Sterile Processing, Manager (CSS)

Job Description Scope of Position: The Central Sterile Supply department is responsible for instrument processing and OR case carts, central sterile processing, decontamination, sterilization, case cart processing, physician preference cards management, commodities management, instrument tracking management, off-site instrument processing management in the James, the sterile disposable supply inventory for case carts and selected reusable equipment. Equipment processed includes surgical instruments and utensils. Case cart production, instrumentation preparation, sterilization, and maintenance is coordinated with the Operating Room and obstetrical personnel for UH, James Operating Rooms, Labor and Delivery rooms and The Ross Heart Hospital. The CSS maintains a 24-hour a day, seven days a week operation Position Summary Under the direction of the Director of Perioperative Support Services amp; Procedural Services, the Manager - Production and Quality will be responsible for all activities related to instrument decontamination, assembly and sterilization for the operative theaters, procedural areas, emergency department, critical care and other nursing units in University Hospital, James Cancer Hospital and Ross Heart Hospital. The Manager - Production and Quality acts as the primary contact for Sterile Processing contact for Compliance amp; Accreditation and external regulatory departments, i.e., The Joint Commission and Ohio Department of Health. Management activities include.

Minimum Education Required Bachelor's Level Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience

Required Qualifications Required BS in health related specialty, Masters preferred or equivalent combination. Certification in instrument processing required (or to be obtained within 6 months of employment), minimum of 4-5 years experience with hospital central processing required. Knowledge of computer applications and experience with analytical tools needed. Proven teaching, communication, managerial, organizational and leadership skills required.