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Posted: 06-Jun-26
Location: Mckinney, Texas
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Internal Number: 26007789
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:
- Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits
- 401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5%
- Tuition Reimbursement
- PTO accrual beginning Day 1
Note: Benefits may vary based upon position type and/or level.
Job Summary
The Sterile Processing Tech Coordinator oversees staff tasks in the department. This position acts as a team mentor and ensures enough staff to complete decontamination and assembly. This maintains the availability of instruments, scopes, and equipment for department needs.
Essential Functions of the Role
- Coordinates sterilization schedules to meet daily operating room needs. Coordinates staff workload to ensure instruments are ready for the next day. Helps train technician staff and orient new employees.
- Completes sterilization, assembles, and packages specialty instrument trays for procedures. Ensures all instruments are clean, decontaminated, and stocked to maintain a safe patient environment. Establishes and ensures the proper cleaning method for different types of instruments.
- Collects, reads, and documents biological tests to ensure sterilizing equipment works. Notifies staff of any problems with biological test results.
- Troubleshoots departmental equipment, including sterilizer, washer, and printer, and restores function when possible. Coordinates repairs by other departments, tracks status, and provides reports as requested by the supervisor.
- Identifies instruments for replacement and repair and processes them. Ensures consignment equipment is signed in and processed for use according to department policy.
- Identifies ways to improve work processes and customer satisfaction. Recommends, implements, and monitors results to help overall goals. Promotes adherence to state and federal laws and program requirements of accreditation agencies.
Key Success Factors
- Demonstrate thorough knowledge of the parameters required for sterilization.
- Demonstrate knowledge of the OR and surgery case load. Establish necessary trays to carry out the day and plan in advance.
- Has thorough knowledge of decontamination and sterilization equipment and can establish proper functioning and complete troubleshooting tasks.
- Demonstrate knowledge of applicable rules, regulations, policies, laws, and guidelines that impact the Instrument Processing area.
- Demonstrates ability to properly identify non-working or unsafe instruments and equipment and knows appropriate process for repair or disposal.
- Demonstrates expertise in the instrument consignment and loan process to manage surgical cases and maintains accountability for instruments.
- Ability to teach, coach, and mentor staff in a positive way.
Belonging Statement
We believe that all people should feel welcomed, valued and supported.
QUALIFICATIONS
- EDUCATION - H.S. Diploma/GED Equivalent
- EXPERIENCE - 2 Years of Experience
CERTIFICATION/LICENSE/REGISTRATION -
Cer Board Sterile Prcng & Dist (CBSPD), Cert Reg Central Service Tech (CRCST), Cert Sterile Proc/Distr Tech (CSPDT), Cert Surgical Technologist (CST): Must have one of the following: Certified Surgical Tech (CST) or Certified Board Sterile Proc & Distr (CBSPD) or Certified Sterile Proc/Distr Tech (CSPDT) orCert Reg Central Service Tech (CRCST).
