Sterile Processing Team Lead

Children's Health; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee medical plan after 3 years

4%-10% savings plan match

Paid Parental Leave

Caregiver Leave

Adoption reimbursement

Job summary

Children's Health in Dallas, TX seeks a Sterile Processing Team Lead to supervise the Central Sterile Processing Department. This on-site role oversees daily operations, policy guidance, staff training, and scheduling for the sterile processing team, ensuring efficient, compliant instrument sterilization.

The position requires a minimum of 3 years as a Certified Central Sterile Processing Technician, with a preference for 5+ years as a Certified Operating Room Technologist and a Bachelor's

Qualifications

• At least 3 years Certified Central Sterile Processing Technician required.
• At least 5 years Certified Operating Room Technologist preferred.
• Four-year Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience preferred.
• Certified Central Sterile Processing Technician required.

Responsibilities

• Direct and monitor the daily activities of the sterile processing department to ensure functions are completed efficiently and effectively.
• Maintain knowledge of and guidance related to departmental and hospital policies and procedures.
• Select, train and orient sterile processing technicians; develop performance standards and evaluate staff.
• Prepare employee schedules and monitor attendance to meet staffing needs.
• Review and maintain equipment cleaning, sterilization and maintenance records.
• Have knowledge of surgical instrumentation and medical equipment and troubleshoot issues.
• Promote efficient use of materials and resources; participate in quality improvement data collection.
• Function as a sterile processing technician when staffing is short.
• Maintain good communication with customers served by sterile processing technicians.

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Job Title & Specialty Area: Sterile Processing Team Lead

Department: Sterile Processing Distribution

Location: Dallas, TX

Shift: Monday - Friday, 2:30PM - 11:00PM

Job Type: On-Site

Why Children's Health?

At Children's Health, our mission is to Make Life Better for Children, and we recognize that their health plays a crucial role in achieving this goal. Through our cutting-edge treatments and affiliation with UT Southwestern, we strive to deliver an extraordinary patient and family experience, ensuring that every moment, big or small, contributes to their overall well-being. Our dedication to promoting children's health extends beyond our organization and encompasses the broader community. Together, we can make a significant difference in the lives of children and contribute to a brighter and healthier future for all.

Summary

Responsible for planning, directing, and coordinating the day-to-day activities of the Central Sterile Processing Department.

Responsibilities

• Direct and monitor the daily activities of the sterile processing department to ensure departmental functions are completed efficiently and effectively.
• Maintain knowledge of and provide information and guidance related to departmental and hospital policies and procedures.
• Select, train and orient sterile processing technicians; develop standards of performance, evaluate staff performance, and initiate or make recommendations for personnel actions
• Prepare employee schedule and monitor employee attendance and make changes to meet staffing needs.
• Review and maintain accurate equipment cleaning, sterilization and maintenance records.
• Have technical knowledge of surgical instrumentation, medical equipment, and be able to problem solve when issues arise with each.
• Promote efficient use of materials and financial resources
• Participate in data collection opportunities for quality improvement activities
• Function in the capacity of a sterile processing technician when there are shortages in staffing
• Maintains a relationship based on good communication with each customer the sterile processing technician serves.
• Direct and monitor the daily activities of the sterile processing department to ensure departmental functions are completed efficiently and effectively.
• Maintain knowledge of and provide information and guidance related to departmental and hospital policies and procedures.
• Select, train and orient sterile processing technicians; develop standards of performance, evaluate staff performance, and initiate or make recommendations for personnel actions
• Prepare employee schedule and monitor employee attendance and make changes to meet staffing needs.

Work Experience

• At least 3 years Certified Central Sterile Processing Technician required
• At least 5 years Certified Operating Room Technologist preferred

Education

• Four-year Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience preferred

Licenses And Certifications

• Certified Central Sterile Processing Technician required

A Place Where You Belong

We put our people first. We welcome, value, and respect the beliefs, identities and experiences of our patients and colleagues. We are committed to delivering culturally effective care, creating meaningful partnerships in the communities we serve, and equipping and developing our team members to make Children’s Health a place where everyone can contribute.

Holistic Benefits – How We’ll Care For You

• Employee portion of medical plan premiums are covered after 3 years
• 4%-10% employee savings plan match based on tenure
• Paid Parental Leave (up to 12 weeks)
• Caregiver Leave
• Adoption and surrogacy reimbursement

As an equal opportunity employer, Children's Health does not discriminate against employees or applicants because of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, age, national origin, veteran or military status, disability, or genetic information or any other Federal or State legally-protected status or class. This applies to all aspects of the employer-employee relationship including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, promotion, transfer pay, training, discipline, workforce adjustments, termination, employee benefits, and any other employment-related activity.