Sterile Processing Operations Manager - Adult Sterile Processing

General Description: Under direction, plans, organizes and manages the processing, storage and distribution of processed sterile supplies and equipment.

Essential Responsibilities:

Responsibilities listed in this section are core to the position. Inability to perform these responsibilities with or without an accommodation may result in disqualification from the position.

• 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.

General Responsibilities:

• Performs other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor's degree required. Graduation from an accredited program for Surgical Technicians preferred.

Experience: Three (3) years hospital experience with 3 to 5 years progressive leadership experience required.

License(s)/Certification(s)/Registration(s) Required: Certified Operating Room Technician or Technician certification from either the Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD) or from the Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (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.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: 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 other medical staff, peers and subordinates. Effective verbal and written communication.