Summary:
Manages the decontamination and sterilization of reusable supplies and patient care equipment. Manages the daily operations of the assigned department to ensure alignment with departmental and organizational objectives.

Work Schedule: Full Time Flex

Location: Northern Region, may require some travel between facilities. 

Responsibilities:

• Ensures safe and efficient decontamination and sterilization of reusable patient care supplies. Ensures compliance with guidelines from regulatory agencies and system policies. Manages processing and reassembly of medical supplies, equipment, and instrumentation.
• Assists with developing specific departmental goals, standards, and objectives which directly support the strategic plan and vision of the organization.
• Manages staff relations including performance management, staff satisfaction, and conflict management. Performs and oversees scheduling, recruitment, and payroll.
• Monitors departmental budgets, regulatory compliance, departmental contracts, and vendor relations. Determines and justifies needs for systems/equipment/supplies purchases, monitors usage, and oversees proper working order and/or stock supplies.
• Within scope of job, requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgement and the ability to work with minimal supervision.  Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and take appropriate action.

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Credentials:
* Certified Registered Central Services Technician

• Other information:
  Minimum Required Education: Bachelor's Degree. Preferred: Master's degree.
  Required Licensure/Certification: CRCST.
  Minimum Experience: 5 years of related experience.
• IF APPLICABLE: BLS through the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer with card in-hand before start date.  BLS or CPR card must be good through sixty days of hire.  All life support certification cards must be issued by either the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer. (American Red Cross for the Professional Rescuer is only good upon hire and all renewals will need to be through an American Heart Association sanctioned course.)