Manager Sterile Processing, Full-Time

OU Health; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

PTO

401(k)

Medical and dental plans

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Oklahoma City is seeking a Manager of Sterile Processing who will oversee essential responsibilities including the cleaning, decontamination, and sterilization of surgical supplies. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree and at least 3 years of hospital experience, including leadership roles. Necessary certifications must be obtained within six months. The role offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical and dental plans, PTO, and 401(k).

Qualifications

• 3 years of hospital experience, including 3 years of progressive leadership experience.
• Certifications required: CSPDT or CRCST, CHL or CSPDM within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Oversee cleaning, decontamination, assembly, packaging, and sterilization of surgical instrumentation.
• Manage processing, storage, and distribution of sterile supplies.
• Ensure readiness of instruments and equipment for surgeries.

Skills

Knowledge of maintenance and sterilization of medical supplies and equipment

Effective verbal and written communication

Knowledge of correct sanitation and hygiene

Skill in supervisory methods

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

Job Description

Overview

The Mgr Sterile Processing plans, organizes, and manages the processing, storage, and distribution of processed sterile supplies and equipment.

Essential Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Supervises the departmental staff.

General Responsibilities

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s Degree required.

Experience: 3 years of hospital experience, including 3 years of progressive leadership experience, required.

License(s)/Certification(s)/Registration(s)

• Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician (CSPDT) issued by the Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD) OR Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) issued by the Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA) required.
• Certified Healthcare Leader (CHL) issued by the Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA) OR Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Management (CSPDM) issued by the CBSPD required within 6 months.

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.

OU Health is an equal opportunity employer. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including PTO, 401(k), medical and dental plans, and many more. We know that a total benefits and compensation package, designed to meet your specific needs both inside and outside of the work environment, create peace of mind for you and your family.