Manager Sterile Processing

Manager Sterile ProcessingLocation-Texas Health DentonTexas Health Denton is a 255-bed, full-service hospital providing convenient care to people across North Texas and Southern Oklahoma since 1987. With more than 1,100 employees and 450 physicians on our medical staff we’re one of Denton County’s largest employers.We specialize in Cancer Care, Neck & Back Program, Critical Care, Neonatology, CT Cardiac Imaging, Neurology, Electrophysiology, Orthopedics & Sports Medicine, Emergency Care, Robotic Surgery, Endovascular Surgery, Stroke Care, General Surgery, Weight Loss Surgery, Heart & Vascular Services, Women & Infants Care, Interventional Radiology and Wound Care & Hyperbaric Treatment.Texas Health Denton is a Joint Commission-accredited Primary (Level II) Stroke Center and Chest Pain Center, a Metabolic & Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence and a Magnet® designated hospital.Our four-story specialty center for women and infants features 12 labor and delivery beds, 2 C-section suites along with 6 antepartum and 24 postpartum beds. Texas Health Denton is the city’s only provider of obstetrical and neonatal intensive care services and is the largest provider of obstetrical services in Denton County. The ground floor houses a breast imaging center, outpatient physical therapy, cardiac rehabilitation and an internal medicine residency program.Job DutiesHuman Resource ManagementFunctions in accordance with hospital policiesReinforces compliance of staff with hospital policiesGives informal/formal feedback regarding performance throughout the yearParticipates in selection and hiring of qualified staffPromotes retention initiativesAssists in career development of staffPromotes staff developmentFacilitates Professional Practice Model philosophy and employee participationServes as a role model and mentorInspires growth and development in staff, students and othersMaintains open active communication among all staff within the department and with customers of the departmentAssists staff in developing effective communication skillsCustomer and Interdepartmental RelationsActively promotes satisfaction targets related to: Patients, Employees and PhysiciansProvides rewards & recognition for accomplishments of staffUses effective interpersonal skills to address staff or physician concernsPromptly attempts to resolve complaints/concernsFosters interdisciplinary environment to promote optimal outcomesSupports/participates in hospital initiatives in the communityActively participates in and leads interdisciplinary teamsHelps support and develop Unit Based Professional Practice Model councilOR FunctionsRun Bowie test on all sterilizers at the beginning of each dayLoad and return instrument cart to OR with any trays sent down at nightReplenish as needed specialty instrument trays for other areas (Cath Lab Pacemakers Trays and Permacath Trays, other areas such as Chest Tube Insertion, Nose Fracture, Nosebleed, Nasal Packing, house-wide crash cart trays and intubation)Clean, decontaminate and sterilize specialty trays for Wound Care CenterOrder supplies, replacement instrumentsMaintain accurate sterilization records and report monthly totals to QAPick up instrument carts, sterilize and return all trays to OR, L&D, and Cath LabProcess rental invoices for payment after verificationClinical OperationsActively participates in the PI processIndependently able to problem solve and meet changing needs of staff, physicians and new technology/proceduresFacilitates the provision of safe, competent processing of equipment and suppliesClarifies and encourages staff compliance with hospital clinical policiesFacilitates compliance with regulatory and accreditation agenciesProvides legal/ethical guidance for departmentSupports the use of PI tools to appropriately address clinical or quality issues/concernsFacilitates 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 DevelopmentServes as a leader to staff in problem solving, decision making and planning activitiesCompletes or assists with performance evaluations and submits to Human Resources on timeEnhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programsDemonstrates accountability and responsibility by independently completing projects/assignments on timeServes as chair/member for committees, teams and task forces as requestedProvides continuing education regarding TJC and other agency guidelines/standardsEducationH.S. Diploma or equivalent requiredBachelor's Degree preferredExperience3 years clinical experience in a sterile processing department including some supervisory or leadership functions requiredLicenses and Certifications ( Either of the certifications listed below are required upon hire )CRCST - Certified Registered Central Service TechnicianCSPDT - Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution TechnicianCBSPD - Certification Board for Sterile Processing & DistributionSkillsUnderstanding and knowledge of instrument sterilization/reprocessing, storage and AAMI standardsWhy Texas Health?At Texas Health Resources, our mission is “to improve the health of the people in the communities we serve”.Our award-winning culture is a tribute to our amazing employees. We’re thrilled to be a 2023 FORTUNE Magazine’s “100 Best Companies to Work For®” for the 9th year in a row!We strive to create an atmosphere of respect, integrity, compassion and excellence for all. We’re committed to diversity in our workforce, and our mission to serve spreads across ethnic, cultural, economic and generational boundaries. Join us and to do your life’s best work here!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.Here are a few of our recent awards:· 2023 Fortune’s 100 Best Companies to Work For® (9th consecutive year & we're one of only three health systems to be recognized.)· Becker's Healthcare 2023 list of 150 top places to work in healthcare· America's Greatest Workplaces for Diversity 2023 by Newsweek magazine (We’re one of only six healthcare employers in Texas to earn a spot on the list.)· 2022 “20 Best Workplaces in Health Care” by Great Place to Work® and Fortune (8th consecutive year, 7th year as #1)· 2022 Companies That Care® list by PEOPLE magazine and Great Place to Work®Explore our Texas Health careers site (https://jobs.texashealth.org/) for info like Benefits (https://jobs.texashealth.org/benefits) , Job Listings by Category (https://jobs.texashealth.org/professions) , recent Awards (https://jobs.texashealth.org/awards) we’ve won and more.Texas Health requires a resume when an application is submitted.Employment opportunities are only reflective of wholly owned Texas Health Resources entities.We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employees or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.