**Description** **Introduction** Managers thrive with us! HCA Healthcare is one of the nation’s leading providers of healthcare services, comprising of over 180 hospitals and about 2,000 sites of care in 21 states and the United Kingdom. We are looking for a Central Sterile Manager for our Parkridge Medical Center team where excellence creates excellence. **Benefits** Parkridge Medical Center offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include: + Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation. + Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more. + Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing + 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service) + Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock + Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance. + Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more + Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts + Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships + Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships) + Colleague recognition program + Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence) + Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income. Learn more about Employee Benefits (https://careers.hcahealthcare.com/pages/employee-benefits-and-rewards) **_Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location._** HCA Healthcare has expanded our influence across the healthcare industry by investing $3.5 billion in capital improvements in recent years. Do you want to be an influencer in healthcare? Apply for our Central Sterile Manager role today! **Job Summary and Qualifications** The Central Sterile Manager providing oversight and direction to the Central Sterile Processing Department. The Manager works cohesively with the Director to develop standards and procedures for providing care and improving quality and efficiencies. They are responsible for promoting strong and effective working relationships with other departments within the facility. **What qualifications you will need:** + Certified Registered Central Sterile Technician through IAHCSMM or CBSPD or graduate of an accredited RN program or surgical tech program required + Minimum of 3 years of experience in Central Sterile preferred + Prior leadership experience highly preferred + Leadership Certification through IAHCSMM preferred **What you will do in this role:** + Provide Leadership and direction to Central Sterile staff. + Implement improvements, changes policies and practice on work force initiatives. + Demonstrate proficiency in infection control techniques. + Maintain instruments and supplies at appropriate inventory levels to meet department needs. + Demonstrate ability in using effective interview skills/techniques. + Maintain knowledge in operations and troubleshooting Central Sterile equipment. + Participate in and demonstrate compliance with the Patient Safety Initiatives, National Patient Safety Goals (i.e. infection control, hand washing etc. + Remain actively involved in PI process as applicable to department. + Assure that all trays and instruments are processed following policy and procedure. + Comply with all policies/procedures in order to maintain a state of continual survey and regulatory readiness. + Maintain sterilization records for infection control practice. + Manage documentation biological report to IC for quarterly reviews per regulatory requirement. + Audit at least 3 trays per quarter on sterilization process instrument trays and equipment. + Demonstrate efficiency in all areas of central sterile department. + Demonstrate efficiency in isolation techniques. + Keep accurate and complete documentation of all sterilization related information. + Manage the decontamination, disinfecting and sterilization processes Assists OR staff with trays as needed. Parkridge Medical Center is a 270+ bed hospital. We are near downtown Chattanooga. We feature comprehensive diagnostic, medical, and surgical services. These services include cardiovascular surgery and cancer treatment. These services include intensive care, orthopedic and spine surgery, and rehabilitation. The facility includes a state of the art neurosurgery program. Patients also have access to OB-GYN services. Patients have access to a level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. They also have access to (NICU) and behavioral health treatment centers for children and adults. "Bricks and mortar do not make a hospital. People do."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr. HCA Healthcare Co-Founder If you're looking for a leadership opportunity that provides both personal satisfaction and professional growth, apply to join HCA Healthcare as a Central Sterile Manager. **Unlock your leadership potential with HCA Healthcare.** We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.