Central Sterile Supply Manager-Ambulatory Care Services

University Of Michigan; Ann Arbor (MI); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent medical, dental and vision

2:1 retirement matching

Job summary

University Of Michigan is seeking a Central Sterile Supply Manager for Ambulatory Care Services. The role leads the CSPD across several centers, directing sterilization, decontamination and distribution of instrumentation for Surgical Services and clinics.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in CSPD/Surgical Services with supervisory experience, and holds CBSPD or HSPA certification along with a healthcare-related degree. Strong leadership and collaboration are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in healthcare-related field or equivalent experience.
• Minimum five years in Central Sterile Processing and/or Surgical Services, with at least three years in supervision.
• Knowledge of aseptic practices, instrumentation, sterilization and decontamination processes.
• Certification through CBSPD or HSPA is required.
• Proficiency in Word, Excel and other software applications.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Experience in process improvement and quality initiatives.
• Subject matter expertise in medical device reprocessing and instrumentation.

Responsibilities

• Lead CSPD operations across multiple sites, aligning with enterprise directions.
• Oversee staff management, onboarding, performance planning and development.
• Ensure policies/procedures comply with accreditation and regulatory standards.
• Monitor process improvement, quality indicators and metrics.
• Publish monthly activity reports and coordinate with stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team collaboration

Process improvement

Interpersonal skills

Critical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in healthcare-related field

CBSPD or HSPA certification

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Central Sterile Supply Manager-Ambulatory Care Services

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Michigan Medicine improves the health of patients, populations and communities through excellence in education, patient care, community service, research and technology development, and through leadership activities in Michigan, nationally and internationally. Our mission is guided by our Strategic Principles and has three critical components; patient care, education and research that together enhance our contribution to society.

Job Summary

TheCentral Sterile ReprocessingDepartment (CSPD) Manager isresponsible for the administrativeand operational goals and objectives of the CSPD department atMichigan Medicine's East Ann Arbor Surgery Center, Kellogg Eye Center, and Ypsilanti Health Center.Thisposition plans, organizes anddirects theoperations oftheCentral Sterile Processing Department inaccordance withFederal, State andLocal standards, regulations andMichigan Medicineguidelines, procedures andpolicies that govern decontamination,sterilization anddistribution ofinstrumentationrequired forthe Surgical Services department, procedural areas and clinics. The CSPD managerworks in collaborationwith AmbulatoryCare and OR leaders, nursing/patientcare leaders, support services, faculty, and staffto manage the re-processing and availability of instrumentation.

Responsibilities*

Leadership and Organizational Development:

• Focusing on strategic planning; work with CSPD Director and/or Senior Director for Enterprise Disinfection & Sterilization Services for CSPD to identify unit priorities, support business efficiencies, andenhance aculture ofteamwork andcooperation amongstaffmembers.
• Develop andpromote innovative approaches forteamdevelopment andcohesiveness throughout all levels of business operations to meet operational and business needs.
• Identify,communicate, share,andpresent operational, performance, financial metrics,andbest practices to staff, and leadership.
• Builds andinspires confidence, trust andcollaboration through anatmosphere ofcooperation with all internal andexternalpartnersandcustomers toensure timelyprocessing, sterilization anddistribution ofinstrumentation.

Supervision and Staff Management:

• Manages andoversees thereprocessing ofinstruments forSurgical Services andunitsoutside the Operating Room (OR) environment (units, clinics, diagnostic areas, etc.).
• Responsible forstaffhuman resourcemanagement, onboarding, performance planning and development, coaching, and discipline.
• Responsible forensuring thatall sterile processing policies/proceduresarecurrent andpracticed consistently.
• Developandoverseeprocedurestorecognize andencouragestaff excellence.
• Assures allstorage areasandsupplies are maintained inaneat,orderly, safeandclean environment.
• Assures the environment ofcareisclean,compliant withstandards andhasrequired airflowandair exchanges.
• Assignsother taskstostaffmembers andperformsothertasksasthe need dictates.
• Responsibleforcompliance withaccreditation andregulatory requirements concerning the reprocessing of instrumentation.
• Over sees andensures theselection oftheappropriate processing methodused foreach sterilized item is compliant with manufacturer's instructions for use (IFU).
• Responsible forthedevelopment andmonitoring ofallprocess improvement andquality indicators and managing these indicators to a high-performance level.
• Reviews andmonitors Patient Safety Reporting Forms andotherquality reportstoensure safe practices are in place and being followed.
• Maintainsandfosterscompliancewithproductivityandfirst -time qualityindicatorsand criteria.
• Isresponsibleforthepreparationandpublishing ofmonthlystatisticalactivity reports.
• Prepare regularreports forSOS committeeandothercommitteesas needed.
• Ensures proper collection andstorageofallassociated recordsforbacteriologic testing,cycle monitoring, and preventative maintenance.

