**Details** + **Department:** Sterile Processing + **Schedule:** Monday-Friday with 24/7 accountability for department. + **Hospital:** Seton Main, 38th St + **Location:** Austin, TX **Benefits** 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._ **Responsibilities** 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. **Requirements** Licensure / Certification / Registration: + One or more of the following required: + Central Service Tech specializing in Sterile Processing credentialed from the Certification Boardfor Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD) obtained within 12 Months (1 year) of hire date orjob transfer date. + Central Service Tech specializing in Sterile Processing credentialed from the Healthcare SterileProcessing 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 CentralService Tech or Surgical Tech. Associates hired or transferred into the role after 12/26/21 must becredentialed as a Central Service Tech through Certification Board for Sterile Processing andDistribution (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. **Additional Preferences** 2-5 years Leadership in Sterile Processing **Why Join Our Team** 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. 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