Manager - Sterile Processing

Overview

Join Our Team at Oklahoma Heart Hospital (OHH)

ONE TEAM. ALL HEART. At OHH, we believe that patient care is truly at the heart of everything we do. Our dedicated team members are involved in every step of our patients' journeys, bringing hope, compassion, and healing to both patients and their families. Together with our physicians and caregivers, we're shaping the future of heart care in Oklahoma by serving the state and leading the nation.

Why You'll Love Working Here:

• Comprehensive Benefits:
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
  • 401(k) plan with employer match
  • Long-term and short-term disability
  • Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Extended Medical Benefits (EMB)
  • Opportunities for continuing education and professional growth

Please note that benefits may vary by position, and some roles (like PRN, Flex, Float, etc.) may have exclusions. For eligible positions, benefits start on your first day!

We can't wait for you to join our heart-centered team!

Responsibilities

The Sterile Processing Manager is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the Sterile Processing Department (SPD), ensuring the safe and efficient decontamination, inspection, assembly, sterilization, and distribution of surgical instruments and medical equipment. This leadership role is accountable for maintaining regulatory compliance, promoting infection prevention best practices, managing staff performance, and supporting high-quality patient care.

The Sterile Processing Manager collaborates with surgical services, infection prevention, and hospital leadership to ensure operational excellence, staff development, and continuous process improvement while fostering a culture of safety and teamwork.

Department Leadership

• Direct and oversee the daily operations of the Sterile Processing Department to ensure efficient workflow and exceptional service.
• Supervise, coach, mentor, and evaluate sterile processing staff while fostering a collaborative and accountable work environment.
• Manage staffing schedules, departmental coverage, and resource allocation to meet operational demands.
• Lead employee onboarding, education, competency validation, and cross-training initiatives.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for operational issues and facilitate timely problem resolution.

Sterile Processing Operations

• Ensure all surgical instruments and reusable medical devices are properly decontaminated, inspected, assembled, sterilized, and distributed in accordance with established standards.
• Oversee the operation, maintenance, and quality assurance testing of sterilizers, washer-disinfectors, ultrasonic cleaners, and related equipment.
• Ensure instrument availability to support scheduled procedures and respond proactively to operational challenges.
• Develop contingency plans for equipment failures or workflow disruptions.

Regulatory Compliance & Quality Assurance

• Ensure compliance with federal, state, accreditation, and hospital standards governing sterile processing and infection prevention.
• Monitor biological testing, sterilization records, and quality assurance activities to maintain patient safety.
• Lead infection control audits and implement corrective actions when needed.
• Develop, review, and update departmental policies, procedures, and best practices.
• Promote continuous quality improvement initiatives that enhance efficiency and regulatory compliance.

Collaboration & Strategic Initiatives

• Partner with Surgical Services, Infection Prevention, Supply Chain, and hospital leadership to optimize instrument processing and patient outcomes.
• Assist in budgeting, resource utilization, equipment planning, and process improvement initiatives.
• Champion teamwork, communication, and a patient-centered culture aligned with the hospital's mission and values.

Qualifications

Education: High School Diploma and/or equivalent preferred. Graduate of accredited Scrub technician program preferred.

Licensure/Certification: Certification must be obtained within six (6) months of hire.

Experience: Minimum of three (3) years of Sterile Processing experience preferred . Previous supervisory experience.

As part of our team, you are empowered to work collaboratively with our physicians and other caregivers, and play an integral role in setting the standard for excellence in patient care.Every team member at OHH plays an integral role in our patients' experience. Theyare the reason OHH continues to serve the state and lead the nation. Be part of the future of cardiac care.

The Sterile Processing Manager is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the Sterile Processing Department (SPD), ensuring the safe and efficient decontamination, inspection, assembly, sterilization, and distribution of surgical instruments and medical equipment. This leadership role is accountable for maintaining regulatory compliance, promoting infection prevention best practices, managing staff performance, and supporting high-quality patient care.

The Sterile Processing Manager collaborates with surgical services, infection prevention, and hospital leadership to ensure operational excellence, staff development, and continuous process improvement while fostering a culture of safety and teamwork.

Department Leadership

• Direct and oversee the daily operations of the Sterile Processing Department to ensure efficient workflow and exceptional service.
• Supervise, coach, mentor, and evaluate sterile processing staff while fostering a collaborative and accountable work environment.
• Manage staffing schedules, departmental coverage, and resource allocation to meet operational demands.
• Lead employee onboarding, education, competency validation, and cross-training initiatives.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for operational issues and facilitate timely problem resolution.

Sterile Processing Operations

• Ensure all surgical instruments and reusable medical devices are properly decontaminated, inspected, assembled, sterilized, and distributed in accordance with established standards.
• Oversee the operation, maintenance, and quality assurance testing of sterilizers, washer-disinfectors, ultrasonic cleaners, and related equipment.
• Ensure instrument availability to support scheduled procedures and respond proactively to operational challenges.
• Develop contingency plans for equipment failures or workflow disruptions.

Regulatory Compliance & Quality Assurance

• Ensure compliance with federal, state, accreditation, and hospital standards governing sterile processing and infection prevention.
• Monitor biological testing, sterilization records, and quality assurance activities to maintain patient safety.
• Lead infection control audits and implement corrective actions when needed.
• Develop, review, and update departmental policies, procedures, and best practices.
• Promote continuous quality improvement initiatives that enhance efficiency and regulatory compliance.

Collaboration & Strategic Initiatives

• Partner with Surgical Services, Infection Prevention, Supply Chain, and hospital leadership to optimize instrument processing and patient outcomes.
• Assist in budgeting, resource utilization, equipment planning, and process improvement initiatives.
• Champion teamwork, communication, and a patient-centered culture aligned with the hospital's mission and values.

Education: High School Diploma and/or equivalent preferred. Graduate of accredited Scrub technician program preferred.

Licensure/Certification: Certification must be obtained within six (6) months of hire.

Experience: Minimum of three (3) years of Sterile Processing experience preferred . Previous supervisory experience.

As part of our team, you are empowered to work collaboratively with our physicians and other caregivers, and play an integral role in setting the standard for excellence in patient care. Every team member at OHH plays an integral role in our patients' experience. They are the reason OHH continues to serve the state and lead the nation. Be part of the future of cardiac care.