Manager, Sterile Processing

Boston Children's Hospital

Needham (MA)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 130,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

flexible schedules

affordable health

vision and dental insurance

child care and student loan subsidies

generous time off

403(b) Retirement Savings plan

Pension

License/Certification Reimbursement

cell phone plan discounts

T-passes discounts

Job summary

Boston Children's Hospital is seeking a Manager, Sterile Processing to oversee a 24/7 department operations, ensure compliant handling, sterilization, storage, and assembly of patient care supplies and instruments. The role includes policy development and staff leadership across shifts.

The position emphasizes implementing efficient procedures, supervising staff, and collaborating with hospital departments to optimize processing workflows and instrument tracking.

Qualifications

Two years of occupationally specific education or an associate's degree required.
Area of study: Surgical Technology, Central Processing or related field.
Bachelor's degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Oversee development, implementation, and maintenance of policies for processing and handling of medical supplies and equipment.
Develop and implement new sterilization methods as needed.
Establish department goals and organizational structure to support functions.
Monitor inventory, establish par levels, and initiate purchases as needed.
Maintain systems for tracking and distribution of processed instruments and educate staff on procedures.

Skills

People management

Communication

Interdepartmental coordination

Education

Two-year degree

Surgical Technology background

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Position Summary:

The Manager, Sterile Processing, will be responsible for managing the 24/7 operations of the Sterile Processing Department. They will monitor inventory and utilization levels to ensure adequate availability of patient care and treatment materials. The Manager will develop and ensure conformance with policies and procedures related to the handling, sterilization, cleaning, maintenance, storage, and assembly of patient care supplies, equipment, and instruments.

Key Responsibilities:

Oversee development, implementation, and maintenance of internal policies and procedures for processing, storage, and handling of medical surgical and surgical supplies and equipment.

Develops and implement new and/or updated decontamination and sterilization methods as needed.

Establishes department goals and objectives.

Develops and maintains an organizational structure to support the required functions efficiently.

Evaluates service delivery systems and procedures and recommends changes to improve efficiency and effectiveness.

Monitors usage of inventory establishes par levels, and initiates purchase of items as needed.

Evaluates, recommends, and assists in introduction of new instruments and materials.

Works with CPD/OR staff and/or other hospital departments to develop and maintain systems and procedures for tracking and distribution of processed instruments.

Maintains knowledge of current trends and practices in procurement, processing, and maintenance of medical and surgical instruments, equipment, and supplies through participation in professional organizations and attendance at relevant continuing education programs.

Leads hospital and departmental committees and project teams as appropriate.

Administers the recruitment, evaluations, growth, and development of employees.

Oversee the scheduling assignments and training programs.

Follows through on disciplinary and other personnel actions as warranted.

Oversees in-services and continuing education programs for staff development in collaboration with the supervisor and single shift managers

Implements procedural change as needed to ensure compliance with hospital, department, and external policies, standards, and regulations.

Oversee and ensures completion of required quality monitoring and related data collection.

Maintains related records and prepares reports as necessary.

Oversee sterile processing on all shifts (24 hours), including oversight of all sterile processing FTEs with direct oversight of the single shift supervisors.

Manages the administration and maintenance of department recordkeeping systems, including highly sensitive and/or critical administrative and financial data.

Acts as a role model and initiates an effort to assure standards for customer satisfaction. Uses data collected to demonstrate that standards and quality improvement goals are met.

Knowledge and Skills:

The ability to effectively manage the employees within assigned unit/department.

Communication skills in order to effectively deal with conflicting views or issues and mediate fair solutions, or well-developed writing skills.

The ability to interact and coordinate with employees, vendors, surgeons, and nursing staff.

Education:

Completion of two years of occupationally specific education or associate's degree

Area of study required: Surgical Technology, Central Process or a closely related field

Bachelor's degree preferred

Experience:

7 years' experience as a sterile processing technician and three years of supervisory experience

Licensure/ Certifications:

Current certification from HSPA (Healthcare Sterile Processing Association) or CBSPD (Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution)

The posted pay range is Boston Children's reasonable and good-faith expectation for this pay at the time of posting.

Base pay is one part of a comprehensive benefits package that includes flexible schedules, affordable health, vision and dental insurance, child care and student loan subsidies, generous levels of time off, 403(b) Retirement Savings plan, Pension, Tuition and certain License and Certification Reimbursement, cell phone plan discounts and discounted rates on T-passes. Experience the benefits of passion and teamwork.