Sterile Processing Manager at Lifepoint Health

Pasco, Washington, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

15 May, 26

Salary

42.94

Posted On

14 Feb, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Critical Thinking, Decisive Judgment, Surgical Instruments Knowledge, Decontamination Techniques, Sterilization Techniques, Leadership, Quality Assurance, Inventory Management, Record Keeping, Process Improvement, Mentoring, Precepting, BLS Certification, IAHCSMM Certification, CBSPD Certification

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Job Title: Sterile Processing Manager Job Type: FT days Hourly Wage: $30.22-$42.94 Schedule: Days About Us Lourdes Medical Center is a 35-bed hospital located in Pasco, WA, and is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network committed to making communities healthier® with acute care, rehabilitation, and behavioral health facilities from coast to coast. From your first day to your next career milestone—your experience matters Your experience matters: Lourdes Medical Center At Lourdes Medical Center, we are committed to empowering and supporting a diverse and determined workforce that can drive quality, scalability, and significant impact across our hospitals and communities. In your role, you’ll support those in our facilities who interface with and provide care to our patients and community members. We believe that our collective efforts will shape a healthier future for the communities we serve. Qualifications and requirements: Required Skills Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action. Minimum Work Experience Minimum three (3) years in a Central Processing Department or equivalent, including extensive knowledge of surgical instruments, supplies, decontamination, and sterilization techniques. Previous leadership experience preferred. Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) – Preferred IAHCSMM Certification and/or CBSPD certification – Required Bilingual and/or English-Spanish speaking preferred. Ability to work with culturally diverse population. Licenses: Central Processing Specialty Certification. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Oversees personnel engaged in processing, decontaminating, sterilizing, and delivering a wide variety of patient care items and surgical instruments according to established policies and procedures. Coordinates, develops, and maintains functions of Central Sterile with all user departments. Maintains proper storage and adequate inventory of designated surgical instrumentation. Monitors equipment distribution and maintains accurate records. Inspects area daily and takes corrective action when situations do not meet standards or requirements. Ensures maintenance of established quality assurance program standards by performing item sterilization tests, interpreting data and graphs, and verifying correct operation of sterilizers. Oversees and assists with decontamination and sterilization of reusable equipment returned from user departments. Ensures that department policies are reviewed annually and updated at least every three years or as necessary. Reviews sterilization records for accuracy and completeness. Identifies issues and initiates process changes in collaboration with the OR Manager. Actively participates in committees to improve patient care. Actively participates in additional assignments within the department. Acts as mentor and preceptor for new personnel. Performs other related duties as assigned or requested. Education: Associate Degree or equivalent education required. Central Processing course completion preferred. What do we offer: Fundamental to providing great care is supporting and rewarding our team. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers: • Shift differential • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, plus flexible-spending and health-savings accounts • Competitive paid time off and extended illness bank package for full-time employees • Income-protection programs, such as life, accident, critical-injury insurance, short- and long-term disability, and identity theft coverage • Tuition reimbursement, loan assistance, and 401(k) matching • Employee assistance program, including mental, physical, and financial wellness • Professional development and growth opportunities Connect with our Recruiter: Not ready to complete an application, or have questions? Please get in touch with Hunter Delacruz via email, Hunter.Delacruz@lifepoint.net. EEOC Statement “Lourdes Medical Center” is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Lourdes Medical Center is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.” Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country. We employ and provide care to people from all walks of life. We are committed to promoting healing, providing hope, preserving dignity and producing value with an inclusive workforce in which diversity is leveraged, respected, and reflective of the patients, family members, customers and team members we serve.

Responsibilities

This role oversees personnel responsible for processing, decontaminating, sterilizing, and delivering patient care items and surgical instruments according to established procedures. The manager coordinates Central Sterile functions with user departments, maintains inventory, monitors equipment, and ensures quality assurance standards are met through testing and record review.