Manager of Central Sterile

Job Type

Full-time

Description

About Jordan Valley Community Health Center:

Jordan Valley Community Health Center (JVCHC) is a mission-driven organization dedicated to improving the health of individuals and families in underserved communities. We provide comprehensive healthcare services including primary medical, dental, vision, and behavioral health. Our mission is simple: Improve our community's health through access and relationships. By working collaboratively with partners and continually innovating, JVCHC strives to be a leader in providing essential healthcare for the underserved, ensuring everyone in our community has access to quality healthcare.

Job Summary:

The Manager of Central Sterile is responsible for the overall management, coordination, and continuous improvement of the Central Sterilization Department. This role ensures all sterile processing operations meet regulatory requirements, industry standards, and organizational goals. In addition to overseeing daily operations, the Manager will develop, implement, and maintain processes and protocols for sterile field setup and maintenance in surgical practices. The position serves as a key resource for the surgical team, providing training and education on sterile techniques, aseptic practices, and regulatory compliance. This role also leverages clinical expertise as a scrub technician to assist in the operating room when needed, ensuring seamless surgical support. By combining leadership, process development, and hands-on clinical skills, the Manager fosters a culture of safety, efficiency, and excellence in sterile preparation and surgical services.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide daily leadership and direction to the Central Sterilization Department, ensuring optimal workflow, quality control, and regulatory compliance.
• Supervise staff, process timesheets, conduct performance evaluations, and partner with HR on recruitment, onboarding, and retention.
• Manage department scheduling, staffing levels, and professional development to support operational needs and employee growth.
• Maintain budget oversight, manage inventory, and control expenses by efficiently utilizing available resources.
• Develop, implement, and maintain written protocols and SOPs for sterile field setup, instrument processing, decontamination, sterilization, storage, and distribution.
• Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia providers, surgical technologists, dental, and medical clinic leadership to standardize best practices for sterile field maintenance across all specialties.
• Work with leadership to plan for new equipment, process improvements, and workflow efficiencies.
• Oversee the preparation, sterilization, storage, and timely distribution of surgical instruments and supplies to ensure readiness for all cases.
• Ensure instrumentation is processed within established departmental timeframes using tracking systems to monitor location and status.
• Collaborate with vendors to coordinate preventive maintenance, repairs, and timely replacement of instruments and equipment.
• Maintain accurate documentation of sterilization cycles, biological testing, chemical indicators, equipment maintenance, and instrument repair.
• Train and educate staff in sterile processing procedures, sterile field setup, and OR aseptic practices, ensuring ongoing competency.
• Document training activities and maintain accurate competency records for all sterile processing staff.
• Monitor staff compliance with infection control and safety standards; conduct regular audits, quality checks, and corrective action plans as needed.
• Collaborate with Infection Prevention to ensure accurate and complete maintenance of all applicable logs.
• Participate in accreditation surveys, inspections, and quality improvement initiatives to ensure regulatory readiness.
• Serve as a liaison between Central Sterilization and Procedure Clinic to ensure effective communication and case preparation.
• Support department managers and courier operations to ensure proper distribution of sterilized instruments to all satellite clinics.
• Respond promptly to provider requests or urgent needs regarding instruments and handpieces.
• Keep leadership informed of any equipment, supply, or procedural issues that may impact sterilization services.
• Assist in the operating room as a scrub technician when operational needs arise, ensuring seamless case flow and sterile field integrity.
• Promote effective working relationships and collaboration across departments to support the organization's mission, goals, and objectives.
• Demonstrate professionalism, respect, and courtesy toward patients, families, visitors, and staff.
• Achieve all assigned goals and objectives within designated timeframes.
• Perform other duties assigned to support clinical excellence, operational efficiency, and patient safety

Benefits Overview:

• Medical and Prescription Drug Coverage: Three comprehensive plan options (Buy-up, Base, and High Deductible) through UnitedHealthcare's Choice Plus network, covering various deductibles and out-of-pocket limits. Includes access to telemedicine services via Teladoc.
• Health Savings Account (HSA): Available for employees in the High Deductible Plan with employer contributions and tax advantages.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA): Options for both healthcare and dependent care FSAs, allowing pre-tax contributions for qualified expenses.
• Dental and Vision Coverage: Dental insurance through Cigna's DPPO network and vision coverage through EyeMed's Insight network.
• Retirement Plan: Pre-tax and Roth 403(b) retirement plans with a 5% employer match starting after 30 days of employment.
• Life and Disability Insurance: Basic Life and AD&D insurance provided at no cost, with the option to purchase additional coverage. Long-term and short-term disability insurance are also available.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Free confidential support for personal and professional challenges, including counseling and crisis intervention.
• Additional Voluntary Benefits: Options for critical illness, accident, hospital care, and pet insurance through MetLife.
• Pay on Demand Available.

Holidays:

• Nine paid holidays per year.

Health Requirements:

All employees are required to provide proof of vaccination for Flu, Hepatitis B and Tuberculosis (TB) as part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and healthy workplace.

Application Process:

Interested applicants should submit a resume and cover letter through the JVCHC career portal at Careers & Education - Jordan Valley . Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
Jordan Valley Community Health Center is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

Requirements

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED
• CRCST and/or CST certification required or obtained within 6 months
• Current BLS Certification or obtained within 90 days of hire.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Minimum 1 year of experience in sterile processing, surgical technology, or related field, with at least 1 year in a supervisory or leadership role.
• Experience developing protocols, policies, and training programs for sterile field and surgical practices.
• Demonstrated ability to train and mentor staff in both technical skills and regulatory compliance.
• Familiarity with AAMI, AORN, OSHA, and infection prevention standards