STERILE PROCESSING MANAGER

University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Parental Leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

UT Southwestern Medical Center is seeking a Sterile Processing Manager to plan, organize, and manage the sterile instrument and equipment processing needs of the facility. Reporting to the Director of Sterile Processing, you will ensure performance and quality goals are met.

The role requires 5+ years in sterilization with 3+ years of supervision, and three certifications within 18 months. The position emphasizes leadership, process improvement, and collaboration with hospital teams.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in instrument/sterilization processing in acute care settings.
• At least 3 years of supervisory experience.
• Must obtain three certifications (CRCST, CHL, CIS) within 18 months.

Responsibilities

• Manage Sterile Processing department personnel to meet operational goals.
• Oversee hiring and performance management for unit staff.
• Monitor scheduling, staffing, and productivity to ensure adequate coverage.

Skills

Sterilization experience

Supervisory experience

Leadership

Healthcare environment

Education

CRCST

CHL

CIS

Bachelor's Degree in health science

Job description

Sterile Processing Manager

WHY UT SOUTHWESTERN?

With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the number 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth according to U.S. News & World Report, we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals. Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you'll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career!

JOB SUMMARY

Responsible for planning, organizing, and managing the activities required to meet the sterile instrument and surgical equipment processing needs of the facility and/or other areas as directed. Under general direction of the Director of Sterile Processing, managers perform work ensuring that the operational performance and quality goals of the department are met.

BENEFITS

UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:

• PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
• 100% coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay
• Paid Time Off, available day one
• Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
• Paid Parental Leave Benefit
• Wellness programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
• Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

Required

• Experience
  5 years experience involving sterilization of instruments, equipment, and supplies or related experience in the operating room/acute hospital environment and
  3 years supervisory experience
  
• Licenses and Certifications
  Must hold or attain three (3) certifications from the following credentialing organizations within 18 months of employment
  (CRCST) CRCST with Healthcare Processing Association (HSPA) or CBSPD equivalent within 1-1/2 Yrs and
  (CHL) CERTIFIED HEALTHCARE LEADER with Healthcare Processing Association (HSPA) or CBSPD equivalent within 1-1/2 Yrs and
  (CIS) CERTIFIED INSTRUMENT SPECIALST or Certified Endoscope Reprocessor with Healthcare Processing Association (HSPA) or CBSPD equivalent within 1-1/2 Yrs
  

Preferred

• Education
  Bachelor's Degree in health science or related field
  
• Experience

Sterile Processing leadership experience in a Level 1 trauma hospital.

JOB DUTIES

• Manages Sterile Processing department personnel to achieve established operational goals
• Interviews and provides input regarding hiring of all personnel for unit. Provides immediate counseling and constructive criticism and disciplinary interventions of personnel in private setting and in manner that is positive and respectful. Follows-up with accurate and timely reports to Director of Sterile Processing.
• Conducts daily and/or shift by shift review of unit assignments, scheduling and staffing plans to ensure adequate coverage of unit and adherence to policies, procedures, and productivity targets. Revises unit assignments, schedules, and plans as necessary. Utilizes staffing patterns and guidelines to foster most cost effective option for providing adequate coverage for unit.
• Generates and/or supervises generation, implementation and evaluation of occurrence reports and performance improvement activities as appropriate. Provides appropriate and timely follow-up and monitors occurrence reports and performance improvement activities and submits them to Director of Sterile Processing.
• Directs and maintains quality control parameters for sterilization processes and ensures biological/mechanical testing is performed on all cleaning/sterilization equipment throughout the hospital. Develop and maintain related policies and procedures.
• Maintains and monitors inventory levels of supplies and instruments.
• Communicates effectively with all hospital personnel and industry representatives. Participates in identification and resolution of complaints regarding unit. Reports complaints and interventions to Director of Sterile Processing to allow adequate follow-up.
• Assist with the human, fiscal, clinical, operational and quality management of department.
• Seeks opportunities to teach, mentor, promote professional growth of personnel assigned to unit. Collaborates with Clinical Educators to assist in meeting educational needs of personnel assigned to unit.
• Conducts staff and committee meetings and special projects such as educational, research and recruitment activities. Participates in routine interdisciplinary and special care conferences.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

SECURITY AND EEO STATEMENT

Security

This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.

EEO

UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.