Supervisor - Sterile Processing

Ascension; Austin, Cary (TX, NC); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare organization in Austin, Texas, where you will play a vital role in ensuring the safety and efficiency of surgical procedures. This position involves inspecting and sterilizing surgical instruments, working in a dynamic environment that values attention to detail and compliance with health standards. As part of a dedicated team, you will contribute to the well-being of patients by maintaining high standards of cleanliness and sterility. This role offers a unique opportunity to grow your career in a supportive and mission-driven organization that prioritizes community impact and employee well-being.

Benefits

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Health Insurance Options

Retirement Benefits with Employer Match

Long-term & Short-term Disability

Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)

Tuition Reimbursement

Parental Leave & Adoption Assistance

Qualifications

• Licensure in Central Service Tech specializing in Sterile Processing is required.
• High School diploma or equivalent experience is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and evaluate surgical instruments for quality and completeness.
• Operate sterilization equipment and perform decontamination of instruments.
• Maintain inventory levels for surgical instruments and supplies.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Manual Dexterity

Knowledge of Sterilization Methods

Inventory Management

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Certification in Sterile Processing

Job description

We Are Hiring

• Sign on bonus available
• Department: Sterile Processing
• Schedule: Rotating based on need: Sunday-Wednesday 0400-330, Sunday-Wednesday 1200-2230, M-F 2200-0630
• Hospital: Seton Main, 38th St
• Location: Austin, TX

What You Will Do

Inspect, assemble and evaluate all surgical instruments and instrument sets to ensure quality, determine need for repair/replacement, validate completeness of set, and facilitate effective sterilization.

• Operate sterilization equipment and inspect instruments, equipment, and containers to ensure cleanliness and proper functioning.
• Perform decontamination of soiled instruments, sterilization containers and equipment according to instructions for use (IFUs) and established protocols.
• Correct instrument sets according to current standards, established count sheets and/or instrument tracking systems.
• Maintain proper levels of inventory to ensure availability for case carts.
• Perform regular quality assurance program audits of peers.

What You Will Need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• One or more of the following required:
  • Central Service Tech specializing in Sterile Processing credentialed from the Healthcare Sterile Processing Association obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
  • Central Service Tech specializing in Sterile Processing credentialed from the Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.

Education:

• High School diploma equivalency OR 1 year of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.
  • Note: Required professional licensure/certification can be used in lieu of education or experience, if applicable.

Additional Preferences

Help oversee and manage the daily operations of the department on designated shift. Help ensuring compliance with regulations and maintaining high standards of cleanliness and sterility. This includes supervising staff, managing inventory, and ensuring proper cleaning, sterilization, and distribution of medical instruments and supplies.

Strong attention to detail, manual dexterity, the ability to follow strict sterilization procedures, knowledge of various sterilization methods, and the capability to inspect and properly clean medical instruments and equipment to ensure patient safety; must know how to assemble and package sterile supplies, tracking inventory, recording sterilization test results, and maintaining a clean and sterile work environment.

Why Join Our Team

Ascension Seton, based in Austin, Texas, has provided thousands of associates and caregivers a rewarding career in healthcare since 1902. Ascension Seton operates more than 100 clinical locations in Central Texas and four teaching hospitals, including Dell Seton Medical Center at The University of Texas and Dell Children's Medical Center. Join us and create a career path you will love.

Ascension is a leading non-profit, faith-based national health system made up of over 134,000 associates and 2,600 sites of care, including more than 140 hospitals and 40 senior living communities in 19 states.

Our Mission, Vision and Values encompass everything we do at Ascension. Every associate is empowered to give back, volunteer and make a positive impact in their community. Ascension careers are more than jobs; they are opportunities to enhance your life and the lives of the people around you.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Ascension will provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, gender, sexual orientation, gender identification or expression, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, genetic information, carrier status or any other legally protected status or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.

As a military friendly organization, Ascension promotes career flexibility and offers many benefits to help support the well-being of our military families, spouses, veterans and reservists. Our associates are empowered to apply their military experience and unique perspective to their civilian career with Ascension.

Pay Non-Discrimination Notice

Please note that Ascension will make an offer of employment only to individuals who have applied for a position using our official application. Be on alert for possible fraudulent offers of employment. Ascension will not solicit money or banking information from applicants.

This Ministry does not participate in E-Verify and therefore cannot employ STEM OPT candidates.

Benefits

Paid time off (PTO) Various health insurance options & wellness plans Retirement benefits including employer match plans Long-term & short-term disability Employee assistance programs (EAP) Parental leave & adoption assistance Tuition reimbursement Ways to give back to your community

Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance and salary range at the time of the offer.