**Overview** Founded in 1955 Dignity Health – Northridge Hospital Medical Center is a 394-bed acute care nonprofit community hospital located in Northridge California. The hospital offers a full complement of award winning services including the Leavey Cancer Center a cardiovascular center stroke center the Center for Assault Treatment Services a pediatric medical center and the only pediatric trauma center in the San Fernando Valley. As a leading provider of compassionate high-quality and affordable patient-centered care we share a rich legacy with Dignity Health one of the nation’s five largest health care systems. We are part of a 21-state network of nearly 9000 physicians 62000 employees and more than 400 care centers. Visit dignityhealth.org/northridgehospital for more information. **Responsibilities** **Position Summary:** + Responsibile for the operational objectives of the Central Sterilization department at Northridge Hospital Medical Center, to provide management and guidance in the preparation and sterilization of instrumentation and packs and equipment assembled and dispensed through the department. + Responsibilities also include but are not limited to the sterilization quality assurance performed in the ED and L/D departments, as well as other departments using hospital sterilized products. + Interacts with personnel and other departments within the framework of the philosophy and policies established by Northridge Hospital Medical Center. + Assumes responsibility for the interpretation and implementation of hospital policies, develops and implements all departmental policies and procedures. + This position requires the full understanding and active participation in fulfilling the Mission of Northridge Hospital Medical Center. + It is expected that the employee will demonstrate behavior consistent with the Core Values. + The employee shall support Northridge Hospital Medical Centers strategic plan and the goals and direction of the quality improvement/process improvement activities. **Qualifications** **Required Education and Experience:** + High School Graduate or GED equivalent required. + 5 years acute care hospital experience required. + 3 years managerial experience directly related to Sterile Processing required. **Required Licensure:** + Certified and Registered Central Service Technician Certification (CRCST) required. + AHA BLS card required. + Certified Endoscope Reprocessor (CFER) required within 6 months of hire. + LA County Fire Card required within 90 days of hire and maintained during employment. **Preferred Qualifications:** + Operating Room experience preferred. + College degree in related field preferred. **Pay Range** $42.51 - $61.64 /hour We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.