Sterile Processing Department Lead

AdventHealth; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 66,000 - 123,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off from Day One

403-B Retirement Plan

4 Weeks 100% Paid Parental Leave

Career Development

Well-being Resources

Mental Health Resources

Pet Benefits

Job summary

AdventHealth in Tampa, FL is seeking a Sterile Processing department leader to oversee personnel, finances and operations, ensuring compliance with AAMI, OSHA, and Joint Commission standards. You will coordinate with Surgery leadership to meet instrumentation needs and drive quality assurance across the department.

The role requires a 6+ year track record in sterile processing, CRCST/CSPDT certification, and an Associate degree (Bachelor's preferred).

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate by reading, writing legibly, speaking and comprehending English effectively to carry out job requirements.
• Knowledge of AAMI, IAHCSMM, OSHA, and infection prevention standards.
• Knowledge of surgical instrumentation.
• Ability to manage stresses and handle challenging situations.
• Computer knowledge and skills.
• BLS.
• Knowledge or experience with computerized instrument tracking system.

Responsibilities

• Provides consultation to supervisors in resolving complex administrative issues.
• Manages the personnel, financial, and operational activities of the Sterile Processing Department.
• Ensures compliance with administrative and regulatory standards within the healthcare facility.
• Plans, implements, and manages policies, procedures, competencies, educational activities, and quality assurance programs related to sterilization of reusable instruments and equipment.
• Maintains record-keeping systems for processing instruments and equipment, specifications, trays, QA, case carts, and materials output.
• Provides leadership and oversight to supervisors, coordinators, and technicians to ensure high levels of customer satisfaction and fiscal responsibility.
• Collaborates with Surgery leadership to meet daily instrumentation needs and liaise between Central Services and other hospital departments.
• Establishes and maintains sterilization, safety and security standards and procedures to ensure compliance with regulatory bodies.
• Manages personnel actions including hiring, promotions, transfers, performance appraisals, recognition programs, and scheduling time off.
• Allocates personnel to meet staffing needs and assists leaders with associate relations issues.
• Participates in system-wide committees related to sterilization and disinfection and ensures regulatory compliance.
• Assists in evaluating new products and patient equipment through committee work.

Skills

Communication

English proficiency

Sterile processing

Team leadership

Computer skills

Stress management

Regulatory knowledge

CRCST/CSPDT

Education

Associate’s degree

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Instrument tracking system

Job description

AdventHealth in Tampa, FL is seeking a Sterile Processing department leader to oversee personnel, finances and operations, ensuring compliance with AAMI, OSHA, and Joint Commission standards. You will coordinate with Surgery leadership to meet instrumentation needs and drive quality assurance across the department.

The role requires a 6+ year track record in sterile processing, CRCST/CSPDT certification, and an Associate degree (Bachelor's preferred).