Sterile Processing Manager

Sterile Processing Department Manager

We are hiring a Sterile Processing Department Manager to join our team!

The Sterile Processing Department Manager has direct supervision and responsibility for activities of the department 24 / 7 in every aspect and all areas of Sterile Processing. Effectively directs and monitors SPD Educator, Chief SPD Techs, Shift Leaders, SPD Techs and SPD Perioperative Associates to consistently meet departmental goals to provide sterile instruments and supplies in an efficient, accurate and professional manner. Monitors decontamination, equipment cleaning, sterilization, instrument assembly and case cart picking. Monitors for proper function of sterilization equipment and validates sterilization records and biological testing. Coordinates all case cart activities to support the case cart system. Communicates routinely with leadership in areas serviced and troubleshoots daily activity and cases changes within the OR to provide efficient and quality customer service. This position must plan, evaluate and prioritize workflow without specific instructions; assign work; and give specific instructions based on policy / procedure, OR activity, patient census and direction from department director. Works closely with physicians and other departments, including scheduling, materials management, and infection prevention. The Sterile Processing Department Manager reports to the RN Director of Perioperative Services and VP of Perioperative Services.

Minimum Requirements

Education

Graduate of an accredited Sterile Processing Program

Experience

Minimum of five years of service as a certified sterile processing technician

License / Registration / Certifications

Certification, as a certified surgical technologist (CST), conferred by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgery Assisting (NBSTSA) or

Certification, as a certified Sterile Processing Department Technician (CSPDT), conferred by the Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD) or

Certification, as a Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST), conferred by The International Association of Healthcare Central Service Materiel Management (IAHCSMM)

Preferred Education

Bachelor's Degree

Preferred Experience

Five or more years of service as a certified sterile processing technician within an SMC-CCS or SMC-MBC Sterile Processing Department

Preferred License / Registration / Certifications

Certification in Healthcare Leadership (CHL) administered by IAHCSMM.

Active membership in a local or national chapter of The International Association of Healthcare Central Service Materiel Management (IAHCSMM) or

Active membership in a local or national chapter of the Association of Surgical Technologists (AST)