Dignity Health

Manager Sterile Processing

Dignity Health$75K — $95K *
Hospitals & Medical Centers
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3+ years experience in a Sterile Processing Department at an acute medical center.
  • At least 1 year in a progressive leadership role.
  • Certified Surgical Technologist (CST).
  • Certified Sterile Processing Distribution Technologist (CSPDT-CBSPD).
  • Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Supervisor (CSPDS).
  • Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution (CSPDT).
  • Bachelor's Degree preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and oversee Sterile Processing Department operations.
  • Develop and enforce department policies and procedures.
  • Monitor quality control measures to ensure compliance with regulations.
  • Manage inventory control and equipment maintenance.
  • Ensure timely delivery of sterilized items to customers.
  • Investigate concerns and implement action plans for resolution.
  • Supervise staff to foster a positive work environment and compliance.
Full Job Description
Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Manager of Sterile Processing, you will lead and oversee all operations within the Sterile Processing Department, ensuring the meticulous cleaning, disinfection, sterilization, and distribution of surgical instruments and medical devices. Every day you will manage department staff, develop and enforce comprehensive policies and procedures, monitor quality control measures, and ensure strict compliance with all regulatory standards (e.g., AAMI, TJC, OSHA). You will also oversee inventory control, equipment maintenance, and drive continuous process improvements to optimize efficiency and effectiveness.To be successful in this role, you will possess deep expertise in sterile processing principles, infection prevention, and regulatory compliance, coupled with strong leadership and problem-solving skills.

 

  • Assures that department policies, practices and procedures conform to all appropriate regulations and standards and coordinates the implementation, modification and maintenance of all department programs.
  • Ensures that instrument trays and other items are properly decontaminated, assembled and sterilized.
  • Assures timely delivery of sterilized items to customers.
  • Assures that sterilization practices and equipment meet quality standards.
  • Investigates problems/concerns and develops and implements action plans to resolve.
  • Provides direct supervision for the Sterile Processing Department staff in a way that creates a positive work environment and ensures compliance with all organizational and regulatory requirements.
Job Requirements

 

  • Comparable combination of education and experience.
  • Three (3) years full-time experience in Sterile Processing Department in an acute medical center.
  • One (1) year of which must have been at a progressive leadership role.
  • Certified Surgical Technologist.
  • Cert Sterile Processing Distribution Technologist (CSPDT-CBSPD)
  • Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Supervisor (CSPDS)
  • Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution (CSPDT)

 

Preferred:

  • Bachelors Degree.

 

About Dignity Health

Dignity Health is a health care provider that operates hospitals and clinics in California, Arizona, and Nevada. The company was founded in 1986 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California. Dignity Health provides a range of services, including emergency care, cancer care, and women's health. The company has over 60,000 employees and is committed to providing high-quality, affordable health care to its patients.
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60,000 employees
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Founded
1954

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