Sterile Processing Department Manager

Summary

Job Description:

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.

• Bachelors 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.