Job Title: Senior Manager of Sterile Processing
Job Location: Torrance California
Job Type: Full Time
Job Description:
Provide leadership and operational oversight for Sterile Processing Departments across Torrance and San Pedro locations.
Ensure compliance with infection prevention sterilization and regulatory standards (e.g. AAMI AORN Joint Commission).
Develop implement and manage departmental budgets to ensure efficient resource utilization.
Collaborate with Perioperative Services leadership surgeons and clinical teams to ensure timely and accurate instrument delivery.
Oversee staff recruitment training competency validation and performance management.
Drive process improvement initiatives to enhance quality safety and turnaround time.
Monitor and analyze operational metrics ensuring adherence to quality standards and continuous improvement goals.
Partner with executive leadership to align sterile processing strategy with overall hospital and health system objectives.
Required Qualifications:
Bachelors Degree Business or Healthcare related field.
Upon hire: National Certified Registered Central Service Technician - Healthcare Sterile Processing Association. Or
Upon hire: National Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician - Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution. Or
Upon hire: National Certified Instrument Specialist - Healthcare Sterile Processing Association. Or
Upon hire: National Certified Surgical Instrument Specialist - Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution.
3 years Supervisory experience including training and staff development.
5 years Budget with management and analysis.
7 years Work experience in the field of Sterile Processing
Must have:
Bachelors Degree in Business or a Healthcare related field Proof this degree will be required to start in the position.
Must have a current Certification in Sterile Processing Refer to list of options in job posting. One is required and you will need to provide documentation.
Minimum 7 years experience working directly in the field of Sterile Processing
Minimum 3 years of experience as a supervisor or Manager of a hospital Sterile Processing Department
Minimum 3 years experience overseeing staff and budget management