Sterile Processing Manager

Are you a driven SPD leader ready to elevate perioperative performance and translate precision into dependable results every day? Step into the Sterile Processing Manager role, where your judgment and expertise shape outcomes across the entire operating continuum.

Join an accredited Bay Area medical center within a respected, integrated health system that invests in people and process excellence. This 250-bed acute care hospital equips SPD leaders with enterprise instrument tracking, real-time analytics dashboards, and standardized work to boost accuracy and speed. Robust education, mentorship, and certification pathways fuel continuous professional growth and team advancement. The culture rewards curiosity, accountability, and data-informed problem solving. Backed by a strong leadership team and collaborative staff, the SPD Manager has the tools to hardwire best practices and scale sustainable results.

The SPD Manager will support a high-acuity perioperative platform with multiple contemporary operating rooms and advanced procedure suites. Service lines span robotics, orthopedics, ENT, ophthalmology, general surgery, and GI/endoscopy-demanding exacting standards and consistent execution. Standardized sets, validated decontamination and sterilization processes, and dedicated endoscope reprocessing drive safe, efficient throughput. Ergonomic workstations and purpose-built reprocessing zones enhance quality, staff well-being, and survey readiness. Tight integration with scheduling and materials management supports case cart accuracy, point-of-use cleaning compliance, and on-time starts.

Reporting to the Director of Perioperative Services, the Sterile Processing Manager will collaborate closely with Infection Prevention, Quality, Supply Chain, and Perioperative Education to align goals and close performance gaps. They will oversee decontamination, assembly, sterilization, high-level disinfection, and flexible endoscope reprocessing in accordance with standards and manufacturer IFUs. The SPD Manager will partner with surgeons and anesthesia to refine preference cards and instrument configurations, while coordinating vendor and loaner assets for specialty needs. The SPD Manager will use KPIs to drive Lean improvements, reduce variation, and elevate service.


The SPD Manager can enjoy all that the Bay Area offers; an unmatched blend of coastal trails, redwood forests, world-class dining, and a thriving arts and innovation scene. Excellent public transit and bike-friendly corridors make it easy to explore diverse, welcoming neighborhoods and stay active year-round. Here, professional momentum meets personal well-being in a region known for creativity and community.

This position features a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, financial security, and long-term success. For a confidential introduction and next steps, connect with a Clinical Management Consultants recruiter today.