Manager, Central Sterile Processing

Manager Of Central Sterile Processing

The Manager of Central Sterile Processing plays a critical leadership role in supporting safe, high-quality patient care by ensuring the effective decontamination, sterilization, and distribution of surgical instruments and equipment. This position provides strategic and operational oversight of the Central Sterile Processing Department, partnering closely with Surgical Services, Infection Prevention, and interdisciplinary teams to drive efficiency, compliance, and continuous improvement. The ideal candidate is a collaborative leader who is passionate about developing teams, maintaining regulatory excellence, and supporting the vital work that enables exceptional surgical outcomes every day.

This role provides overall leadership and oversight of Sterile Processing operations, ensuring efficient day-to-day departmental management and strong leadership support. The Manager partners closely with supervisors and team leads, oversees timecard management and departmental scheduling, and maintains accountability for staffing and operational needs. Additional responsibilities include position management, applicant review and interviewing, and coordinating orientation and onboarding for newly hired staff. This position offers a MondayFriday daylight schedule with no regularly scheduled weekends, while maintaining 24/7 accountability for staff support and operational excellence. If you are ready to take your next step into leadership, we encourage you to apply!

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and support a team of sterile processing professionals, including hiring, scheduling, and performance management.
• Collaborate with OR clinicians and leadership to manage surgical tray inventory, consignment contracts, and instrumentation needs.
• Maintain compliance with hospital policies and ensure staff competency and orientation.
• Monitor departmental performance, budgets, and supply levels; provide regular reports to the OR Unit Director.
• Serve as a key liaison between Sterile Processing and internal stakeholders to ensure service satisfaction.
• Remain accessible for 24/7 staff support (no on-call, weekends, or holidays required).
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and support a culture of safety, accountability, and professional growth.

Associate degree in nursing, Business, or related field.

5 years of experience in Central Sterile Processing or Surgical Technology.

3 years supervisory or team lead experience required.

Ability to communicate effectively with peers, physicians, staff of other hospital departments, and outside contacts.

Must have a Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution or Certified Registered Central Service Technician provisional certification and pass the certification exam prior to moving into the role.

Must complete 10 hours of continuing education to remain qualified as a Central Sterile Technician on an annual basis

Must be able to stand for all shift hours and be able to pick up, push, pull etc. 35 pounds.

Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution OR Certified Registered Central Service Technician with Healthcare Sterile Processing Association

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UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran