Sterile Processing: Quality & Education Leader

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center; Columbus, Northern (OH, KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center seeks an Associate Director for Central Sterile Supply to lead quality, education, regulatory readiness, and continuous improvement across CSS locations. This role reports to the System Director and drives accreditation readiness, competency management, and performance improvements in instrument processing.

The successful candidate will partner with Perioperative Services, Infection Prevention, Risk Management, Supply Chain, and Nursing Leadership

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a health related field required.
• Current Healthcare Sterile Processing Association, or Certification Board for Sterile Processing Certification, is required.
• 5 years of relevant experience required; 8-12 years preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for the enterprise-wide Quality Management System (QMS) across Central Sterile Supply (CSS).
• Oversee education, competency validation, regulatory readiness, and continuous improvement programming.
• Collaborate with Perioperative Services, Infection Prevention, Quality & Patient Safety, Risk Management, and other partners to standardize practices.

Skills

Quality management

Regulatory compliance

Education & training

Education

Bachelor's degree in a health-related field

Job description

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center seeks an Associate Director for Central Sterile Supply to lead quality, education, regulatory readiness, and continuous improvement across CSS locations. This role reports to the System Director and drives accreditation readiness, competency management, and performance improvements in instrument processing.

The successful candidate will partner with Perioperative Services, Infection Prevention, Risk Management, Supply Chain, and Nursing Leadership