Responsible for managing the daily operations and activities of Surgical Processing in accordance with established policies, procedures, regulations and standards.  Coordinates the daily activities of the department.  Works collaboratively with medical, nursing, materials management, and other healthcare team members to provide quality services and patient satisfaction.  This person will perform administrative functions as delegated by the manager of Surgical Processing.

Full Time / Evening Shift

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required. Associate Degree preferred.

• CRCST is preferred.  Must attain CRCST registration within first year of employment and maintain it throughout employment in this position.  Certified Healthcare Leader (CHL) highly desired.

• Requires either two years’ clinical experience within a surgical processing and/or inpatient surgery environment, plus one-year previous leadership experience, else four years’ clinical experience within a surgical processing and/or surgery environment, of which two years must be in an inpatient setting.

• Must have the ability to teach and have demonstrated ability in written and oral communications and interpersonal skills.  Thorough knowledge and understanding of the principles and theory relating to decontamination and sterilization procedures required.  Ability to learn and train staff on use of asset management systems.  Detailed knowledge of identification, proper handling of surgical instrumentation, assembly of full surgical instrument trays, surgical power equipment and scopes also required.  Ability to carry out responsibilities without direct supervision.