Assistant Director, Minimally Invasive Surgery, Sterile Processing

University Hospital; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 68,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospital in San Antonio, TX seeks an experienced Sterile Processing leader to oversee decontamination, sterilization, and instrument reprocessing for patient care equipment. The role directs departments, manages inventory and resources, and ensures the highest standards of service for internal and external customers.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree, three years in acute sterile processing, supervisory experience, and a Sterile Processing Technician certification, with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required; Education and work experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.

Responsibilities

• Directs services and departments in reprocessing functions including collection, decontamination, assembly, sterilization and high-level disinfection.
• Oversees the surgical instrument inventory and supplies supporting departmental activities.
• Ensures compliance with Joint Commission, local, state and federal surveys/audits.
• Develops and ensures compliance with the departmental budget.
• Collaborates with other departments to ensure instrument availability and customer service excellence.

Skills

Sterile processing expertise

Employee supervision

Budget management

Customer service excellence

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

Responsible to and under the supervision of the Director of Sterile Processing. Directs services and departments in providing patient care equipment and surgical instrumentation reprocessing functions including; collection, decontamination, assembly, sterilization, high-level disinfection and distribution Responsible for oversight of the surgical instrument inventory and supplies supporting departmental activities. Serves as subject matter expert and resource for product reprocessing needs. Develops and ensures compliance with departmental budget. Manages fixed departmental equipment and plant property. Works collaboratively with other departments and units to ensure efficient, safe and effective instrument and equipment availability. Models excellence in customer service, ensuring the highest standards for both internal and external constituent satisfaction.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's Degree is required. Education and work experience will be considered in lieu of a degree. Three years of experience in an acute sterile processing department is required. Minimum of one year of experience in preparing for Joint Commission, local, state and/or federal surveys/audits. Two years of supervisory experience, management education preferred. Current Sterile Processing Technician certification required.