Central Sterile Processing Manager – Day Shift & Compliance Lead

UW Advancement Careers; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 108,000 - 132,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Harborview Medical Center is seeking a Central Processing Manager (Manager of Sterile Processing) to lead the unit responsible for central decontamination and sterile instrument processing across the medical center.

The role reports to the Director of Perioperative Services and focuses on ensuring compliant, cost-effective operations, mentoring staff, and maintaining efficient workflow in sterile processing.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited Surgical Technologist or Materials Management Program with 5 years experience
• Two years experience in a hospital management position Materials Management
• Demonstrated management and leadership skills related to the above tasks
• An equivalent combination of education and/or experience will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Assure the standards of operation of the department are in compliance with the standards set by regulatory agencies, such as the state Department of Health, Joint Commission, and other regulatory agencies.
• Design, implement and evaluate systems to support patient care. Collaborate and promote team building with all disciplines and departments.
• Mentor, coach, and develop Central Sterile Technicians.
• Respond promptly to department needs.
• Monitor employee productivity. Provide staffing appropriate for workload and case volume. Track use of instruments and loss prevention efforts.
• Hire, supervise, counsel, discipline and terminate staff in collaboration with the Operative Services Director. Participate in writing, reviewing and revising department/service policies and procedures.

Education

Accredited Surgical Technologist or Materials Management Program

5 years experience

Job description

Harborview Medical Center is seeking a Central Processing Manager (Manager of Sterile Processing) to lead the unit responsible for central decontamination and sterile instrument processing across the medical center.

The role reports to the Director of Perioperative Services and focuses on ensuring compliant, cost-effective operations, mentoring staff, and maintaining efficient workflow in sterile processing.