Manager Sterile Processing, Full-Time

About the role

The Mgr Sterile Processing oversees the cleaning, decontamination, assembly, packaging, and sterilization of all surgical instrumentation and reusable supply items, as well as the preparation of case carts. This role also manages the processing, storage, and distribution of processed sterile supplies and equipment, monitors the surgery case schedule, conducts in-service education programs, evaluates employee performance, and works on various projects as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Oversees the cleaning, decontamination, assembly, packaging, and sterilization of all surgical instrumentation and reusable supply items.
• Manages the processing, storage, and distribution of processed sterile supplies and equipment.
• Monitors the surgery case schedule and ensures instruments, equipment, and case carts are ready when needed.
• Meets all requirements and needs for instrumentation and equipment established by physicians, surgeons, and others.
• Affirms departmental processes and develops plans to improve processes as needed.
• Conducts in-service education programs for staff members as necessary and on a routine basis.
• Ensures that employees are properly trained in all aspects of sterile processing and the preparation of case carts.
• Evaluates employee performance and makes recommendations to improve performance.
• Works on various projects as assigned.
• Supervises the departmental staff.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• 3 years of hospital experience, including 3 years of progressive leadership experience, required.
• Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician (CSPDT) issued by the Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD) OR Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) issued by the Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA) required.
• Certified Healthcare Leader (CHL) issued by the Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA) OR Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Management (CSPDM) issued by the Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD) required within 6 months.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of maintenance and sterilization of medical supplies and equipment.
• Knowledge of correct sanitation and hygiene.
• Knowledge of proper safety practices of steam and gas sterilization.
• Knowledge of simple record-keeping principles and practices.
• Supervisory skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with other medical staff, peers, and subordinates.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.

Skills

• Knowledge of maintenance and sterilization of medical supplies and equipment.
• Knowledge of correct sanitation and hygiene.
• Knowledge of proper safety practices of steam and gas sterilization.
• Knowledge of simple record-keeping principles and practices.
• Supervisory skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication.

Benefits

OU Health offers a comprehensive benefits package, including PTO, 401(k), medical and dental plans, and many more. We understand that a total benefits and compensation package, designed to meet your specific needs both inside and outside of the work environment, creates peace of mind for you and your family.

Pay

Details about pay will be provided upon interview.

Schedule

Details about the schedule will be provided upon interview.