Director Sterile Processing Jobs in Park Ridge, IL

Location: Remote with 50% travel 

Department: Sterile Processing

Schedule: Days | Full-time

Salary range: $125,689 - $170,049 per year

Eligible for an annual bonus incentive 

• Design, implement, and direct a national sterile processing quality assurance, training, and associate development program 
• Implement high reliability and lean principles to eliminate process errors, elevate department standards, and keep care environments safe for patients
• Build reliable systems to monitor manufacturer reprocessing guidelines, ensuring all medical devices are sterilized and fully compliant with industry standards
• Establish clear key performance indicators and outcome measures to track department performance and continuously drive operational excellence
• Lead national initiatives and strategic objectives that align sterile processing operations directly with the organization's overall mission and growth targets

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• One or more of the following required:
  • Certified Central Service Tech obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date. Certification Board for Sterile Processing Distribution (CBSPD) also accepted.
  • Certified Manager Central Service Tech specializing in Sterile Processing obtained prior to hiredate or job transfer date.
  • Healthcare Leadership obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.

Education:

• High School diploma equivalency with 5 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required, with 2 of those years being in leadership/management OR Associate's degree/Bachelor's degree with 3 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required, with 2 of those years being in leadership/management.

• Master's degree

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 97,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

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Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.

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