Sterile Processing Manager

Your future role at a glance Location: Evansville, IN Facility: Ascension St. Vincent - Surgicare Department/Specialty: SurgiCare Schedule: Full Time, Mon-Fri | Day shift | No Holidays/Weekend Benefits that help you thrive Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more How you’ll make an impact in this role Lead Strategic Operations: Drive daily sterile processing operations and establish departmental goals aligned with the health system's vision to ensure seamless surgical workflow and safe patient care. Empower and Develop Teams: Cultivate a high-performing, collaborative team culture by overseeing recruitment, scheduling, performance management, and ongoing professional development. Champion Quality and Compliance: Maintain rigorous sterilization, safety, and regulatory standards through regular quality assurance audits, continuous monitoring, and process optimization. Optimize Financial and Material Resources: Manage department budgets, track inventory trends, and partner across leadership to implement cost-effective supply and standardization strategies. Foster Health System Alignment: Partner with vendor representatives, manage department contracts, and lead sterilization compliance initiatives across the health system to support clinical excellence. What minimum requirements you’ll need Licensure / Certification / Registration: One or more of the following required: Central Service Tech specializing in Sterile Processing credentialed from the Healthcare Sterile Processing Association obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date. Central Service Tech specializing in Sterile Processing credentialed from the Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date. Education: High School diploma equivalency with 3 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Technical degree with 2 years of experience OR 7 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required. 3 years of leadership or management experience preferred. What additional preferences we're seeking CRST, CIS, CER preferred Equal employment opportunity employer Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster. Fraud prevention notice Prospective applicants should be vigilant against fraudulent job offers and interview requests. Scammers may use sophisticated tactics to impersonate Ascension employees. To ensure your safety, please remember: Ascension will never ask for payment or to provide banking or financial information as part of the job application or hiring process. Our legitimate email communications will always come from an @ascension.org email address; do not trust other domains, and an official offer will only be extended to candidates who have completed a job application through our authorized applicant tracking system. E-Verify statement Employer participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program. Please click here for more information. #J-18808-Ljbffr Ascension Health