Manager Central Sterile

Children's Hospital • Mobile, AL

277d

About The Position

Under direction, plans, organizes and manages the processing, storage and distribution of processed sterile supplies and equipment. Responsible for overseeing the cleaning, decontamination, assembly, packaging and sterilization of all surgical instrumentation and reusable supply items as well as the preparation of the case carts. Manages the processing, storage and distribution of processed sterile supplies and equipment. Oversees department's daily operation. Monitors the surgery case schedule and ensures instruments, equipment and Case Carts are ready when needed. Ensures that all requirements are met regarding the sterilization of equipment. Responsible for meeting all requirements and needs for instrumentation and equipment established by physicians, surgeons and others. Assesses departmental processes and develops plans to improve processes as needed. Supervises the departmental staff. 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Graduation from an accredited program for Surgical Technicians preferred.
• Three (3) years hospital experience with 3 to 5 years progressive leadership experience required.
• Certified Operating Room Technician or Technician certification from CBSPD or HSPA as a Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) required within 6 months of hire date.
• Certified Healthcare Leadership (HSPA) or Certified in Sterile Processing Management (CBSPD) certification required within 6 months of hire.

Nice To Haves

• 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.
• Skill in supervisory methods.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with medical staff, peers and subordinates.
• Effective verbal and written communication.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the cleaning, decontamination, assembly, packaging and sterilization of surgical instrumentation and reusable supply items.
• Manage the processing, storage and distribution of processed sterile supplies and equipment.
• Monitor the surgery case schedule and ensure instruments, equipment and Case Carts are ready when needed.
• Ensure compliance with sterilization requirements for equipment.
• Meet requirements and needs for instrumentation and equipment established by medical staff.
• Assess departmental processes and develop improvement plans.
• Supervise departmental staff and conduct in-service education programs.
• Evaluate employee performance and recommend improvements.
• Work on various assigned projects.

Benefits

• PTO
• 401(k)
• Medical and dental plans

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree