STERILE PROCESSING MANAGER

Join The Beebe TeamBecome part of the Beebe team - an inclusive team positioned in a vibrant, coastal community. Enjoy a fulfilling career as you support the health of our patients and a team focused on excellence.In addition to competitive compensation and wellness benefits (medical, dental, vision, and prescription) Beebe Healthcare also offers:Sign-on and Referral Bonuses for select positionsTuition Assistance up to $5,000Paid Time OffLong Term Sick accrualEmployer Contribution PlanFree Short and Long-Term Disability for Full Time employeesZero copay for drugs on prescription plan for certain conditionsCollege Bound 529 Savings PlanLife InsuranceBeebe Pers via WorkAdvantageEmployee Assistance ProgramPet InsuranceOverviewThe Sterile Processing Department (SPD) Manager is responsible for the overall leadership, direction, and daily operations of the Sterile Processing Department. This role ensures the highest standards of instrument decontamination, assembly, sterilization, storage, and distribution in compliance with regulatory requirements and patient safety standards.

The Manager collaborates closely with Surgical Services, Infection Prevention, and clinical leadership to support safe, efficient surgical and procedural operations.ResponsibilitiesLeadership & OperationsProvide strategic and operational leadership for the Sterile Processing DepartmentFunction as a resource person for staff through role modeling and visible leadership, making regular rounds throughout the departmentMaintain strong availability to staff and respond immediately to urgent situationsFacilitate communication among team members and across department linesDevelop and maintain department policies and procedures in accordance with regulatory standardsEnsure efficient workflow for decontamination, assembly, sterilization, case cart preparation, and distributionReview, assess, and respond appropriately to all required documentation needs for the departmentCommunicate policies, procedures, and practice standards to staffQuality & ComplianceMonitor sterilization processes and quality assurance indicatorsMonitor unit-based Quality Assurance/Improvement activities and report findings to the DirectorInvestigate and resolve sterilization or instrument-related concernsPartner with Infection Prevention to ensure adherence to infection control standardsParticipate in the development of unit goals and objectivesIdentify specific educational development needs based on Quality Assurance/Improvement resultsParticipate in and support educational programs as appropriateStaff Management & DevelopmentRecruit, hire, train, and evaluate SPD team membersPromote a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvementManage staffing schedules to ensure appropriate coverageProvide ongoing education and competency validationCollaboration & Financial ManagementServe as liaison between SPD, Surgical Services, procedural areas, and vendorsParticipate in interdisciplinary meetings to improve efficiency and case flowDevelop and manage department budgetMonitor supply usage and capital equipment needsIdentify cost-saving opportunities while maintaining quality and safety standardsQualificationsMinimum of 5 years of SPD experienceMinimum of 2 years of management experience in sterile processing requiredPrevious experience as OR Tech preferredThorough knowledge of items and equipment used in departmentKnowledge of principles of sterilization and decontaminationMust be able to set prioritiesCredentialsEducationHigh school diploma or GED requiredEntryUSD $68,889.60/Yr. MaxUSD $106,787.20/Yr.