Work Location
Orange, California

Work Shift
Day - 08hrs (United States of America)

Job Summary
Under general guidance, the Manager, Sterile Processing is responsible for the operations and services which include decontamination and sterile processing of reusable instruments and equipment in collaboration with Surgical Services and patient care areas. The Manager will ensure the department meets or exceeds the regulatory requirements and that the department be maintained in a cost-effective manner. Establish policies and procedures related to decontamination and sterilization. Serve as a positive role model to facilitate and improve department performance and activities, demonstrating effective communication skills with peers, leads, staff, department managers and guests, to create an efficient workflow and team atmosphere.

Pay Range
Minimum $90,563 Midpoint $120,016 Maximum $149,427

Rate of pay is determined by various factors, including but not limited to knowledge, skills, competencies, experience, education, as well as position requirements.

Experience

* Required: Minimum five (5) years of Sterile Processing experience in a Senior and/or Lead Tech capacity. Understanding of Title 22 and CDPH regulations for in-hospital sterilization regulations, quality control, and biological monitoring.

* Preferred: Five years of Sterile Processing or Central Supply Management experience; Operating Room experience; Surgical Technologist experience.

Education

* Required: High School Diploma or GED equivalent.

* Preferred: Associate degree in Surgical Technology; Graduate of two-year accredited specialty program in surgical technology.

Special Skills

* Required: Knowledge in infection control, decontamination, disinfection, instrument assembly and packaging, high-level sterilization, biological testing, and inventory management and distribution required. Ability to communicate effectively in English. Ability to use computer-based programs. Ability to work routinely without direct supervision. Ability to demonstrate good judgment in daily activities. Ability to understand and implement infection control and hospital safety practices.

Licensure

* Required: Certified Sterile Processing & Distribution Technician (CSPDT); Basic Life Support (BLS) certification; Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST).

* Preferred: CA Registered Nurse (RN) license.

Work Environments - Functional Demand:
Medium - High energy level Lift and carry 40-50 lbs. Push/pull +/- 150-200 lbs. (Patients on bed, stretcher) Lateral transfer 150-200 lbs. (ie. Patient) .

Physical Activity Requirements:
Bending, Carry Objects, Climbing, Keyboard use/repetitive motion, Pinching/fine motor activities, Push/Pull, Reaching forward, Reaching overhead, Sitting, Squat/kneel/crawl (Squad & Knee), Standing, Talk or hear, Taste or smell, Twisting, Walking, Wrist position deviation

Physical Activity Lifting
Lifting (Floor to waist level) - Constant 67 or more%, Lifting (Floor to waist level) - Frequent 36-66%, Lifting (Floor to waist level) - Occasional 0-35%, Lifting (Waist level and above) - Constant 67 or more%, Lifting (Waist level and above) - Frequent 36-66%, Lifting (Waist level and above) - Occasional 0-35%

Sensory Requirements:
Color Discrimination, Depth Perception, Far Vision, Hearing, Near Vision

Environment Requirements:
Airborn Communicable Disease, Bloodborne Pathogens, Chemical, Dust Particular Matter, Extreme Noise Levels, Extreme Temperatures, Radiation, Uneven Surfaces or Elevations