Financial Responsibility and Fiscal Oversight:

• Responsibleforsoundfiscalmanagementoftheunitincluding managing toorexceeding forecast targets.
• Overseescapitalandoperational budgets.
• Follows and maintains standard work practices, toensure the work environment isconducive toahighlevelof productivity, safety and efficiency.

Required Qualifications*

• Bachelor's degree in a healthcare-related field such as Administration, Business, Education, Nursing, Sciences, or a related discipline; equivalent relevant work experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience working in a Central Sterile Processing and/or Surgical Services department, including at least three (3) years in a supervisory or management role.
• Comprehensive knowledge of aseptic practices, surgical instrumentation, patient care equipment, sterilization, and decontamination processes.
• Certification through an accredited Sterile Processing Organization such as CBSPD or HSPA
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and other computer-based software applications.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with strong critical-thinking and customer service abilities.
• Demonstrated experience developing and implementing process improvement strategies and quality initiatives.
• Subject matter expertise in medical device reprocessing, including surgical instruments, supplies, equipment, sterilizers, sterilization modalities, and high-level disinfection; extensive knowledge of medical instrumentation and associated procedures.
• Proven ability to build effective working relationships and collaborate across departments, with the ability to interact professionally and negotiate successfully with internal and external stakeholders.
• Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to guide, mentor, and hold teams accountable to established standards, policies, and regulatory requirements.

Demonstrated experience with accreditation readiness and regulatory compliance, including Joint Commission, CMS, AAMI, OSHA, and state regulatory agencies.

Proven success leading departmental transformation initiatives, such as workflow redesign, staffing optimization, or technology adoption

Desired Qualifications*

• Sterile Processing Leadership certification (e.g., HSPA SPD Management Certification or equivalent).

Previous experience working in the Operating Room or a comparable perioperative or procedural setting .

Experience managing capital equipment planning, budgeting, and vendor relationships.

Lean, Six Sigma, or formal performance improvement training or certification.

Experience mentoring leaders, succession planning, and building high-performing teams in complex healthcare environments.

Why Join Michigan Medicine?

Michigan Medicine is one of the largest health care complexes in the world and has been the site of many groundbreaking medical and technological advancements since the opening of the U-M Medical School in 1850. Michigan Medicine is comprised of over 30,000employees and our vision is to attract, inspire, and develop outstanding people in medicine, sciences, and healthcare to become one of the world?s most distinguished academic health systems. In some way, great or small, every person here helps to advance this world-class institution. Work at Michigan Medicine and become a victor for the greater good.

What Benefits can you Look Forward to?

• Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage effective on your very first day
• 2:1 Match on retirement savings

Modes of Work

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes .

Work Schedule

Fulltime,M-F,weekendsasneeded.Hoursaretypically"dayshift" , however ,willflex basedonunit needs.

Additional Information

ReportstoCSPD Director and/or Senior Director for Enterprise Disinfection & Sterilization Services. This description is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty that will be required of positions that will be given this title and shall not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under this supervision. The use of a particular expression or illustration describing duties shall not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of a similar kind or level of difficulty.

Michigan Medicine conducts background screening and pre-employment drug testing on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background screenings. Background screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act. Pre-employment drug testing applies to all selected candidates, including new or additional faculty and staff appointments, as well as transfers from other U-M campuses.

Application Deadline

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. This job may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.

U-M EEO Statement

The University of Michigan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

U-M EEO Statement

The University of Michigan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Working Title

Central Sterile Supply Manager-Ambulatory Care Services