Sterile Processing Manager at Ascension

• Department: Sterile Processing
• Schedule: Monday-Friday with 24/7 accountability for department.
• Hospital: Seton Main, 38th St
• Location: Austin, TX

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

*Please note, benefits and benefits eligibility can vary by position, exclusions may apply for some roles (for example: Travel, PRN, Short-Term Option, etc.). Actual compensation offer will vary based upon role, education, experience, location, and qualifications. Connect with your Talent Advisor for additional specifics.

Manage the daily operations of the central sterile supply unit.

• Develop specific departmental goals, standards, and objectives which directly support the strategic plan and vision of the organization.
• Collect and report on data concerning instrument distribution, loss and replacement. Work collaboratively to identify and implement strategies related to product standardization, supply reduction, and cost containment.
• Manage staff relations including performance management, staff satisfaction and conflict management. May perform and oversee processes such as scheduling, recruitment, payroll and student engagement.
• Monitor departmental budgets, regulatory compliance, departmental contracts, vendor relations, and quality and process compliance of all sterilization activities throughout the health system.
• Monitor quality and process compliance of all sterilization activities.
• Establish and maintain sterilization, safety and security standards, policies and procedures for Sterile Processing Department to ensure compliance with all applicable regulations.
• May travel as needed.

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• One or more of the following required:
  • Central Service Tech specializing in Sterile Processing credentialed from the Certification Board
    for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD) obtained within 12 Months (1 year) of hire date or
    job transfer date.
  • Central Service Tech specializing in Sterile Processing credentialed from the Healthcare Sterile
    Processing Association obtained within 12 Months (1 year) of hire date or job transfer date.
  • Associates hired or transferred into the role prior to 12/26/21 can be credentialed as a Central
    Service Tech or Surgical Tech. Associates hired or transferred into the role after 12/26/21 must be
    credentialed as a Central Service Tech through Certification Board for Sterile Processing and
    Distribution (CBSPD) or International Association of Healthcare Central Service Material Management
    (IAHCSMM).

Education:

• High School diploma equivalency with 3 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Technical degree with 2 years of experience OR 7 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.
• 3 years of leadership or management experience preferred.

2-5 years Leadership in Sterile Processing

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.

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