Sterile Processing HLD Supervisor - Endoscopy

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 Sterile Processing Supervisor provides day-to-day leadership for the Sterile Processing Department with minimal supervision and reports directly to the Sterile Processing Manager. This role is responsible for ensuring the safe, compliant, and efficient reprocessing of flexible scopes and high-level disinfected (HLD) products.

The ideal candidate will be highly skilled in all stages of the endoscopy reprocessing cycle, including :

• Point-of-use cleaning
• Manual cleaning and leak testing
• AER operation
• Drying and proper storage
• Documentation and tracking
• Alignment with manufacturers' IFUs
• Adherence to AMMI, AORN, SGNA, CDC, and Joint Commission standards

The Sterile Processing Supervisor will demonstrate the ability to identify defects, maintain accurate tracking logs within SPM, perform quality testing, and help ensure zero-defect scope availability to support safe, timely patient care.

Success in this role requires exceptional attention to detail, strong workflow discipline, and consistent commitment to infection prevention and safety protocols in a high-volume, fast-paced Endoscopy environment.

Schedule : M-F, 8 hour shifts.

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 :

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

Required

High School Diploma

5 years experience as a Sterile Processing Technician

Required Certifications (upon hire) :

CRCST (Certified Registered Central Service Technician) through the Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA) or CBSPD equivalent

CHL (Certified Healthcare Leader) through HSPA or CBSPD equivalent

Preferred

3 years of previous supervisory or management experience in Endoscopy reprocessing or sterile processing with a focus on flexible scopes.

JOB DUTIES

SECURITY AND EEO STATEMENT

Security

This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information. To the extent this position requires the holder to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code, the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the critical infrastructure is a minimum qualification to be hired and to continue to be employed in the position.

EEO Statement

UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.