Manager Sterile Processing, Full-Time

OU Medical Center; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

401(k)

Medical plan

Dental plan

Job summary

OU Health is seeking a Manager of Sterile Processing to lead the Adult Sterile Processing department. You will plan, organize, and manage the cleaning, decontamination, assembly, packaging, and sterilization of all surgical instrumentation and reusable supply items.

This role supervises staff, coordinates daily operations, ensures instruments and Case Carts are ready for the schedule, and develops process improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree is required.
• 3 years hospital experience with progressive leadership is required.
• Certifications CSPDT or CRCST are required within 6 months; CHL or CSPDM preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and manage cleaning, decontamination, assembly, packaging and sterilization of instruments.
• Oversee processing, storage, and distribution of sterile supplies and equipment.
• Supervise daily department operations and staff performance.
• Monitor surgery case schedule to ensure carts and instruments are ready.
• Meet requirements established by physicians and staff; implement process improvements.
• Conduct in-service education and ensure staff training in sterile processing.
• Evaluate employee performance and provide improvement recommendations.
• Lead special projects as assigned; supervise departmental staff.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Sterile processing knowledge

Interpersonal communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

CSPDT

CRCST

CHL

CSPDM

Job description

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

• 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.

Additional Information

OU Health is an equal opportunity employer.

Benefits

• 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.

About OU Health

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.

Becker’s Hospital Review named University of Oklahoma Medical Center one of the 100 Great Hospitals in America for 2020.

OU Health’s oncology program at OU Health Stephenson Cancer Center was named Oklahoma’s top facility for cancer care by U.S. News & World Report in its 2020-21 rankings.

OU Health also was ranked by U.S. News & World Report as high performing in these specialties: Colon Surgery, COPD and Congestive Heart Failure.

OU Health’s mission is to lead healthcare in patient care, education and research.

Experts in prevention, treatment and cures, our team works to improve lives through innovation in medical care, education and research, while investing in the people, technologies and facilities that will enable us to achieve our goals.

We are seeking individuals who have a passion and talent for caring for others.

By joining our team, you will provide quality health care to our community through the work you do every day.

Employment Equity

Equal employment opportunities are provided to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or protected veteran status in accordance with applicable federal laws.

Reasonable accommodations are made to the known physical and mental limitations of qualified individuals with disabilities.

Contact & Information

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