Manager of Central Sterile Processing

HCA Healthcare•Bradenton, FL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

HCA Florida Blake Hospital is seeking a Manager of Central Sterile Processing to lead the daily operations of the Sterile Processing Department (SPD). The manager ensures the maintenance and quality of sterilization procedures and accurate records, and helps ensure instrumentation is functional and available for surgical services and other hospital areas. The role provides leadership to a committed Surgical Services and Central Sterile team and supports positive patient interactions. The manager also assists the Director with maintaining and monitoring the department budget. HCA Florida Blake Hospital is a 380+ bed hospital in Bradenton, Florida, on a thirteen-acre campus. It is the only state-designated Level II trauma center in Manatee, Sarasota, and DeSoto Counties and offers emergency care, open-heart surgery, burn care, cancer care, joint replacement, and inpatient rehabilitation. The hospital describes opportunities for cross-training, ongoing skills development, continuing education, and advancement.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
3–5 years of experience in SPD (Sterile Processing Distribution).
2–3 years of experience as a Sterile Processing Supervisor or above.
Current CS/SPD certification from either CBSSPD or IAHCSMM.
Ability to lift and/or carry 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

Lead the daily operations of the Sterile Processing Department.
Ensure the maintenance and quality of sterilization procedures and accurate record keeping.
Help ensure adequate instrumentation functionality and availability for surgical services and other hospital areas.
Model responsibility and accountability.
Provide instruction and direction to the team.
Handle upset customers and communicate with other departments as needed.
Perform quality control and continually evaluate work processes and productivity.
Ensure clear communication with the team, including clarifying team members’ roles and responsibilities.
Assess and suggest procedural changes to help attain departmental goals.
Involve the team in decisions and actions.
Assist the Director in maintaining and monitoring the budget.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical coverage, including prescription drug and behavioral health coverage, free telemedicine, and free AirMed medical transportation.
Dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, and supplemental health protection plans.
Auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, and pet insurance.
Free counseling 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 a 10% discount on HCA Healthcare stock.
Fertility and family-building benefits and adoption assistance.
Referral services for child, elder, and pet care, home and auto repair, and event planning.
Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts.
Retirement readiness, rollover assistance, and preferred banking partnerships.
Education assistance, including tuition, student loan, certification support, and dependent scholarships.
Colleague recognition program.
Paid time off, paid family leave, disability coverage, and leaves of absence.
Employee Health Assistance Fund offering free employee-only coverage to eligible full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.
Onsite day care program, Happy Cubs.
24-hour employee fitness center.
Continuing education courses and opportunities for advancement.