Sterile Processing Assistant Manager

WHY UT SOUTHWESTERN?
With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the number 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth according to U.S. News & World Report, we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals. Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you'll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career! 

JOB SUMMARY
The Assistant Manager, Central Sterile, reports directly to the Department Manager, Sterile Processing (CUH), and dotted line accountability to the Department Manager, Sterile Processing (OSC / Zale). This role provides direct leadership to the Operating Room Liaison team and actively supports daily sterile processing operations. The Assistant Manager works in the department alongside staff, ensuring safe and efficient instrument workflow, compliance with standards, and reliable service to clinical partners. This position may also provide coverage for Supervisors during absences to maintain continuity of operations. 

 

BENEFITS
UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:

• PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
• 100% coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay
• Paid Time Off, available day one
• Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
• Paid Parental Leave Benefit
• Wellness programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
• Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

Required

• Education
  High School diploma or GED equivalent 
   

• Experience
  3 years working in sterile processing and 
  1 year working in leadership role 
   

• Licenses and Certifications
  (CRCST) CRCST with Healthcare Processing Association (HSPA) or CBSPD equivalent Upon Hire and (CHL) CERTIFIED HEALTHCARE LEADER with Healthcare Processing Association (HSPA) or CBSPD equivalent within 1-1/2 Yrs and (CIS) CERTIFIED INSTRUMENT SPECIALST or Certified Endoscope Reprocessor with Healthcare Processing Association (HSPA) or CBSPD equivalent within 1-1/2 Yrs
   

JOB DUTIES

• Leads and develops the Operating Room Liaison team by setting clear performance expectations, providing coaching and real-time feedback, and fostering accountability.
• Facilitates HR-related conversations with staff, including coaching, performance feedback, attendance management, and corrective actions, escalating to the Department Manager as appropriate.
• Provides leadership coverage for Supervisors during their absence and assumes Manager-level responsibilities when the Department Manager is not available, ensuring consistent oversight and continuity of operations.
• Supports daily operations on the department floor, assisting staff with case readiness, prioritization, instrumentation needs, and real-time problem resolution.
• Oversees daily scheduling, assignment adjustments, and staff deployment to maintain balanced coverage across shifts and functions.
• Performs daily reconciliation of MyTime records for assigned staff to ensure accurate and compliant timekeeping.
• Partners with Operating Room teams, proc