Responsible to the Manager Sterile Processing for the operation and administration of the Sterile Processing systems, including effective management of clinical systems, human resources, finances and the work environment. Develops, implements, and monitors sterile processing standards, and promotes the overall goals and objectives of the department’s mission. Must be able to adjust to and lead others through a rapidly changing environment

Education Required
BSN or BS in Health Care, Business Management, or Engineering required from an accredited college or university.

License, Certification and/or Registration Required:

Certified scrub tech or First Assist

Experience
• Extensive Operating Room experience preferred
• Management experience desirable

DeKalb Regional Medical Center celebrated its 35th anniversary in October 2021. Throughout its history, the team of healthcare providers here have been proud to serve the people of Fort Payne, Alabama.

Today, DeKalb Regional is 134-beds and offers comprehensive services including cardiac catheterization, geriatric psychiatric services, women’s and children’s services, bariatric services, orthopedics services, and many more. DeKalb Regional and its physicians serve patients from throughout Northeast Alabama and Western Georgia.

DeKalb Regional is committed to providing quality care close to home. The hospital is accredited by The Joint Commission and the American College of Cardiology as a Primary Stroke Center and Chest Pain Center. It was also awarded the 2023 Get with the Guidelines Rural Stroke Bronze Quality Award from the American Heart Association. In fall of 2023, DeKalb Regional was one of seven hospitals in Alabama to receive an “A” grade from The Leapfrog Group.

DeKalb Regional Medical Center has 500 employees and more than 100 members of the medical staff.