Manager, Sterile Processing

At UK St. Claire, our staff is our greatest asset in the mission to create a healthier and more prosperous population. We strive to foster the talent and potential of our employees and prioritize safe working conditions and equal compensation rates to ensure that continual growth is possible. UKSC is a nurturing workplace for all healthcare professionals. We invite you to explore our current job openings and see if our opportunities could be the right fit for you.

Job Description :
Job Summary

Responsible for planning, supervising, and evaluating central sterile processing and distribution services to ensure patient outcomes. Coordinates day-to-day leadership, staff development, and efficient delivery of surgical instrumentation across multiple clinical areas. Ensures accurate case carts, timely equipment turnaround, and proper instrument reconciliation. Manages staffing, budgeting, fiscal operations, and quality improvement initiatives. Collaborates with leadership to achieve organizational goals and set strategic priorities for perioperative services.

Essential Functions

• Leads development and implementation of departmental plans, standards, policies, and procedures.

• Ensures quality and safety are embedded in clinical operations and participates in organizational initiatives.

• Maintains compliance with regulatory, accreditation, and equipment management standards.

• Oversees staff development, performance evaluations, and corrective actions.

• Administers and monitors departmental budgets, productivity targets, and resource utilization.

• Facilitates effective communication and collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.

• Conducts rounds to support staff, identify improvement opportunities, and maintain relationships.

• Stays current on industry standards, attends required trainings, and encourages professional growth.

• This role includes direct supervisory responsibilities.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education Requirement

Bachelor's degree in healthcare administration, business administration, or a related field

Experience Requirement

4-5 years of experience in sterile processing, or a relevant area

An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

All experience must be paid and in the same related field.

Part-time and PRN experience will be prorated based on hours worked per week.

Volunteer work and internships for academic credit are not counted.

Certifications & Licensures

Certified Registered Central Services Technician (CRCST) or Certified Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD)

Working Conditions

A. Lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects up to 50lbs: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)

B. Lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects over 50lbs: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)

C. Standing or walking with objects up to 10lbs: 4. Regular (> 50% of the time)

D. Standing or walking with objects up to 25lbs: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)

E. Sitting at computer workstation for extended periods: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)

F. Risk of back injury from moving, lifting or positioning patients, equipment, or materials: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)

G. Repetitive motion: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)

H. Working at heights above 4 feet: 1. Never

I. Working in confined spaces: 1. Never

J. Risk of injuries from use of equipment on the job: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)

K. Job-related travel: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)

L. Loud noises: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)

M. Temperature extremes: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)

N. Hazardous chemicals and fumes including waste: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)

O. Radiation: 1. Never

P. Burns: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)

Q. Cuts/Punctures: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)

R. Bloodborne/airborne pathogens: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)

S. Recombinant DNA or viral vectors: 1. Never

T. Combative/violent people: 1. Never

U. Animal handling (including carcasses): 1. Never

V. Please specify other(s) and amount of exposure (i.e. Occasional, Intermittent or Regular): N/A

Physical Demands

This position requires regular standing or walking with objects weighing up to 10 pounds; intermittent standing or walking with objects weighing up to 25 pounds; intermittent lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects weighing up to 50 pounds; occasional lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects weighing over 50 pounds; occasional sitting at a computer workstation for extended periods of time; and performing tasks with repetitive motions on an intermittent basis. Also involves intermittent risk of back injury from moving, lifting, or positioning equipment or materials; intermittent risk of injuries from use of equipment on the job; intermittent exposure to hazardous chemicals and fumes including waste, cuts/punctures, and bloodborne or airborne pathogens; and occasional exposure to burns, temperature extremes, and loud noises.

Additional Job Descriptions

N/A

Department :
Surgery

Shift :

Time Type:
Full time

Address :
222 Medical Circle

City, State :
Morehead, Kentucky