Sterile Processing Manager

University Health System; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

University Health System seeks a departmental administrator to oversee the Sterile Processing Department, ensuring safe, compliant reprocessing of patient care equipment and instruments. You will lead collection, decontamination, assembly, sterilization, high-level disinfection, and distribution activities while optimizing inventory and service delivery.

The role requires 5+ years in sterile processing, 3+ years in management, and APCS certification; a Bachelor’s degree is preferred or

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred; education and work experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Five years of experience in an acute sterile processing department is required.
• Minimum of three years of experience in preparing for Joint Commission, local, state and/or federal surveys/audits.
• Three years of progressive management experience is preferred.
• Current Sterile Processing Technician certification required.
• Proficiency with standard business software is required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the general administration and fiscal oversight of the Sterile Processing Department.
• Manage instrument and equipment reprocessing operations including decontamination, sterilization, and distribution.
• Ensure readiness for Joint Commission surveys and audits.
• Develop and manage the departmental budget and fixed equipment inventory.
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure instrument availability and customer service excellence.

Skills

Sterile processing

Management experience

Business software proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Sterile Processing Technician certification

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

Responsible for the general administration and fiscal oversight of the University HealthSterile Processing Department. Manages services and departments in providing patient care equipment and surgical instrumentation reprocessing functions including: collection, decontamination, assembly, sterilization, high-level disinfection and distribution. Manages 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 preferred. Education and work experience will be considered in lieu of a degree. Five years of experience in an acute sterile processing department is required. Minimum of three years of experience in preparing for Joint Commission, local, state and/or federal surveys/audits. Three years of progressive management experience is preferred. Current Sterile Processing Technician certification required. Proficiency with standard business software is required.