Manager Central Sterile Processing - Moorestown

At Cooper University Health Care, our commitment to providing extraordinary health care begins with our team. Our extraordinary professionals are continuously discovering clinical innovations and enhanced access to the most up-to-date facilities, equipment, technologies and research protocols. We have a commitment to our employees by providing competitive rates and compensation, a comprehensive employee benefits programs, attractive working conditions, and the chance to build and explore a career opportunity by offering professional development.

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Manages a 24-hour department responsible for the activities of sterile processing,

decontamination and distribution of sterilized products to inpatient and outpatient care

departments and entities.

Plans, designs and monitors procedures for a variety of activities relating to the processing

and sterilization of surgical/medical equipment, supplies and materials to assure

compliance with quality and safety standards.

Ensures staff provides high quality infection control and patient focused services which

comply with regulatory, state, local and federal requirements.

Directs the administration and coordination of sterile processing and decontamination of

surgical instruments, and other medical/surgical devices and equipment as well as

distribution of same, including management of the case cart delivery system for surgical

procedures.

Develops and maintains budgets and ongoing staff development.

5 years or more of experience in a sterile processing or operating room environment, minimum of at least 2 years in a supervisory capacity, acquired knowledge of decontamination and sterilization sciences, case cart systems and medical/surgical supplies and equipment.

In depth knowledge of the following standards: AAMI (Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation), AORN, FDA, JCAHO, and OSHA. Computer and financial management experience required.

Demonstrates competence in management and leadership skills.

Demonstrates effective written and oral communication skills. Word, Excel, Office software and analytical skills required.

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing or related healthcare field, preferred.

Current NJ-CRCST Certification (Certified Registered Central Service Technician) required. ASHCSP (The American Society of Healthcare Central Service Professionals) or IAHCSMM (International Association of Healthcare Central Service Material Management) required, CHL preferred.