Sterile Supply - Quality and Education Manager

Ohio State University; Columbus (OH); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center seeks an Associate Director of Quality & Education for Central Sterile Supply. You will provide strategic leadership of the QMS, education programs, regulatory readiness, and continuous improvement across CSS locations.

Reporting to the System Director, you will develop enterprise quality strategies, oversee competency validation, internal audits, and actions, and collaborate with Perioperative Services, Infection Prevention, Risk Management, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a health-related field is required.
• Current Healthcare Sterile Processing Association certification (HSPA) or CBSPD certification is required.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience.
• 8-12 years of relevant experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership of the Quality Management System (QMS), education, regulatory readiness, and continuous improvement for Central Sterile Supply across OSU Wexner Medical Center.
• Develop enterprise quality strategies, establish departmental quality metrics, and oversee competency validation and educational programming.
• Direct internal audit programs, lead regulatory survey readiness, and promote evidence-based practice per recognized standards.
• Collaborate with Perioperative Services, Infection Prevention, Quality & Patient Safety, Risk Management, Supply Chain, Clinical Engineering, Nursing Leadership, and physician partners to standardize instrument processing practices.

Skills

Quality management

Regulatory compliance

Education program development

Competency management

Continuous improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in a health related field

Healthcare Sterile Processing Association certification (HSPA/CBSPD)

Job description

Sterile Supply - Quality and Education Manager## Department:University Hospital | Off Site Central Sterile Supply**Scope/Position Summary**The Associate Director, Quality & Education provides strategic leadership, direction, and oversight of the enterprise-wide Quality Management System (QMS), education, competency, regulatory readiness, and continuous improvement programs for Central Sterile Supply (CSS) across The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. This position is responsible for developing and sustaining a culture of quality, patient safety, regulatory compliance, operational excellence, and professional development through standardized quality systems, evidence-based education, and continuous performance improvement.Reporting directly to the System Director of Central Sterile Supply, the Associate Director serves as the leader responsible for integrating quality assurance, quality control, accreditation readiness, competency management, regulatory compliance, and staff education into daily operations across all CSS locations. The position collaborates closely with Perioperative Services, Infection Prevention, Quality & Patient Safety, Risk Management, Supply Chain, Clinical Engineering, Nursing Leadership, and physician partners to establish standardized practices that support safe, reliable, and efficient instrument processing throughout the health system.The Associate Director is accountable for developing enterprise quality strategies, establishing departmental quality metrics and key performance indicators, overseeing competency validation and educational programming, directing internal audit programs, leading regulatory survey readiness, facilitating corrective and preventive action initiatives, and promoting evidence-based practice utilizing nationally recognized standards including AAMI, ANSI, AORN, CDC, FDA, OSHA, CMS, and Joint Commission requirements. This leader promotes a culture of continuous learning, accountability, innovation, and operational excellence while supporting the Medical Center's missions of patient care, education, and research.**Minimum Qualifications** Bachelor's Degree in a health related field required. Current Healthcare Sterile Processing Association, formerly International Association of Healthcare Central Service Materiel Management, or Certification Board for Sterile Processing Certification. 5 years of relevant experience required. 8-12 years of relevant experience preferred.## Additional Information:## Location:University Hospital (0870)## Position Type:Regular## Scheduled Hours:40## **Shift:**First Shift***Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.***