Director of Sterile Processing

Orthopedic Associates Surgery Center; Rocky Hill (CT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Paid holidays

PTO

401(k) with company match

Short-term disability insurance

Life insurance

Work‑life balance

CT Paid Leave

FMLA

Job summary

Orthopedic Associates Surgery Center in Rocky Hill, CT, is seeking a full-time Director of Sterile Processing. The role leads the SPD, ensuring cleaning, sterilization, and delivery of surgical tools while driving quality and regulatory compliance across the department.

You will manage a team, partner with perioperative services, nursing leadership, and medical staff to keep operating rooms safe, efficient, and well-supplied. A Bachelor's degree and several years in SPD are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Five years of relevant experience, including at least two years in a managerial role.
• Preferred: experience with sterile processing systems and inventory management.

Responsibilities

• Direct daily SPD operations: cleaning, sterilizing, packaging, and delivering sterile instruments to OR and ancillary areas.
• Develop and report a monthly SPD performance dashboard to nursing leadership and SPD staff.
• Ensure compliance with state and federal regulations, AAAHC standards, and AAMI guidelines.
• Manage inventory in the STERIS SPM Tracking System; oversee receipt of instruments and coordinate repairs/replacements.
• Collaborate with Administration on operating and capital budgets and maintain cost awareness.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

STERIS SPM Tracking System

Job description

OASC | Rocky Hill, CT | Full-time

OASC is seeking a full-time Director of Sterile Processing.

Job Details

• Job type: Full-time
• FLSA status: Exempt (salaried)
• Pay range: $90,000 – $125,000 per year

About Us

Our busy orthopedic ambulatory surgery center provides outpatient surgical procedures to Rocky Hill, CT and the surrounding communities. Our team provides unsurpassed surgical capabilities, efficiency, and patient service. We partner only with top-tier physicians and staff who share our strong commitment to your individual needs and best possible treatment outcomes.

OASC is designed to be a place where patients choose to come, doctors want to operate, and employees want to work.

Key features include:

• Same‑day total joint replacements, interventional procedures, and the full range of orthopedic surgeries.
• 7 extra‑large operating rooms and a procedure room equipped with the most advanced surgical camera systems, video streaming, robotic technology, and wireless connectivity.
• Patient satisfaction rating of over 95%.
• The most advanced sterilization equipment and technology in the marketplace, keeping infection rates near zero.

About The Role

We are seeking an experienced Director of Sterile Processing to lead our Sterile Processing Department (SPD). You will oversee the cleaning, sterilization, and delivery of surgical instruments, build a culture of quality and regulatory compliance, and lead a team that includes an SPD Resource, SPD Lead Tech, SPD Instrument Coordinator, and SPD Technicians.

You will partner with Perioperative Services, nursing leadership, and the Medical Staff to keep our operating rooms safe, efficient, and fully supplied.

Key Responsibilities

• Direct daily SPD operations: cleaning, sterilizing, packaging, and delivering sterile instruments to the operating room and ancillary areas.
• Build and manage a quality improvement process targeting 100% accuracy in delivery of carts, pans, and packaged instruments.
• Develop and report a monthly SPD performance dashboard to nursing leadership and SPD staff.
• Ensure compliance with state and federal regulations, AAAHC standards, and AAMI standards and guidelines.
• Manage inventory in the STERIS SPM Tracking System; oversee receipt of ordered instruments and coordinate repair and replacement.
• Partner with the Administrator and Director of Nursing on operating and capital budgets, maintaining cost awareness and budget control.
• Work with the Materials Manager to coordinate supply delivery and manage equipment purchasing and rental programs.
• Develop SPD policies, procedures, and standards of care, and oversee orientation and continuing education for staff.
• Supervise SPD staff, including hiring recommendations, annual performance evaluations, discipline, promotions, and salary recommendations, in coordination with Human Resources.
• Serve on the Medical Advisory Board, Total Joint Committee, and other assigned committees.
• Work with Operating Room leadership, infection prevention, and the Medical Staff to monitor quality metrics, identify trends, and solve problems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and five years of relevant experience, including at least two years in a managerial role (or equivalent combination of education and experience).
• Preferred: 3–5 years as Director or Assistant Director of a sterile processing department in a healthcare setting.
• Preferred: Experience with the STERIS SPM Tracking System or a comparable inventory tracking system.

Required Certification (one of the following)

• Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD)
• Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST)
• International Association of Healthcare Central Service Material Management (IAHCSMM) certification

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• Heavy physical demand (lifting 50 lbs and up).
• Manual dexterity for computer use and intricate equipment set‑up.
• Good visual and hearing acuity for in‑person and telephone communication.
• Primarily works in a climate‑controlled area; occasional exposure to blood‑borne pathogens or body fluids.
• Equipment used: AMSCO sterilizers and washer/decontaminator, computer, telephone, copier, and fax.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Paid holidays
• PTO
• Free parking
• 401(k) with company match
• Company-sponsored short‑term disability and life insurance
• Work‑life balance
• CT Paid Leave
• FMLA

This job posting is not meant to be all inclusive but to provide an overview of the job responsibilities.

Pay disclaimer: Where a specific pay range is noted, it is a good‑faith estimate at the time of this posting. The actual salary offered will be based on experience, skills, qualifications, market/business considerations, and geographic location.

We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age, or any other federally protected class.