutions and improvements to healthcare customers.

Is travel required for this position?

Yes, this position requires travel up to 70% annually, domestically by air and car.

What qualifications are preferred for this role?

A Bachelor's degree is preferred, along with at least 10 years of related healthcare industry experience and 3-5 years in a management position. Certification in LEAN Management or Six Sigma is also highly preferred.

What are the working hours for this position?

Normal office hours are from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday; however, additional hours and weekend work may be required based on the nature of the position.

Are there specific vaccination requirements for this role?

Yes, individuals must be fully vaccinated and/or immunized according to the requirements of the Healthcare Customers in their region, including COVID-19 and seasonal influenza vaccinations.

What type of background check is required?

A national criminal background check and drug screening are required as part of the vendor credentialing process.

What technical skills are necessary for this role?

Above-average computer skills in Windows and the Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, are required.

What is the expected salary range for this position?

The targeted salary range is between $134,600 and $144,600, plus variable compensation.

Is experience in peri-operative services preferred?

Yes, 10+ years of experience in Peri-operative Services or Central Service Departments is preferred.

What are the physical demands associated with this job?

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds as part of their job functions.

B. Braun Medical Inc. (US)

Science & Healthcare

Industry

10,001+

Employees

1839

Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

B. Braun Medical Inc., a leader in infusion therapy and pain management, develops, manufactures, and markets innovative medical products and services to the healthcare industry. Other key product areas include nutrition, pharmacy admixture and dialysis. The company is committed to eliminating preventable treatment errors and enhancing patient, clinician and environmental safety. B. Braun Medical is headquartered in Bethlehem, PA and is part of the B. Braun Group of Companies in the U.S., which includes B. Braun Interventional Systems, Aesculap® and CAPS®. Globally, the B. Braun Group of Companies employs more than 64,000 employees in 64 countries. Guided by its Sharing Expertise® philosophy, B. Braun continuously exchanges knowledge with customers, partners and clinicians to address the critical issues of improving care and lowering costs. To learn more about B. Braun Medical, visit bbraunusa.com.