Ascension

National Director Sterile Processing Safety and Training

Ascension$125K — $170K *
Hospitals & Medical Centers
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Certified Central Service Tech or equivalent certification required before hire
  • 3-5 years of relevant experience with minimum 2 years in leadership/management
  • High School diploma or equivalent, or Associate's/Bachelor's degree with required experience
  • Healthcare Leadership certification is a plus
  • Master's degree preferred

Responsibilities

  • Design and manage a national sterile processing quality assurance and training program
  • Implement lean principles to enhance operational efficiency
  • Establish systems to ensure compliance with manufacturer reprocessing guidelines
  • Develop key performance indicators to monitor department performance
  • Lead strategic initiatives that align sterile processing with organizational goals

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health coverage including medical, dental, and vision
  • Employer-matched 403(b) retirement plan with financial resources
  • Pro-rated paid time off and holidays
  • Ascension-paid tuition and professional development opportunities
  • Employee Assistance Program with emotional well-being resources
  • Parental leave and family support benefits
  • Optional legal and pet insurance offerings
Full Job Description
Your future role at a glance

Location: Remote with 50% travel

Department: Sterile Processing

Schedule: Days | Full-time

Salary range: $125,689 - $170,049 per year

Eligible for an annual bonus incentive

Benefits that help you thrive

  • Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
  • Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
  • Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
  • Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
  • Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program , counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
  • Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
  • Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more


How you'll make an impact in this role

  • Design, implement, and direct a national sterile processing quality assurance, training, and associate development program
  • Implement high reliability and lean principles to eliminate process errors, elevate department standards, and keep care environments safe for patients
  • Build reliable systems to monitor manufacturer reprocessing guidelines, ensuring all medical devices are sterilized and fully compliant with industry standards
  • Establish clear key performance indicators and outcome measures to track department performance and continuously drive operational excellence
  • Lead national initiatives and strategic objectives that align sterile processing operations directly with the organization's overall mission and growth targets

What minimum requirements you'll need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

  • One or more of the following required:
    • Certified Central Service Tech obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date. Certification Board for Sterile Processing Distribution (CBSPD) also accepted.
    • Certified Manager Central Service Tech specializing in Sterile Processing obtained prior to hire
      date or job transfer date.
    • Healthcare Leadership obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.


Education:

  • High School diploma equivalency with 5 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required, with 2 of those years being in leadership/management OR Associate's degree/Bachelor's degree with 3 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required, with 2 of those years being in leadership/management.

What additional preferences we're seeking

  • Master's degree


Responsibilities

  • Design, implement, and direct a national sterile processing quality assurance, training, and associate development program
  • Implement high reliability and lean principles to eliminate process errors, elevate department standards, and keep care environments safe for patients
  • Build reliable systems to monitor manufacturer reprocessing guidelines, ensuring all medical devices are sterilized and fully compliant with industry standards
  • Establish clear key performance indicators and outcome measures to track department performance and continuously drive operational excellence
  • Lead national initiatives and strategic objectives that align sterile processing operations directly with the organization's overall mission and growth targets


Qualifications

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

  • One or more of the following required:
    • Certified Central Service Tech obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date. Certification Board for Sterile Processing Distribution (CBSPD) also accepted.
    • Certified Manager Central Service Tech specializing in Sterile Processing obtained prior to hire
      date or job transfer date.
    • Healthcare Leadership obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.


Education:

  • High School diploma equivalency with 5 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required, with 2 of those years being in leadership/management OR Associate's degree/Bachelor's degree with 3 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required, with 2 of those years being in leadership/management.

About Ascension

Ascension is a healthcare company that provides a range of services, including hospital care, primary care, and specialty care. The company operates more than 150 hospitals and 50 senior living facilities across the United States. Ascension also offers health insurance and other healthcare-related services. The company was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri.
Learn more about Ascension
Size
165,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1999

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