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*Starting pay is based on experience, skills, and equity; exceptions may apply for highly qualified candidates. Additional pay (e.g., shift, oncall, or weekend differentials) and benefits may apply.Annual pay may vary based on FTE status.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Operational Leadership -Provide on time availability of supplies/instrumentation for surgical and clinic procedures, appropriate and timely processing of sterile items, sterile supply (soft goods) availability according to established PAR levels. Ensure that the operation of all sterile processing functions is performed in accordance to regulatory and hospital standards, and internal policy and procedure. Collaborate with others in SPD, Periop, Clinic leadership ensuring current processes are relevant and best practice as relates to SPD activities. Create or validate the daily assignments for sterile processing staff. Responsible for time keeping for their respective shift. Provide supervision in the absence of the SPD Manager.

• Staff Supervision -Plans and supervises activities of Sterile Processing & Distribution (SPD) team and perioperative and clinic flow. Leads staff meetings and assures educational presentations are relevant to staff, participates in interviewing and recommendations for hire/retention. Ensures successful orientation for new hires; counsels staff; coaches and provides feedback to staff and completes and assists Manager/Director in completing annual evaluations and corrective action in a timely manner.

• Staff Leadership -Maintains positive environment to assure morale supports retention of qualified staff & assures productivity measures are met. Assures preceptors skills match needs of new staff to ensure successful orientation for new hires; monitors staff competency standards on annual basis. Counsel's staff as warranted. Is available to assist staff in understanding rules, regulations and responsibilities of employment, managing their work time and encouraging their achievements.

• Resource Management -Ensure efficient and cost effective resource management, including staffing, supplies, equipment, and instrumentation. Assures policies/protocols for activities in SPD are followed; provides input to protocol/policy formulation & revision as indicated. Validates record keeping in accord with hospital and regulatory agency requirements (JCAHO, OSHA). Manages timely preventive maintenance for instrumentation and equipment. Assists in management of instrument/equipment as relates to repair/replacement protocols. Monitors best practices to assure optimal quality is delivered in all functions/behaviors relevant to SPD.

• Fiscal Responsibility -Demonstrates fiscal and operational accountability. Maintains current and up to date knowledge of SPD requirements.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or equivalent

• 5+ years of work experience in a related job discipline

• Certification as either Certified Registered Central Supply Technician (CRCST), OR Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician (CSPDT) is required

• Additional certification of either Certified Healthcare Leader (CHL), OR Certified Sterile Processing Management (CSPM) is preferred

At Cincinnati Children's, we come to work with one goal: to make children's health better. We believe in a holistic team approach, both in caring for patients and their families, and in advancing science and discovery. We strive to do better and find energy and inspiration in our shared purpose. If you want to be the best you can be, you can do it at Cincinnati Children's.

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• Recognized by U.S. News & World Report as atop 10 best Children's Hospitals in the nation for more than 15 years

• Consistently among the top 3 Children's Hospitals for National Institutes of Health (NIH)Funding

• Recognized as one of America's Best Large Employers (2025), America's Best Employers for New Grads (2025)

• One of the nation'sAmerica's Most Innovative Companiesas noted by Fortune

• Consistently certified as great place to work

• A Leading Disability Employeras noted by theNational Organization on Disability

• Magnet designated for the fourth consecutive time by theAmerican Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)

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