Manager Central Sterile

HCA Healthcare•Independence, MO

About The Position

Are you ready to manage in a new era as a Manager Central Sterile where building a healthier tomorrow is more than a job? Our Centerpoint Medical Center team is committed to partnership, innovation, legacy and improving more lives in more ways. Share your resume today. The role of the Sterile Processing Manager is to ensure that quality care is followed per policy and procedure in the Central Sterilizing Department. Must have working knowledge of Standards for all types of sterilization equipment, sonic cleaners, and washer sterilizers. Oversight of the CST functions including appropriate decontamination, cleaning, sterilization, processing, packaging, and quality checks for cleanliness, rust, or needed repairs of instruments in Central Sterile. Assist with stocking all supplies and maintaining PAR levels. Must be knowledgeable of all policies and procedures for processing, packaging, and delivering sterilized equipment to multiple departments including, Family Birthing Center, Radiology, Cath Lab, EP Lab, Respiratory Therapy, Emergency Department, and any other indicated departments. Quality performance and maintenance of logs for all biological and chemical monitoring of various types of sterilizers to include, steam, ETO, Steris, and Sterrad. Centerpoint Medical Center is a 285+ bed hospital featuring state-of-the-art equipment and technology. Our hospital offers some of the latest clinical services available to patients. We remain focused on providing compassionate care and top-notch customer service for our patients. We offer many features for visitors, including sleeper chairs in patient rooms, comfortable waiting areas, and wireless internet access. We are a Level II Trauma Center with 24/7 emergency services and an accredited Chest Pain Center. Our Orthopedic Services include Total Joints and Sports Medicine. We are an accredited Cancer Program and Breast Center. We provide Women's Services, a Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, and a Stroke Center. Our Outpatient Services include a Surgery Center, Advanced Wound Care Center, Pain Center, Sleep Disorder Center, Imaging, and Rehab. We are part of HCA Midwest Health, a network of hospitals in Kansas City and surrounding areas. HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated 3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses. "There is so much good to do in the world and so many different ways to do it." - Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr. If this is the kind of dynamic growth opportunity that compels you, apply for the Manager Central Sterile role. We are interviewing apply today! We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Requirements

Education: Associate Degree preferred.
Licensure/Certifications: Certified Sterile Processing Distribution Technician with CBSPD (Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution) or Certified Central Service Technician with IAHCSMM (International Association of Healthcare Central Service Materials Management) preferred.
Experience: Minimum of three years as a sterile processing technician.
Specific knowledge related to medical supplies, medical equipment, surgical instruments, and sterile/aseptic technique is required.
Must possess good interpersonal, problem solving and team building skills.

Nice To Haves

Previous lead or supervisor experience strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Ensure that quality care is followed per policy and procedure in the Central Sterilizing Department.
Working knowledge of Standards for all types of sterilization equipment, sonic cleaners, and washer sterilizers.
Oversight of the CST functions including appropriate decontamination, cleaning, sterilization, processing, packaging, and quality checks for cleanliness, rust, or needed repairs of instruments in Central Sterile.
Assist with stocking all supplies and maintaining PAR levels.
Knowledgeable of all policies and procedures for processing, packaging, and delivering sterilized equipment to multiple departments including, Family Birthing Center, Radiology, Cath Lab, EP Lab, Respiratory Therapy, Emergency Department, and any other indicated departments.
Quality performance and maintenance of logs for all biological and chemical monitoring of various types of sterilizers to include, steam, ETO, Steris, and Sterrad.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
Colleague recognition program
Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.