Supervisor of Central Sterile Dept

FT Evenings Managers thrive with us! HCA Healthcare is one of the nation’s leading providers of healthcare services, comprising of over 180 hospitals and about 2,000 sites of care in 21 states and the United Kingdom. We are looking for a Central Sterile Manager for our Parkridge Medical Center team where excellence creates excellence.

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free Air Med medical transportation.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long‑term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing.
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service).
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock.
• Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
• Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more.
• Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts.
• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships.
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships).
• Colleague recognition program.
• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long‑ and short‑term disability coverage and leaves of absence).
• Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee‑only coverage to full‑time and part‑time colleagues based on income.

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Note:

Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

The Central Sterile Manager provides oversight and direction to the Central Sterile Processing Department, working cohesively with the Director to develop standards and procedures for improving quality and efficiencies. The Manager promotes strong and effective working relationships with other departments within the facility.

• Certified Registered Central Sterile Technician through IAHCSMM or CBSPD, or graduate of an accredited RN program or surgical tech program.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in Central Sterile preferred.
• Prior leadership experience highly preferred.
• Leadership Certification through IAHCSMM preferred.

• Provide leadership and direction to Central Sterile staff.
• Implement improvements, changes, policies and practices on workforce initiatives.
• Demonstrate proficiency in infection‑control techniques.
• Maintain instruments and supplies at appropriate inventory levels to meet department needs.
• Use effective interview skills/techniques.
• Maintain knowledge in operations and troubleshooting Central Sterile equipment.
• Participate in and demonstrate compliance with Patient Safety Initiatives and National Patient Safety Goals (e.g., infection control, hand washing).
• Remain actively involved in the PI process as applicable to the department.
• Assure that all trays and instruments are processed following policy and procedure.
• Comply with all policies/procedures to maintain a state of continual survey and regulatory readiness.
• Maintain sterilization records for infection‑control practice.
• Manage documentation of biological reports to IC for quarterly reviews per regulatory requirement.
• Audit at least 3 trays per quarter on sterilization process, instrument trays and equipment.
• Demonstrate efficiency in all areas of the central sterile department.
• Demonstrate efficiency in isolation techniques.
• Keep accurate and complete documentation of all sterilization‑related information.
• Manage the decontamination, disinfecting and sterilization processes; assist OR staff with trays as needed.

Parkridge Medical Center is a 270‑plus‑bed hospital near downtown Chattanooga. The facility offers comprehensive diagnostic, medical, and surgical services, including cardiovascular surgery, cancer treatment, intensive care, orthopedic and spine surgery, rehabilitation, neurosurgery, OB‑GYN services, a level III neonatal intensive care unit, and behavioral health treatment centers for children and adults.

We are an opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.