Manager of Sterile Processing

Inova Health System; Alexandria, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Retirement match

Tuition assistance

Mental health support

Paid time off / parental leave

Job summary

Inova Alexandria Hospital, part of Inova Health System, seeks a dedicated Manager of Sterile Processing to lead the Sterile Processing and Perioperative Materials Management teams. This full-time role operates Monday–Friday, 7:00am–3:30pm, focusing on staff performance, budgeting, and process improvements to support patient care.

The ideal candidate has a strong background in OR/SPD leadership, knowledge of sterile processing standards, and cross-training experience across subspecialties.

Qualifications

• Three years of experience in OR/SPD leadership/management.
• Knowledge of perioperative sterile processing standards and materials management.
• Leadership experience across sub-specialties or cross-training.

Responsibilities

• Directs and manages all aspects of Sterile Processing and Perioperative Materials Management.
• Oversees staff performance, cost controls, and budget preparation.
• Drives Lean process improvement and ensures compliance with policies and standards.
• Coordinates equipment service, supplies, and facility renovations as needed.

Skills

SPD leadership

Perioperative processing

Staff management

Process improvement

Education

Associate degree or HS diploma + 4 years experience

Job description

Inova Alexandria Hospital is looking for a dedicated Manager of Sterile Processing to join the team! This role will be Full-time Monday-Friday 7:00am to 3:30pm.

Inova is consistently ranked as national healthcare leader in safety, quality and patient experience. We are also proud to be consistently recognized as a top employer in both the D.C. metro area and the nation.

Featured Benefits:

• Committed to Team Member Health: offering medical, dental and vision coverage, and a robust team member wellness program.
• Retirement: Inova matches the first 5% of eligible contributions – starting on your first day.
• Tuition and Student Loan Assistance: offering up to $5,250 per year in education assistance and up to $10,000 for student loans.
• Mental Health Support: offering all Inova team members, their spouses/partners, and their children 25 mental health coaching or therapy sessions, per person, per year, at no cost.
• Work/Life Balance: offering paid time off, paid parental leave, and more.

Perioperative Support Specialist Job Responsibilities:

The Sterile Processing Manager directs and manages all aspects of care relating to the support and environmental elements of Sterile Processing and Perioperative Materials Management including staff and performance improvement, cost controls, budget preparation,

Lean process improvement, and materials management.

Collaborates with all customers while facilitating all service line productivity goals. Ensures effective and timely procedural set-ups, transports, availability and proper functioning of equipment, environmental cleaning, and sanitation.

Manages all areas of responsibility such as the monitoring of the Sterile Processing department shift supervisors by ensuring that they maximize staff efficiencies and productivity while complying with infection control policies and OSHA, AAMI, AORN and The Joint Commission standards.

Works with the Perioperative Services Manager or other designated leaders in evaluating products, negotiating contracts, acquisitions, training, and support of equipment/supplies. Coordinates equipment service, deliveries, installations, and necessary facility renovations/repairs.

May perform additional duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Education: Associate degree or High School diploma or equivalent and 4 additional years of experience (6 total)
• Certification:
  • Certified Healthcare Leadership within 12 Months
  • CBSPD (Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution) or CRCST (Certified Registered Service Technician) must be obtained prior to start of role.
• Experience:
  • Three years of experience in OR/SPD leadership/management role.
  • Knowledge and experience in the perioperative areas of sterile processing, case preparation and clean-up, perioperative materials management supplies, equipment and environmental standards; three years of experience in a leadership/management role. Two years of experience in each sub-specialty or two years of cross-training.

About Us

We are Inova, Northern Virginia’s leading nonprofit healthcare provider. Every day, our 26,000+ team members provide world-class healthcare to the communities we serve. Our people are the reason we're a national leader in healthcare safety, quality and patient experience. And from best-in-class facilities to professional development opportunities, we support them at every step. At Inova, we're constantly striving to be ever better — to shape a more compassionate future for healthcare.

Inova Health is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, pregnancy (including childbirth, pregnancy-related conditions and lactation), race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristics protected by law.

Job Info

• Job Identification 686199
• Job Category Clinical Services