Manager Sterile Processing

Baylor Medical Center Mckinney: Location: 5252 W University Dr, McKinney, 75071 Hours: 8am-5pm, must be comfortable with 24/7 oversight of sterile processing department Patient Population: Level 2 trauma center, all surgical services, high volume of orthopedics, general, urology, OBGYN, Neuro and ENT Equipment: 3 washers, 3 sterilizers, cart washer and 24/7 operations, FTEs: 14 direct reports, 1 supervisor and 2 coordinators Job Summary 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. Essential Functions Of The Role You’ll oversee sterile processing, ensure equipment is decontaminated and sterilized efficiently, and manage surgical supply purchase and distribution. You will 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. You will oversee preventive maintenance of equipment as per guidelines to maintain excellent standards. Ensure all equipment is working. The position involves close collaboration with surgeons and other departments, verifying that set‑ups for instrumentation are accurate and appropriate. You will help create communications, training, and onboarding programs for product use and services. You will help develop policies for sterile processing to control infection risks. You must monitor staff compliance with regulatory requirements during decontamination. Key Success Factors 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. Benefits Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits 401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5% Tuition Reimbursement PTO accrual beginning Day 1 Note: Benefits may vary based upon position type and/or level. Qualifications Completion of an bachelors degree preferred Required: Minimum 3 years of leadership experience in sterile processing (includes supervisor experience) Must have one of the following: 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) #J-18808-Ljbffr Baylor Scott & White Health