Manager Sterile Processing

CommonSpirit Health • $75K — $95K *

Northridge, CA 91328In-Person

Hospitals & Medical Centers

5 - 7 years of experience

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Qualifications

High school diploma or GED with 5 years of acute care hospital experience required.
3 years of managerial experience in sterile processing is essential.
Certification as a Registered Central Service Technician is mandatory.
Basic Life Support (CPR) certification must be obtained upon hire.
Certification as a Flexible Endoscope Reprocessor required within 6 months of hire.
Completion of fire safety training is required within 90 days.
A college degree in a related field and operating room experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Oversee the operational goals of the Central Sterilization department.
Implement and ensure adherence to hospital policies and procedures within the department.
Create and update all departmental policies and procedures annually.
Conduct interviews to select qualified personnel for the department.
Monitor the orientation process for new staff and track their progress.
Manage staffing patterns and attendance to align with budget requirements.
Lead staff meetings and training sessions to keep personnel informed on updates.

Benefits

Support for strategic initiatives and process improvement within the organization.
Opportunities for professional development and training in sterile processing.
Potential career advancement within the healthcare facility.

Full Job Description

Job Summary and ResponsibilitiesResponsibility for the operational objectives of the Central Sterilization department at Northridge Hospital Medical Center, to provide management and guidance in the preparation and sterilization of instrumentation and packs, and equipment assembled and dispensed through the department. Responsibilities also include but are not limited to the sterilization quality assurance performed in the ED and L/D departments as well as other departments using hospital sterilized products. Interacts with personnel and other departments within the framework of the philosophy and policies established by Northridge Hospital Medical Center. Assumes responsibility for the interpretation and implementation of hospital policies, develops and implements all departmental policies and procedures. This position requires the full understanding and active participation in fulfilling the Mission of Northridge Hospital Medical Center. It is expected that the employee will demonstrate behavior consistent with the Core Values. The employee shall support Northridge Hospital Medical Center's strategic plan and the goals and direction of the quality improvement/process improvement activities.

Responsible for the dissemination and implementation of hospital policy. Hospital policies and procedures are read and implemented in the department as necessary.
Responsible for the development and implementation of all departmental policies and procedures. Reviews and updates existing departmental policies and procedures annually.
Personally interviews and selects all potential employees. Selects personnel who appear to be best qualified for the position being filled.
Observes employees during orientation program. Monitors progress of new employees during orientation period with the assistance of Leads.
Monitors and approves staffing patterns, attendance records and work assignments to ensure budget requirements are being maintained. Monitors staffing pattern to meet daily workload while maintaining budget requirements. Monitors attendance records of all shifts and notes all trends in abuse of personal benefits.
Conducts staff meeting and inservice training. Ensures staff meetings are conducted as needed, minimally monthly, to keep personnel informed of any change in policy or procedure.

Job RequirementsRequired

High School Graduate General Studies and 5 Years Acute Care Hospital Experience, upon hire or
High School GED General Studies and 5 Years Acute Care Hospital Experience, upon hire and
3 Years Managerial Experience directly related to Sterile Processing and
Certified and Registered Central Service Technician, upon hire and
Basic Life Support - CPR, upon hire and
Certified Flexible Endoscope Reprocessor, within 6 - months and
Fire Safety, within 90 Days

Preferred

College degree in related field and Operating Room experience, upon hire

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