Position Summary

Responsible for supervision and overall operations of hospital central processing (sterile processing) functions, including staffing and scheduling of all major C.S. components (e.g., processing, distribution, decontamination, and sterilization)

Responsibilities

• Exercises good judgment and demonstrates effective critical thinking skills.
• Flexible and able to prioritize and address multiple responsibilities concurrently.
• Works effectively under stress and frequently changing job requirements/situations
• Ability to read, write legibly, and converse in the English language.
• Flexible, able to prioritize and adapt to rapidly changing patient and unit needs.
• Demonstrates effective teaching skills.
• Proficient in using basic computer functions, including Internet and word processing.
• Proficiently operates all equipment in a central sterile.
• Maintains regular, consistent, and punctual attendance at the assigned job location.
• Ability to cover weekend call shifts.
• Ability to identify, disassemble, decontaminate, reassemble, and sort all instrumentation and instrument trays used in the operating room.
• Knowledge of surgical procedures and instrumentation needed in specific cases.
• Ability to follow surgery schedule to ensure scopes, instruments, and supplies are available as needed.
• Understands care and handling of scopes and special procedure instruments.
• Knowledge of proper use, handling, and disposal of hazardous materials used in the area and associated good safety practices.
• Understands storage and rotation of sterile supplies.
• Ability to use instrument washers, autoclaves, sterilizers, and ultrasonic cleaning machines appropriately.
• Familiar with computer documentation
• Ability to maintain accurate records and documentation.

Qualifications

• Education Required: High School or equivalent preferred
• Experience Required: 
• Five years of hospital-based sterile processing experience, including two years of supervisory capacity.
• Two years of previous experience in all aspects of employee training & development, performance evaluation, coaching, and disciplinary action.
• A minimum of 6 months of healthcare supply experience is preferred.
• Certifications Required: 
• CRCST certification is required or must be obtained within 12 months.
• American Heart Association Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (BLS)

Physical Demands

• Able to stand, climb, stoop, and bend frequently; positions require considerable physical activity.
• May be required to lift up to 75 pounds.
• Requires ability to tolerate exposure to conditions which may include toxic chemicals, bio-hazardous materials, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, heights, high temperatures or confined spaces.
• Able to use proper body mechanics to lift supplies and equipment and push carts and dollies weighing up to 500 lbs.
• Must use standard precautions due to threat of exposure to blood and body fluids.
• Needs adequate color vision. Must wear protective clothing as required.
• May be required to travel to various locations.
• Needs ability to communicate effectively through reading, writing, and speaking in person or on telephone.

Compensation

• Pay Range: USD $59,817 to $75,651

Position Details:

• Job Type: Full-time
• Shift: Days
• Benefits: Full
• Relocation Assistance Available: Yes
• Commission Compensation: No
• Bonus Eligible: No
• Overtime Eligible: No
• Interview Travel Reimbursed: No