Manager, Sterile Processing

St. Charles Health System; Bend (OR); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation stipend available

Job summary

St. Charles Health System in Bend, Oregon, seeks an experienced Sterile Processing Manager to lead operations across our Bend and Redmond campuses and partner with Perioperative Services to ensure exceptional patient care.

You will build a high-performing team, drive regulatory compliance with CMS, TJC, and industry standards, and advance Lean improvements while stewarding budgets and strategic initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• Current CST, CRCST, CBSPD, or Oregon RN license.
• Minimum 3 years of Sterile Processing experience.
• Minimum 5 years of healthcare experience, including 3 years in a leadership role.
• Demonstrated experience leading teams, improving operations, managing budgets, and building collaborative relationships.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day operations for Sterile Processing across multiple hospital campuses.
• Oversee decontamination, instrument assembly, sterilization, storage, and distribution supporting surgical and procedural areas across the health system.
• Develop and mentor a high-performing team through coaching, education, performance management, and competency validation.
• Partner with Perioperative Services, Infection Prevention, Quality, and clinical leaders to support patient outcomes.
• Ensure compliance with CMS, The Joint Commission (TJC), AAMI, AORN, AST, and other regulatory standards.
• Drive Lean process improvement initiatives to improve quality, efficiency, and caregiver engagement.
• Manage departmental budgets, staffing, operational performance, and strategic initiatives.
• Foster a culture centered on safety, accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Team development

Regulatory knowledge

Sterile Processing operations

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Master's degree or higher

Sterile Processing certifications (CIS, CHL, CER)

Job description

St. Charles Health System | Bend, Oregon

Lead the team behind safe surgery. Make an impact where quality, innovation, and patient safety come together.

St. Charles Health System is seeking an experienced Sterile Processing Manager to lead Sterile Processing operations across our Bend and Redmond campuses. This leader will oversee daily operations, drive quality and regulatory excellence, develop high‑performing teams, and partner closely with Perioperative Services to ensure exceptional patient care.

If you're passionate about operational excellence, continuous improvement, and building engaged teams, we'd love to hear from you.

What You’ll Do

As Sterile Processing Manager, you will:

• Lead day-to-day operations for Sterile Processing across multiple hospital campuses.
• Oversee decontamination, instrument assembly, sterilization, storage, and distribution supporting surgical and procedural areas throughout the health system.
• Develop and mentor a high-performing team through coaching, education, performance management, and competency validation.
• Partner with Perioperative Services, Infection Prevention, Quality, and clinical leaders to support outstanding patient outcomes.
• Ensure compliance with CMS, The Joint Commission (TJC), AAMI, AORN, AST, and other regulatory standards.
• Drive Lean process improvement initiatives to improve quality, efficiency, and caregiver engagement.
• Manage departmental budgets, staffing, operational performance, and strategic initiatives.
• Foster a culture centered on safety, accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

What You’ll Bring

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• Current CST, CRCST, CBSPD, or Oregon RN license.
• Minimum 3 years of Sterile Processing experience (or related field).
• Minimum 5 years of healthcare experience, including 3 years in a leadership role.
• Demonstrated experience leading teams, improving operations, managing budgets, and building collaborative relationships.
• Strong knowledge of Sterile Processing operations and regulatory requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree (MBA or related field) or equivalent leadership experience.
• Advanced Sterile Processing certifications (CIS, CHL, CER).

Why St. Charles?

At St. Charles Health System, we’re committed to supporting our caregivers both professionally and personally with an exceptional benefits package, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 403(b) retirement plan with a generous 6% employer match
• Generous paid time off and paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement and continuing education support
• Leadership development and career advancement opportunities
• Wellness programs and employee assistance resources
• Employee discounts and caregiver recognition programs
• Relocation stipend available for qualified candidates relocating to beautiful Central Oregon

Why Bend, Oregon?

Imagine finishing your workday and heading to a mountain bike trail, paddleboarding on the Deschutes River, skiing at Mt. Bachelor, or enjoying one of Bend’s award-winning breweries. Central Oregon offers an unmatched quality of life with 300 days of sunshine, endless outdoor recreation, excellent schools, and a vibrant community.

Bring your leadership experience to St. Charles Health System and help shape the future of Sterile Processing while enjoying everything Central Oregon has to offer.

Apply today and join a team committed to excellence, innovation, and exceptional patient care.