Sterile Processing Department Manager

Experience Required

2 - 20 years

Minimum Education Required

Bachelor's Degree

Compensation

$7.25 / hourly

Hours Per Week

40

Number Of Positions

1

Work Schedule and Shift Requirements

First (Day)

Job Description

Summary

Job Description:

Manager, Sterile Processing

Baptist Health is seeking an experienced and motivated Sterile Processing Manager to provide leadership and oversight of our Sterile Processing Department (SPD).

This key leadership position is responsible for directing daily operations, ensuring the safe and efficient reprocessing of surgical instruments and equipment, and maintaining the highest standards of quality, safety, and regulatory compliance.

The successful candidate will be a strong leader with the ability to build and develop a high-performing team while overseeing all aspects of sterile processing operations on a 24-hour basis. Responsibilities include directing the decontamination, assembly, sterilization, tracking, and maintenance of surgical instrumentation; ensuring adequate supplies and equipment to support surgical procedures; and maintaining compliance with AAMI and AORN standards.

The Manager will oversee departmental budgets, establish performance expectations, evaluate and develop staff, and promote operational efficiency and continuous quality improvement. This position works closely with Surgical Services, Operating Room personnel, vendors, and interdisciplinary teams to ensure accurate surgical case preparation, timely instrument availability, and exceptional service to support safe, high-quality patient care.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Nursing or a related healthcare field required.

Minimum of two years of demonstrated experience in sterile processing, with strong knowledge of sterile processing operations, instrumentation, and sterilization practices required.

Current Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) or Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD) certification required upon hire.

CIS and CHL certification preferred.

If you would like to be part of a growing family focused on supporting clinical excellence, teamwork and innovation, we urge you to apply now!

Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

"EEO Statement: Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, and seeks to employ individuals without regard to r ace, color, national origin, gender, s exual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, citizenship status, military status, religious or political beliefs, protected veteran status, employment status or any other protected class identified in any federal, state, or local law. Baptist Health specifically encourages minority, female, disabled, veteran and other candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply and strengthen our team. Please note that Baptist Health is a drug-free workplace and employment with Baptist Health is subject to post offer, pre-employment drug testing.

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Job Type

Full time

Benefits Offered

Not specified

Veteran Preference

No

Place of Work

On-site

Requisition ID

R26108534