Manager - Central Sterile Services

Full Time - Day shift

Position Overview

Collaborates with the leadership team in the planning and implementation of organizational and departmental goals. Creates a climate of innovation through role modeling, consultation, research, and facilitation of learning in collaboration with the clinical education team, departmental-specific leadership, and department staff.

Essential Functions

1. Organizes directs and coordinates functions and activities in the Central Supply/Services Department.
2. Sterilizes instruments, equipment, and supplies as required. Also handles and stores instruments, equipment, and supplies appropriately.
3. Oversees sterilization, assembly, and storage of medical supplies and equipment.
4. Ensure staff compliance with sterilization techniques, policies, and procedures.
5. Establishes and oversees methods for preparing, handling, and storing sterile equipment and materials.
6. Supervise, train, discipline, and evaluate the performance of staff.
7. Prioritize, schedule, assign and monitor work of the staff to optimize operational service and maintains the cleanliness of work areas as required.
8. Ensures sterilization activities are properly documented and participates in the maintenance of department records.
9. Acts as a role model and initiates an effort to assure standards for customer satisfaction. Uses data collected to demonstrate that standards and quality improvement goals are met.
10. Performs related duties as required and in the absence of the Director assumes in-charge responsibilities for CSS Department.

Educational/Experience Requirements:

Required Minimum Education: Degree preferred

Required Minimum Experience: Five years of experience in Central Sterile Services, with three years lead/supervisory experience.

Required License/Certifications:
Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) or Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD)

Certification in Healthcare Leadership (CHL) preferred.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Strong work ethic, intense drive, and initiative for quality and customer service.

Ability to communicate effectively in written format and oral presentations with all levels in the organization; Excellent listening and empathy skills.

Ability to maintain organization in a changing environment.

Must know a variety of computer software applications in word processing, spreadsheets, database, and presentation software such as MS Office.

Experience assisting with establishing department standards and policies preferred.