Manager Sterile Processing, Full-Time

OU Health; Oklahoma City, Northern (OK, KY); Hybrid; 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 leading health system is seeking a Manager of Sterile Processing in Oklahoma City, overseeing the processing and distribution of sterile supplies and equipment. Responsibilities include managing cleaning and sterilization processes, ensuring readiness for surgical procedures, and developing staff training programs. Candidates require a Bachelor's Degree and 3 years of relevant experience, including leadership. Positions offer a competitive benefits package and opportunities for career growth.

Qualifications

• 3 years of hospital experience, including 3 years of progressive leadership experience.
• Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician (CSPDT) or equivalent required.
• Certified Healthcare Leader (CHL) or equivalent must be obtained within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Oversee cleaning, decontamination, and sterilization of surgical instruments.
• Manage daily operations of the sterile processing department.
• Ensure preparation of Case Carts and surgical instrumentation.

Skills

Management skills

Knowledge of sterilization processes

Effective communication

Supervisory skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Manager Sterile Processing, Full-Time page is loaded## Manager Sterile Processing, Full-Timelocations: Oklahoma Citytime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R0062035## **Position Title:**Manager Sterile Processing, Full-Time## **Department:**Adult Sterile Processing## **Job Description:****General Description:** The Mgr Sterile Processing 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.* 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 Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (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.## **Current OU Health Employees - Please click** **to login.**## **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.**### **OU Health is the state’s only comprehensive academic health system of hospitals, clinics and centers of excellence. With 11,000 employees and more than 1,300 physicians and advanced practice providers, OU Health is home to Oklahoma’s largest doctor network with a complete range of specialty care. OU Health serves Oklahoma and the region with the state’s only freestanding children’s hospital, the only National Cancer Institute-Designated OU Health Stephenson Cancer Center, Oklahoma’s flagship hospital, which serves as the state’s only Level 1 trauma center and Edmond Medical Center in the heart of the Edmond Community. 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