Sterile Processing Manager - Tulsa, United States - Ardent Health

Description

OverviewJoin our team as a full-time , Manager of Sterile Processing in Tulsa , OK .

Fulf illing your purpose begins here:
People First, Always .

Here's how we take care of our people:

Medical, vision, dental health insurance, health savings account / flexible spending, competitive pay, paid time off, 401k retirement plan with company match, employee assistance program and more .

Your team is bigger than your department:

Tulsa Spine & Specialty Hospital specializes in surgical services, diagnostic imaging and pain management, offering state-of-the-art MRI, computed tomography and myelography technology.

We believe healthcare is a team sport and every player has something to contribute . We show compassion, celebrate differences and treat one another with respect. Responsibilities Oversees the Sterile Processing department and its employees, the GI processes and Orderlies and support to the OR.

Responsible for coordination of daily workflow to include decontamination, assembly, preparation/packaging, and sterilization of all surgical instrumentation and reusable supplies.

Maintains the reporting of the processing, storage, and distribution of processed supplies and instrumentation based on regulatory standards. Manages department operations, staffing plans and assignments. Plans education programs for staff with the surgical services educator for ongoing departmental competency and new hire onboarding. Ensures staff accountability by timely addressing any needed disciplinary corrective actions following HR policy. Experience in operations of maintenance in proper sterilization of medical supplies and instruments. Accountable to managing the workflow to reduce or eliminate the need for Immediate Use Steam Sterilization (IUSS). Establishes effective working relationships with physicians, peers, surgical staff, and direct reports. Also accountable for inventory management of instruments and supplies necessary for daily operations.

Thorough knowledge of regulatory standards in the area of Sterile Processing, and a comprehensive knowledge of the principles and application of sterilization of surgical instrumentation, equipment, surgical supplies, and case cart systems.

Other duties as assigned.


QualificationsJob Requirements:
1 year of leadership experience 5 years of Sterile Processing experience National Certification by the Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution or IAHCSMM (current or within 6 months of hire) or Certified Surgical Tech (CST) with Sterile Processing and

Distribution Preferred Job Requirements:
Associate's degree