Manager, Sterile Processing

Job SummaryResponsible for the 24 hour day-to-day operation and management of the Sterile Processing Department to meet the customers' needs, including the supervision and leadership of personnel. Provides oversight and assistance with equipment management, sterilization, high level disinfection, decontamination of reusable medical equipment. Supply cost reductions, contract compliance, capital and construction, database maintenance, purchasing, receiving, sterile storage, inventory control functions as well as distribution management of sterile supplies and equipment. Assists with budget processes for the department managed under Surgical Services.Licensure and CertificationCertified Registered Central Supply TechnicianAHRMM Membership preferredCertified Materials and Resource Professional certificate (CMRP) or equivalent (preferred)EducationHigh School DiplomaBachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience is preferredSome coursework in related area requiredExperienceMinimum of three (3) years Sterile Processing managementMinimum of three (3) years management experience in managing employees within healthcare environment requiredActual experience in working the Sterile Processing department is preferredPhysical Demands – Clerical/Administrative Non-Patient CareFrequent: frequent sitting and standing/walking with frequent position change.Continuous use of bilateral upper extremities in fine motor activities requiring fingering, grasping, and forward reaching between waist and chest level.Occasional or intermittent reaching at or above shoulder level.Occasional or intermittent bending, squatting, kneeling, pushing/pulling, twisting, and climbing.Occasional or intermittent lifting and carrying objects/equipment weighing up to 25 pounds.Continuous use of near vision, hearing, and verbal communication skills in handling telephone calls, interacting with customers and co-workers and performing job duties.Key for Physical DemandsContinuous: 66 to 100% of the timeFrequent: 33 to 65% of the timeOccasional: 0 to 32% of the timeJ-18808-Ljbffr