Location/Facility Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Centennial (Frisco)

Specialty/Department/Practice Sterile Processing

Shift/Schedule Full time days, Monday - Friday, 6:00 AM - 2:30ish PM. Limited call requirements at this time, mostly one off calls on the weekend.

Preferred experience: at least 2 years of leadership experience in sterile processing.

About Us

Here at Baylor Scott & White Health we promote the well-being of all individuals, families, and communities. Baylor Scott and White is the largest not-for-profit healthcare system in Texas that empowers you to live well.

Our Core Values are:

• We serve faithfully by doing what's right with a joyful heart.
• We never settle by constantly striving for better.
• We are in it together by supporting one another and those we serve.
• We make an impact by taking initiative and delivering exceptional experience.

Benefits

Our benefits are designed to help you live well no matter where you are on your journey. For full details on coverage and eligibility, visit the Baylor Scott & White Benefits Hub to explore our offerings, which may include:

• 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

At Baylor Scott & White Health, your well-being is our top priority.

Note: Benefits may vary based on position type and/or level

Job Summary

As a Sterile Processing Supervisor, oversee supply distribution in healthcare settings like hospitals, clinics, and operating rooms. Your role is crucial in maintaining service standards and resource availability.

Ensure our department meets or exceeds healthcare accreditation standards cost-effectively. Manage smaller sites with fewer than ten employees. Success in this role will improve healthcare services operations.

Essential Functions of the Role

• Organize supply delivery in healthcare, ensuring quality and timeliness. Ensure proper staffing and staff involvement in improving performance.
• Regularly clean the department surface areas, shelving, storage cabinets, and all storage locations in the facility.
• Work with facility units to maintain inventory levels, set standards, monitor stock, and ensure resource use is proper.
• Create supply control processes to ensure patient care materials are always available. Regularly check inventory in nursing units and provide emergency items. Handle inquiries, complaints, or questions about equipment and supplies.
• Help process and sterilize instruments. Make sure everything stays clean for patient safety. This helps prevent the spread of contamination.
• Oversee cleaning patient rental equipment. Monitor use, costs, and get equipment from outside services as needed.
• Maintain equipment with regular maintenance. Follow safety rules, including OSHA guidelines, for handling Ethylene Oxide and sterilized items safely.
• Identify areas that need improvement, assess potential enhancement opportunities, and passionately participate in process improvement initiatives.

Key Success Factors

• Acquaintance with medical supplies, instruments, and the functioning of healthcare settings such as hospitals and clinics.
• Comprehensive understanding of aseptic techniques.
• Familiarity with various types of sterilizers and the methods to evaluate their performance.
• Proficiency in handling all components of the ETO and Spill Plan Alarm System.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication.
• Extraordinary focus on details complemented by effective time management abilities.
• Great customer service skills for interacting with stakeholders like healthcare providers, insurance companies, doctors, and staff from different departments.
• Understand regulatory requirements related to the role.

Belonging Statement

We believe that all people should feel welcomed, valued and supported, and that our workforce should be reflective of the communities we serve.

QUALIFICATIONS

• EDUCATION - H.S. Diploma or GED Equivalent

• Preferred experience: at least 2 years of leadership experience in sterile processing.

• EXPERIENCE - (3) three years LICENSE/REGISTRATION - Cert Reg Central Service Tech (CRCST), Cert Sterile Proc/Distr Tech (CSPDT), Sterile Processing Mgmt Cert (CSPM), Cert Surgical Technologist (CST), License Pract/Vocational Nurse (LVN): Must have one.
  • LVN or
  • Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) or
  • Certified Board Sterile Prcng & Dist (CBSPD) or
  • Certified Sterile Proc/Distr Tech (CSPDT) or
  • Sterile Processing Mgmt Certification (CSPM) or -- Certified Reg Central Service Tech through IAHCSMM (CRCST).

About Baylor Scott & White Health

Baylor Scott & White Health (BSWH) is the largest not-for-profit health care system in Texas and one of the largest in the United States. With a commitment to and a track record of innovation, collaboration, integrity and compassion for the patient, BSWH stands to be one of the nation’s exemplary health care organizations. Our mission is to serve all people by providing personalized health and wellness through exemplary care, education and research as a Christian ministry of healing. Joining our team is not just accepting a job, it’s accepting a calling!

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