Sterile Processing Manager

University Health; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

University Health in San Antonio is seeking an experienced administrator to oversee the Sterile Processing Department and provide fiscal leadership. You will manage reprocessing services, inventory, and compliance with audits to ensure safe, available patient care equipment.

The role requires five years in sterile processing, three years of progressive management, a Sterile Processing Technician certification, and proficiency with standard business software.

Qualifications

• Five years of experience in an acute sterile processing department is required.
• Three years of progressive management experience is preferred.
• Bachelor’s Degree is preferred; education and work experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Current Sterile Processing Technician certification is required.
• Proficiency with standard business software is required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee general administration and fiscal oversight of the Sterile Processing Department.
• Manage services and departments in providing patient care equipment and surgical instrumentation reprocessing.
• Administer collection, decontamination, assembly, sterilization, high-level disinfection and distribution.
• Manage instrument inventory and supplies; ensure compliance with audits and surveys.
• Develop and ensure compliance with the departmental budget; collaborate with other departments.

Skills

Budgeting

Leadership

Customer service

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Sterile Processing Technician certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

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.