Sterile Processing Manager

Description:

Mercy Health, a faith-based and patient-focused healthcare organization, is seeking a Sterile Processing Manager for St. Vincent Medical Center in Toledo, OH. This leadership role is responsible for directing the Central Sterile department, ensuring consistent high-quality surgical instrumentation and equipment delivery, and maintaining compliance with all regulatory and safety standards. The manager will act as a professional role model, mentor, and technical resource for sterile processing staff and other healthcare team members.

The position includes oversight of in-house and/or offsite sterile processing, departmental budgeting, staff training, and quality improvement initiatives, ensuring compliance with AAMI, JCAHO, CDC, and state standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure departmental operations comply with regulatory agency standards (State Department of Health, JCAHO, DEQ, etc.) and exceed accrediting requirements

• Manage functions and staff related to surgical purchasing and sterile processing

• Provide orientation, ongoing training, and continuous quality improvement for all staff

• Maintain customer service standards by meeting the expectations of internal and external customers

• Develop and monitor departmental budget and demonstrate cost-conscious management of resources

• Identify opportunities for change and process improvements related to cost, quality, and service

• Communicate operationally pertinent information to staff

Education & Certification:

• High School Diploma or GED (required)

• Associates or Bachelors in Business, Nursing, or relevant field (preferred)

• Required Certifications:

  • CRCST (Certified Registered Central Service Technician) or HSPA

  • CSPDT (Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician) or CBSPD

• Preferred Certifications:

  • CIS (Certified Instrument Specialist, HSPA)

  • CER (Certified Endoscope Reprocessor, HSPA)

• CHL (Certified Healthcare Leader, HSPA) required within 1 year of hire

Experience & Skills:

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in sterile processing or related field (required), 5 years preferred

• Strong leadership, decision-making, and financial management skills

• Knowledge of anatomy, aseptic techniques, infection control, HIPAA, AAMI recommendations

• Ability to follow instructions, work independently, and under pressure

• Teamwork, communication across multiple levels, and stakeholder relationship management

• Ability to conduct performance evaluations, precept staff, and manage sterile processing workflow

• Professionalism, attention to detail, critical thinking, and ability to move with urgency

• EPIC training preferred

Compensation, Benefits & Perks:

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses, and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources, and employee discounts

• Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability

• Backup care for children and elders

• Tuition assistance, professional development, and continuing education support