Manager of Central Sterile Processing

Methodist Healthcare System; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) Plan with match

Tuition assistance and student loan assistance

Additional life and legal insurance

Wellbeing support services

Job summary

Methodist Healthcare System in San Antonio, Texas seeks a Manager for Central Sterile Processing. This role oversees daily operations, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, managing the departmental budget, and fostering collaboration among staff.

The ideal candidate will have a background in nursing and possess management experience. A comprehensive benefits package is offered, including healthcare, retirement plans, and educational support.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years in Operating Room (OR) and 1 year in a management position.
• 2 years experience in sterile processing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of Central Sterile Processing Department.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory policies and procedures.
• Prepare departmental budget and manage variances.
• Coordinate collaboration between staff and physicians.
• Evaluate recommendations for operations improvements.

Skills

Management experience

Sterilization knowledge

Collaboration skills

Staff training

Education

Graduate of accredited nursing program

Associate or baccalaureate degree

Job description

Job Summary

The Manager of Central Sterile Processing oversees the daily operations of the department to include staffing, services, quality and finance. The Manager ensures that policies and procedures are in compliance with regulatory agencies.

Essential Job Functions

• Coordinates activities within the Sterile Processing Department (SPD) area. Ensures daily readiness of staff and department for JCAHO, AAMI, AORN, state/local agencies.
• Prepares and maintains a departmental annual capital and operating budget. Communicate any variances to the VP of Operations.
• Coordinates and promotes collaboration between physicians, nursing staff, department managers and department personnel to support new services and departmental operations.
• Assures that personnel are appropriately oriented, trained and supervised to enhance the efficiency of operations. Yearly employee feedback and competency are completed on the employee’s birthday month.
• Acts as a resource on matters related to sterilization, decontamination, and surgical instruments and equipment.
• Evaluates and communicates recommendations to the VP of Operations regarding space, facilities, equipment, supplies and staffing levels.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited program for nursing preferred; associate degree or baccalaureate program.
• Minimum experience of two years in the OR and one year in a management position.
• Two years experience in sterile processing is preferred.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long‑and short‑term disability coverage and leaves of absence
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.