Central Supply and Sterile Processing Manager

IU Health; Carmel (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

IU Health seeks a Central Supply and Sterile Processing Manager to lead the sterile processing department with a focus on efficiency, quality, and regulatory compliance.

This fully onsite role is Monday–Friday day shift with occasional evening/weekend rounding as needed. The position reports to the Clinical Operations Director and oversees ~30 direct reports, collaborating with OR and Supply Chain teams to ensure seamless operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required or preferred.
• Credentialing such as CRCST, CHMMC, FCS required.
• Extensive perioperative and sterile processing experience (5–7 years preferred).
• Knowledge of state and national regulatory guidelines required.

Responsibilities

• Lead administrative decision-making and strategic planning for Central Sterile Processing.
• Manage resources, budget, and capital planning to improve department efficiency.
• Oversee integration of services with OR and other areas; drive performance improvements.

Skills

Leadership experience

Regulatory knowledge

Perioperative expertise

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Central Supply and Sterile Processing Manager

Our leaders shape strategic initiatives, develop passionate teams, and work to improve health outcomes. They advance our mission and exemplify excellence, compassion, teamwork and purpose in all that they do. Indiana University Health is seeking individuals who embody these values to join our Sterile Processing leadership team in the role of Central Supply and Sterile Processing Manager.

Responsible for providing administrative decision-making, leadership and strategic planning including the efficient and productive use of personnel, material and financial resources for the Central Sterile Processing department. Responsible for the efficient and purposeful integration of services with other areas and emerging delivery systems. Manages ongoing analysis, development and implementation of methods and systems to improve overall efficiency and effectiveness of services and functions. Directs business efforts supporting sterile processing services for users and the organizational strategy. Determines the capital requirements and cash flow requirements and develops appropriate business plans.

This is a fully onsite role Monday-Friday day shift with evening and weekend rounding as needed. Previous leadership experience is preferred.

Key Relationships

• Reports to : Clinical Operations Director


• Direct Reports: 30


• Key Relationships : OR, Supply Chain

Candidate Qualifications

• Bachelors degree preferred.


• Requires appropriate credentialing (e.g., CRCST; CHMMC;FCS).


• Extensive perioperative and sterile processing experience which is typically gained through five to seven years of progressive service preferred.


• Requires knowledge of state and national regulatory agency guidelines.


• 5-7 years of relevant experience is required.

Indiana University Health is unlike any other healthcare system and we're looking for team members who share the things that matter most to us. IU Health leaders play a crucial role in advancing the mission of our organization and inspiring teams to make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients. As one of Indiana's largest employers and the most comprehensive medical system in the state, our vision is to lead the transformation of healthcare through quality, innovation and education, and make Indiana one of the nation's healthiest states.

IU Health is the largest health system in Indiana with nearly 40,000 team members, 16 hospitals and $8.64 billion in operating revenue. The system's programs in cancer, cardiovascular, neuroscience, orthopedics, pediatrics and transplants have received national recognition for quality patient care. IU Health, in partnership with the Indiana University School of Medicine, bring together highly skilled physicians, researchers, and educators into close collaboration to provide world-class care for children and adults and improve the health of patients and communities across Indiana.

Indiana University Health is dedicated to a fair hiring process and is committed to equal opportunity and nondiscrimination for all individuals, regardless of age, color, disability, ethnicity, marital status, national origin, race, religion, gender identity, expression, sexual orientation, or veteran status.