Sterile Processing Manager Newark
Job Location:
Newark, DE - USA
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Job Summary
At ChristianaCare excellence is more than a goalit is a commitment woven into everything we do. Recognized as the No. 5 health system in the nation by Money Magazine in its 2024 hospital rankings ChristianaCare earned an overall A rating including an A for its commitment to price transparency underscoring our dedication to delivering exceptional accessible and patient-centered care.
As one of the regions most respected healthcare organizations we continue to set the standard for clinical quality innovation operational excellence and caregiver engagement. Our success is driven by talented leaders and caregivers who are passionate about making a meaningful difference in the lives of patients families and the communities we serve.
Are you ready to join an award-winning health system that refuses to settle for anything less than excellence
If you are a visionary leader who is energized by the opportunity to drive performance inspire teams and contribute to a nationally recognized organization we invite you to explore your future with ChristianaCare.
Come be part of a team thats not only recognized among the nations bestbut one that is committed to becoming even better.
As the Sterile Processing Manager you will oversee the 24/7 operations of the campus-specific Sterile Processing Department (SPD) ensuring the highest standards of patient safety operational excellence and regulatory compliance. This highly visible leadership role is instrumental in supporting surgical services and procedural areas by ensuring the timely delivery of safe sterile and properly functioning instrumentation and equipment.
The ideal candidate will be a strategic and collaborative healthcare leader who is passionate about quality staff development process improvement and delivering exceptional service to both patients and clinical partners.
Key Responsibilities
Provide operational and strategic leadership for all Sterile Processing Department functions across a 24-hour operation.
Ensure compliance with all applicable regulatory accreditation and professional standards including AAMI AORN Joint Commission OSHA and other governing agencies.
Lead and mentor a team of supervisors technicians and support staff fostering a culture of accountability engagement and continuous improvement.
Develop implement and monitor departmental goals performance metrics and quality initiatives that support organizational objectives.
Collaborate closely with Surgical Services Infection Prevention Supply Chain and other clinical stakeholders to optimize workflows and service delivery.
Manage staffing scheduling budgeting productivity and resource allocation to ensure operational efficiency and exceptional customer service.
Drive process improvement initiatives that enhance quality safety and operational performance while supporting a positive patient experience.
Serve as the departments subject matter expert for sterilization practices instrumentation management and regulatory readiness.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelors degree in healthcare nursing or business management field.
Professional certification in an SPD specialty required (CRCST) and CHL
Five years of appropriate technical experience leadership and project management experience.
An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted.
- Management Incentive Plan (MIP) eligible
- Medical dental and vision coverage starting on Day One
- Generous tuition assistance programs including tuition pre-payment for select nursing degrees
- Complimentary membership and access to backup care services
- Fitness and wellness reimbursement programs
- Financial coaching and retirement planning resources
- Retirement benefits including both a 403(b) and defined contribution plan
- Exclusive employee discounts on travel entertainment events and more
Christiana Care Health System is an equal opportunity employer firmly committed to prohibiting discrimination whose staff is reflective of its community and considers qualified applicants for open positions without regard to race color sex religion national origin sexual orientation genetic information gender identity or expression age veteran status disability pregnancy citizenship status or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal state or local law.
Post End Date
Oct 31 2026EEO Posting Statement
ChristianaCare offers a competitive suite of employee benefits to maximize the wellness of you and your family including health insurance paid time off retirement an employee assistance program. To learn more about our benefits for eligible positions visit Experience:
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