MD Anderson offers our employees:Relocation assistance offered if relocating 100+ miles from MD AndersonPaid employee medical benefits (zero premium) starting on first day for employees who work 30 or more hours per weekGroup Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D and Disability coveragePaid time off (PTO) and Extended Illness Bank (EIB) paid leave accrualsPaid institutional holidays, wellness leave, childcare leave and other paid leave programsTuition Assistance Program after six months of serviceTeachers Retirement System defined-benefit pension plan and two voluntary retirement plansEmployer paid life, AD&D and an illness-related reduced salary pay programHealth Savings Account and Dependent Care Reimbursement flexible spending accountsFertility benefitsState of Texas longevity payExtensive wellness, recognition, fitness, employee health programs and employee resource groups.The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston is one of the world's most respected centers focused on cancer patient care, research, education, and prevention. It was named the nation's No. 1 hospital for cancer care in U.S. News & World Report's 2017 rankings. It is one of only 49 comprehensive cancer centers designated by the National Cancer Institute.The Manager of Sterile Processing Operations is incentive eligible! This is a highly visible position that will work with Leadership across divisions. The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree in allied health or related and a minimum of five years of experience in sterile processing to include two years of supervisory experience. Should have strong written and verbal communication, people management is a primary and critical job function technical acumen/certification for Sterile Processing. Will work in the Procedures & Therapeutics Perioperative Services Department overseeing 65+ employees.ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONSManagementOversee all aspects of sterile processing for the main operating rooms, ambulatory operating rooms, clinics, research areas, to include the decontamination, preparation packaging sterilization, sterile storage, distribution of sterilized products, inventory management, and supervision of the staff. Monitors and assesses the department's quality assurance, safety, environmental, infection control, performance improvement, and regulatory programs to ensure consistency in sterilization policies, procedures, and products across the institution and liaisons with institutional partners concerning the same.ResourcesManages sterile processing staff including all aspects of the candidate selection process, orientation, coaching and counseling, continuing education and staff in-services, scheduling, productivity requirements, and continuous staffing needs on a daily and ongoing basis. Oversees the Sterile Processing budget in conjunction with the Director and provides monthly and quarterly updates on instrumentation repair and replacement expenses. Identifies and implements opportunities for cost reduction and expense control. Collaborates with surgeons, clients, staff, and vendors to forecast future instrumentation and sterilization equipment needs.EDUCATIONRequired: Bachelor's degree in Allied Health or related field.Preferred: Graduation from an accredited school of professional nursing.EXPERIENCERequired: Five years experience in sterile processing in a large operating room environment to include two years of supervisory experience. Successful completion of the LEADing Self Accelerate program may substitute for one year of required supervisory or management experience. May substitute required degree with additional years of experience.Preferred: Operating room experience and/or healthcare leadership.Additional InformationRequisition ID: 171200Employment Status: Full-TimeEmployee Status: RegularWork Week: Day/Evening, DaysMinimum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 80,000Midpoint Salary: US Dollar (USD) 100,000Maximum Salary : US Dollar (USD) 120,000FLSA: exempt and not eligible for overtime payFund Type: HardWork Location: OnsitePivotal Position: YesReferral Bonus Available?: YesRelocation Assistance Available?: YesScience Jobs: No#LI-Onsite