Manager Sterile Processing Department
Are you looking for a rewarding career with family-friendly hours and top-notch benefits? We’re looking for qualified candidates like you to join our Texas Health family.
- Work location: Texas Health Frisco, Frisco, TX
- Core work hours: Monday-Friday 8:00a-5:00p
Texas Health Frisco
Texas Health Frisco is a 93-bed, acute-care, full-service hospital and medical office community offering both primary and multispecialty care. Located in North Dallas-Fort Worth, our hospital provides convenient access to high-quality care for residents of Frisco and nearby communities.
We provide specialized services in women’s health, outpatient surgery, neonatal intensive care, and emergency medicine. Texas Health Frisco is a designated Baby-Friendly facility, a Joint Commission-certified hospital, and recognized as a Pathway to Excellence organization.
Job Description
Human Resource Management
*Functions in accordance with hospital policies
*Reinforces compliance of staff with hospital policies
*Gives informal/formal feedback regarding performance throughout the year
*Participates in selection and hiring of qualified staff
*Promotes retention initiatives
*Assists in career development of staff
*Promotes staff development
*Facilitates Professional Practice Model philosophy and employee participation
*Serves as a role model and mentor
*Inspires growth and development in staff, students and others
*Maintains open active communication among all staff within the department and with customers of the department
*Assists staff in developing effective communication skills
Customer and Interdepartmental Relations
*Actively promotes satisfaction targets related to: Patients, Employees and Physicians
*Provides rewards & recognition for accomplishments of staff
*Uses effective interpersonal skills to address staff or physician concerns
*Promptly attempts to resolve complaints/concerns
*Fosters interdisciplinary environment to promote optimal outcomes
*Supports/participates in hospital initiatives in the community
*Actively participates in and leads interdisciplinary teams
*Helps support and develop Unit Based Professional Practice Model council
OR Functions
*Run Bowie test on all sterilizers at the beginning of each day
*Load and return instrument cart to procedural areas with any trays sent down at night
*Replenish as needed specialty instrument trays for other areas
*Clean, decontaminate and sterilize specialty trays for clinical areas
*Order supplies, replacement instruments
*Maintain accurate sterilization records and report monthly totals to QA
*Pick up instrument carts, sterilize and return all trays to end users
*Process rental invoices for payment after verification
Clinical Operations
*Actively participates in the PI process
*Independently able to problem solve and meet changing needs of staff, physicians and new technology/procedures
*Facilitates the provision of safe, competent processing of equipment and supplies
*Clarifies and encourages staff compliance with hospital clinical policies
*Facilitates compliance with regulatory and accreditation agencies
*Provides legal/ethical guidance for department
*Supports the use of PI tools to appropriately address clinical or quality issues/concerns
*Facilitates the provision of safe processing for supplies and equipment used on patients of all age populations served in the OR, OB, NICU and throughout the facility.
Leadership/Professional Development
*Serves as a leader to staff in problem solving, decision making and planning activities
*Completes or assists with performance evaluations and submits to Human Resources on time
*Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs
*Demonstrates accountability and responsibility by independently completing projects/assignments on time
*Serves as chair/member for committees, teams and task forces as requested
*Provides continuing education regarding TJC and other agency guidelines/standards
Education
H.S. Diploma or equivalent required
Bachelor’s Degree preferred
Experience
3 years clinical experience in a sterile processing department including some supervisory or leadership functions required. ****** Must have supervisor or above experience and managing a staff and processes ********
Licenses and Certifications (any of these certifications are required upon hire)
CRCST – Certified Registered Central Service Technician
CSPDT – Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician
CBSPD – Certification Board for Sterile Processing & Distribution
Skills
Understanding and knowledge of instrument sterilization/reprocessing, storage and AAMI standards
Why Texas Health?
At Texas Health Resources, our mission is “to improve the health of the people in the communities we serve”.
As part of the Texas Health family and its 28,000+ employees, we’re one of the largest employers in the Dallas Fort Worth area. Our career growth and professional development opportunities are top-notch and our benefits are equally outstanding. Come be a part of our exceptional team as we improve the health of the people in our communities every day. You belong here.
Learn more about our culture, benefits, and recent awards.
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Location: Frisco, TX US
Job ID: 25004311
Area of Interest: Leadership
Job Type: Full-time
Facility: Texas Health Frisco 12400 N Dallas Parkway TX 75033
