Manager Sterile Processing

Baylor Scott & White Health • Frisco, TX

66d

About The Position

As a Sterile Processing Manager, manage activities related to sterile processing. Ensure compliance with all processes. Oversee multiple sites and manage large teams to ensure industry standards are followed.

Requirements

• Completion of an associate degree or, alternatively, 2 years of relevant work experience above the minimum requirement.
• Minimum 3 years of prior work experience in a similar field.
• Must have one of the following: LVN, Certified Surgical Technologist (CST), Certified Board Sterile Pricing & Dist (CBSPD), Certified Sterile Proc/Distr Tech (CSPDT), Sterile Processing Mgmt Certification (CSPM), or Certified Reg Central Service Tech through IAHCSMM (CRCST).

Nice To Haves

• Good understanding of medical supplies and instruments, as well as how hospitals and clinics operate.
• Comprehensive understanding of aseptic techniques.
• Familiarity with various types of sterilizers and cleaning equipment, and ability to ensure their efficient operation.
• Experience with the Ethylene Oxide (ETO) sterilization process and Spill Plan Alarm System, if relevant.
• Exceptional written and spoken communication capabilities.
• Exceptional attention to detail combined with excellent time management abilities.
• Customer service-focused mindset. Ability to communicate professionally with healthcare providers, insurance companies, physicians, and all staff.
• A deep understanding of relevant regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Oversee sterile processing, ensure equipment is decontaminated and sterilized efficiently, and manage surgical supply purchase and distribution.
• Direct your team, making recommendations on hiring, firing, reviews, training, delegation, and troubleshooting.
• Ensure supplies, instruments, and equipment are restocked accurately and timely. Clean specialty carts daily.
• Oversee preventive maintenance of equipment as per guidelines to maintain excellent standards. Ensure all equipment is working.
• Collaborate closely with surgeons and other departments, verifying that set-ups for instrumentation are accurate and appropriate.
• Create communications, training, and onboarding programs for product use and services.
• Develop policies for sterile processing to control infection risks. Monitor staff compliance with regulatory requirements during decontamination.

Benefits

• Eligibility on day 1 for all benefits
• Dollar-for-dollar 401(k) match, up to 5%
• Debt-free tuition assistance, offering access to many no-cost and low-cost degrees, certificates and more
• Immediate access to time off benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees