Manager, High-Level Disinfection (HLD)

UCLA Health and David Geffen School of Medicine; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Disability Insurance

Retirement Savings

Health Savings Plans

Certification and education support

Generous Paid Time Off

Job summary

UVA Health in Charlottesville, VA, seeks a High-Level Disinfection Manager to lead centralized reprocessing of endoscopic and specialty scopes. This role oversees operations, quality standards, staffing, and workflow across ambulatory and procedural sites, balancing strategic program development with hands-on leadership.

You will drive standardization, safety, and regulatory compliance, build a team, and partner with clinical and operational leaders to deliver high-quality patient care and

Qualifications

• Three years of management or supervisory experience in sterile processing.
• CRCST or CSPDT certification.
• Bachelor's degree obtained within 2 years of hire.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop a newly established High-Level Disinfection team.
• Oversee scope reprocessing, disinfection, handling, and related operational activities across multiple specialties and locations.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, infection prevention standards, accreditation expectations, and industry best practices.
• Drive consistency, standardization, and continuous improvement across centralized HLD operations.
• Partner with procedural, ambulatory, perioperative, and operational leaders to support high-quality patient care.
• Monitor productivity, quality, staffing, and operational performance metrics.
• Support change management initiatives as UVA Health expands centralized HLD model.
• Develop solutions to moderately complex operational challenges while fostering a culture of accountability, safety, and collaboration.
• Manage and develop frontline staff while ensuring efficient utilization of resources and timely completion of departmental objectives.

Skills

People management

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

CRCST or CSPDT certification

Tools

Sterile processing equipment

Job description

Patient safety, quality outcomes, and operational excellence all depend on the consistent execution of critical behind-the-scenes processes. The High-Level Disinfection (HLD) Manager plays an essential leadership role in ensuring the safe and efficient reprocessing of endoscopic and specialty scopes that support patient care across UVA Health.

This is a unique opportunity to lead a newly established, centralized High-Level Disinfection program designed to enhance standardization, efficiency, and compliance across multiple procedural specialties and care sites. As the leader of this important initiative, you will help build a team, shape processes, and create a lasting impact on the future of procedural services throughout the health system.

The Role

The High-Level Disinfection Manager provides operational and people leadership for a dedicated team responsible for the reprocessing and high-level disinfection of endoscopic and specialty scopes across UVA Health. This position oversees day-to-day operations, quality standards, staffing, and workflow coordination while partnering closely with clinical and operational leaders across multiple ambulatory and procedural care environments.

In this role, you will balance strategic program development with hands‑on operational oversight, ensuring high standards of safety, compliance, and efficiency are maintained throughout the reprocessing continuum.

Key responsibilities include:

• Lead, coach, and develop a newly established High-Level Disinfection team.
• Oversee scope reprocessing, disinfection, handling, and related operational activities across multiple specialties and locations.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, infection prevention standards, accreditation expectations, and industry best practices.
• Drive consistency, standardization, and continuous improvement across centralized HLD operations.
• Partner with procedural, ambulatory, perioperative, and operational leaders to support high-quality patient care.
• Monitor productivity, quality, staffing, and operational performance metrics.
• Support change management initiatives as UVA Health continues to expand and mature its centralized HLD model.
• Develop solutions to moderately complex operational challenges while fostering a culture of accountability, safety, and collaboration.
• Manage and develop frontline staff while ensuring efficient utilization of resources and timely completion of departmental objectives.

This role is ideal for a leader with experience in high-level disinfection, scope reprocessing, sterile processing, endoscopy operations, or procedural services leadership who enjoys building teams, improving processes, and driving measurable operational impact.

Why UVA Health

UVA Health is one of the nation's leading academic health systems, bringing together advanced clinical care, innovation, education, and research in support of exceptional patient outcomes. As a leader within this growing operational area, you will help shape a function that directly supports safe procedural care across the health system.

What makes this opportunity stand out:

• Lead a brand-new, dedicated High-Level Disinfection program with significant visibility and strategic importance.
• Help design and build operational workflows, team structure, and best practices from the ground up.
• Support multiple procedural specialties and care locations rather than a single department.
• Work alongside experienced operational and clinical leaders committed to quality, compliance, and continuous improvement.
• Play a critical role in advancing patient safety and procedural readiness across UVA Health.
• Gain exposure to system-wide operations, multidisciplinary partnerships, and future leadership growth opportunities.
• Be part of an organization recognized for excellence in patient care, innovation, and academic medicine.

For experienced leaders in endoscopy, sterile processing, or reprocessing operations, this role offers the rare chance to combine operational leadership, program development, and meaningful organizational impact within a nationally respected health system.

Relocation assistance may be available for qualified candidates.

Why People Love Living in Charlottesville

Nestled at the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Charlottesville offers an exceptional quality of life that attracts healthcare professionals from across the country. Residents enjoy easy access to hiking, biking, wineries, outdoor recreation, and breathtaking scenery while benefiting from the cultural energy of a vibrant university community. The area features outstanding dining, arts, music, and family‑friendly neighborhoods, along with a more manageable pace of life than many major metropolitan regions. For professionals seeking a balance between career growth and personal well‑being, Charlottesville provides an outstanding place to build both a rewarding career and a fulfilling life.

Minimum Requirements

Education: Bachelor's degree obtained within 2 years of hire.

Experience: Three years management or supervisory experience within sterile processing

Licensure: Certification as CRCST or above through IAHCSMM OR certification as CSPDT or above through CBSPD.

Physical Demands

Job requires standing for prolonged periods, frequently bending/stooping, reaching (overhead, extensive, and repetitive); Repetitive motion: computer keyboard. Proficient communicative, auditory and visual skills; Attention to detail and ability to write legibly; Ability to lift/push/pull 50 - 100lbs. May be exposed to noise, radiation, radioactive materials, blood/body fluids and infectious disease.

The pay range for this role is $74,900.80 - $125,382.00 annually. Individual compensation will be determined by the selected candidate's qualifications, previous work experience, and/or education.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Benefits Package: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off, Long‑term and Short‑term Disability, Retirement Savings
• Health Saving Plans, and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Certification and education support
• Generous Paid Time Off

UVA Health is a world‑class Magnet Recognized academic medical center and health system with a level 1 trauma center. 2023-2024 U.S. News & World Report “Best Hospitals” guide rates UVA Health University Medical Center as “High Performing” in 5 adult specialties and 14 conditions/procedures. We are one of 70 National Cancer Institute designated cancer centers. UVA Health Children’s is named by 2023-2024 U.S. News & World Report as the best children’s hospital in Virginia with 9 specialties ranked among the best in the nation. Our footprint also encompasses 3 community hospitals and an integrated network of primary and specialty care clinics throughout Charlottesville, Culpeper, Northern Virginia, and beyond.

The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Learn more about UVA’s commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment.