Manager - Central Sterile Processing

Responsibilities

• Manage the daily operations of the Sterile Processing Department at Phoebe Putney Health System, including planning, organizing, staffing, and monitoring of work quality.
• Provide leadership and direction in the development and implementation of organization‑wide instrument sterilization policies, procedures, and processes.
• Effectively utilize available and developing technology to improve operations and reduce costs.
• Report to the Director, Surgical Services. The manager is responsible for ensuring that instrumentation, supplies, and other resources are available in a timely manner to support surgical services and other areas dependent upon them.
• All activities performed in support of the strategy, vision, and values of Phoebe. All activities must be in compliance with Equal Employment Opportunity laws, HIPAA, ERISA, and other regulations.

• High School Diploma or GED (Required)
• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing or a Bachelor of Science in a relevant healthcare field, OR 5 or more years of experience in a perioperative setting including Central Sterile, Operating Room, or Ambulatory Care Center and completion of a 2‑year degree in a healthcare related field within 2 years of hire (Preferred)

• 3+ years of management or supervisory experience within sterile processing, preferably in a hospital setting (Required)
• No Degree: 8 years of recent directly related experience in a perioperative setting including Central Sterile Processing, Operating Room, or Ambulatory Care Center (Required)

• Required:
  
  Certification as CRCST or above through IAHCSMM, OR certification as CSPDT or above through CBSPD

• Organizational Skills
• Communication Skills
• Interpersonal Skills
• Customer Relations
• Read/Comprehend Written Instructions
• Follow Verbal Instructions
• Basic Computer Skills
• General Clerical Skills

• Near normal vision – clarity of vision (both near and far), ability to distinguish colors
• Good manual dexterity and eye‑hand‑foot coordination
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks/motion

• Standing – frequently within shift (34–66%)
• Walking – frequently within shift (34–66%)
• Sitting – occasionally within shift (1–33%)
• Bending/Stooping – frequently within shift (34–66%)
• Twisting at waist – occasionally within shift (1–33%)
• Pushing/Pulling – frequently within shift (34–66%)
• Lift/carry >20 lbs with assistance – occasionally within shift (1–33%)
• Reaching above shoulder – occasionally within shift (1–33%)

Mid‑Senior Level

Full‑time

Health Care Provider – Hospitals and Health Care