Hours: 40-Hours, Days, Occasional on call

 

$79,000 - $91,670

 

Disclaimer:

We are committed to equitable and transparent compensation practices. The salary range for this position reflects our good-faith estimate of base pay at the time of posting. Final compensation will be determined based on a variety of factors, including relevant experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity. We regularly review our compensation structures to ensure fairness and consistency across our organization. 

 

Job Summary:

The Central Sterile Manager must be able to perform all the duties of a CST II and meet or exceed Heywood Healthcare /Perioperative Services and industry standards as set forth by the International Association of Healthcare Central Service Materiel Management (IAHCSMM). The manager serves as the leader and primary clinical resource for all of Central Sterile Processing Department’s services. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: ensuring complete and accurate coordination of case cart assembly for all Operating Room cases, assuring uninterrupted daily supply of complete case carts, assuring adequate necessary supplies and order as needed, providing education to staff in accurate assembly of necessary instruments, assuring that central sterile quality practices are maintained as set forth by the professional and accrediting organizations. The Central Sterile Manager is responsible for establishing, maintaining and overseeing adherence to the quality standards, policies and procedures based on the recommendations of professional and accrediting organizations. Additionally, Central Sterile Manager is responsible for making schedule and ensuring adequate staffing of the department. This position is a working manager and will require on call as needed. 

Responsibilities Essential  Functions 

• Maintains certification within professional organization; educates, leads and motivates others to pursue and maintain professional certification.
• Supervises the operation of decontamination (washer and sterilizer) prep and packaging to include instruments, t rays, sterilization and proper storage in sterile stores area. 
• Maintains a continuous education program within the area for self and staff, to include methods and work performance standards.
• Maintains accurate records and checklists of all staff competencies.
• Demonstrates and insures proper procedures are followed related to the use of sterilized equipment, setting up of treatment and instrument trays, maintenance of equipment as required, within the department.  
• Insures sterilization quality assurance and bacteriological sampling of materials. 
• Insures control of sensitive items.
• Insures the storage of materials conforms to all applicable le health regulations. 
• Reviews literature, trade magazines, management, and other publications to keep abreast of new techniques, methodology and new equipment to be used in Central Sterile in addition to improving performance of assigned responsibilities. 
• Maintains current (and oversees adherence to) policies, based on the recommendations by the relevant professional organizations. 
• Monitors the autoclaves, sterilizers, washers and other equipment through approved methods.
• Supervises and conducts inventories as required.
• Advises Environmental Services to insure that all areas are cleaned as required. 
• Maintains statistics and prepares reports as required. 
• Orients new employees to the department. 
• Conducts performance evaluations of personnel when required and counsels individuals as to their performance.
• Participates as a member of the Product Evaluation and Infection Control Committee and other committees as deemed necessary. 

  Statement of Other DutiesThis document describes the major duties and responsibilities for this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. It should be understood, therefore, that employees may be asked to perform job-related duties beyond those explicitly described.  Functional Demands Physical RequirementsExerts 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Frequently reaches (extending hands and arms in any direction), and handles (seizing, holding, grasping, turning or working with hands). Frequently stoops (bending the body downward and forward by bending the spine at the waist).  Organizational Expectations Behavioral AttributesThe following behavioral attributes are required: achievement motivation, flexibility, concern for order, initiative, self-confidence, self control, customer service orientation, interpersonal effectiveness, teamwork and information seeking. Qualifications Job Requirements Minimum Education

• High school graduate or equivalent

 Minimum Work Experience

• Certified as Central Sterile Technician or equivalent training and experience
• Leadership experience preferred

 Required Skills

• Must be knowledgeable in all aspects of the sterilization process and surgical instrumentation.