Manager, Sterile Processing Services

Orlando Health; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Orlando Health is seeking a Manager of Sterile Processing to lead the 24-hour SPD and instrument delivery operations, ensuring safe, efficient processing of instrumentation for sterilization and aseptic presentation. The role emphasizes fiscal management, staff scheduling, policy development, and collaboration with physicians and nursing operations to support trauma and surgical services.

A firm educational foundation and SPD management experience are required, with Orlando Health offering a

Qualifications

• Five years of management experience in SPD/CS/OR.
• Must possess working knowledge of sterile processing processes.

Responsibilities

• Directs activities related to all aspects of the instrument delivery and on-site sterilization processes.
• Ensures that departmental work processes provide a safe and cost-effective process for packaging and protecting instrumentation for sterilization, transportation, storage, and aseptic presentations.
• Responsible for ongoing sterilization efficacy testing to ensure that sterilization processes meet regulatory requirements.
• Remains professional under stress and is responsible for communication interdepartmentally as well as intradepartmental to ensure that information is shared for effective daily operations.
• Works with the educator to ensure ongoing on-site education is provided based on both individual and departmental needs.
• Coordinates staffing needs and reviews coverage requirements on daily basis; responsibilities include hiring and evaluation of potential employees, and preparing and implementing approved budget initiatives for the department.

Education

Associate degree

Job description

Position Summary

Department: DPH Sterile Processing Services

Status: Full-Time | Monday - Friday , start time varies between 7am - 8am

Title: Manager of Sterile Processing

Orlando Health Dr. P. Phillips proudly holds recognition as a “Best Regional Hospital” by U.S. News & World Report and selected as one of the “Best Places to Work in Healthcare” by Modern Healthcare. We are an award-winning, full-service medical/surgical facility that has been serving the residents of southwest Orange County and Orlando’s growing tourist population since 1985. With a highly qualified team of nurses, support staff and physician specialists, our 285-bed facility provides combined expertise and advanced technology in numerous areas of specialty, including diagnostic imaging, cardiovascular care, orthopedic care, surgical services and emergency medicine.

In 2025, Dr. P. Phillips Hospital opened the onsite Team Member Wellness Center, designed to support employee health and well-being. The center features a state-of-the-art fitness facility, a dedicated tranquility space, and wellness activities - making it easy to recharge and get your workout in before or after your shift.

“Orlando Health Is Your Best Place to Work” is not just something we say, it’s our promise to you.

TOP REASONS TO CHOOSE ORLANDO HEALTH - DR. P. PHILLIPS HOSPITAL

• Onsite State-of-the-art gym and wellness center!
• The center offers a state-of-the-art fitness facility, a dedicated tranquility space, and a variety of wellness activities—making it easy to recharge and get your workout in before or after your shift.
• Forbes Recognizes Orlando Health as a Best-In-State Employer
• