Fresno Surgical Hospital is known for excellence in surgical care delivery and patient satisfaction. Our goal is to provide a high quality of care through compassion to all we serve by creating a supportive environment for patients, clinical staff and employees.

This position is accountable for leading the Sterile Processing team. Preparing and storing hospital supplies, surgical instruments, and equipment.

Salary: $25 - $43 (Depending on Experience)

Hours: 8 Hour Exempt

Minimum Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Business or related field preferred or an equivalent of education and experience.
• 5+ years of experience

Required License and Certification

• CRCST or CPSPD required
• Certification in Healthcare Leadership (CHL) from IAHCSMM or in Sterile Processing Management from CBSPD must be obtained from one year of hire or entry into job

Required Skills

• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to demonstrate clear oral and written communication skills
• Ability to effectively plan and prioritize work.
• Ability to maintain collaborative working relationships to ensure a positive and productive work environment.
• Ability to provide exceptional customer service.
• Basic understanding of various functions of the department.
• Conscientious regard for technical and minute procedures.
• Knowledgeable with cleaning and sterilization procedures and techniques.
• PC competency, working knowledge of Microsoft Office Products (Word/Excel)
• Thorough knowledge of medical terminology and nomenclature of items and equipment used by the department.

Essential Functions

• Ability to accept suggestions for improvement from all staff and all departments.
• Assists in handling and care of surgical instrument training classes for O.R and Sterile Processing employees.
• Responsible for organizing work flow processes and assuring a smooth transition from shift to shift.
• Maintain employee attendance records and administer e-time
• Consults with Director of Surgical Services on department problems and interpretation of hospital policies to ensure department needs are met.
• Keep updated on all AMMI standards and maintain those standards within the department.
• Ensures proper operation of autoclave units prior to use on a daily basis. Files requisitions and inventories supplies.
• Helps with loaning and borrowing of instruments.
• Maintain accurate records for all autoclaves, biological tests, equipment, etc.
• Maintain accurate records for returns/repairs while working closely with Materials Management.
• Performs tray assemblage, proper packaging and preparation of all applicable supplies for sterilization.
• Monitors sterility dates on supplies.
• Processes or oversees all contaminated instruments and supplies returned to Central Service.
• Properly loads, operates and cleans all sterilizers, gas and steam, and all general equipment using biological and chemical control tests as required by department.
• Responsible for keeping OR and Scheduling notified of new equipment.
• Responsible for organization of instrument trays, instrument count sheets, and instrument storage and locator files.
• Responsible for updating equipment books/rands and maintaining files with manufacturers sterilization recommendations.
• Ensures biological and chemical tests at beginning of the day shift and records results in appropriate log.
• Stores prepared articles and supplies in designated areas.
• Understands specialty equipment, keeps knowledge up-to-date, is technical resource for others, follows technology practices and standards.
• Uses knowledge of sterilization principles to correctly wrap or package items for sterilization.
• Responsible for successful regulatory surveys related to SPD.
• Other duties as assigned.

Fresno Surgical Hospital complies with federal, state, and/or local laws regarding mandatory vaccination of its workforce.  If you are offered this position and must be vaccinated under any applicable law, you will be required to show proof of full vaccination or obtain an approval of a religious or medical exemption prior to your start date.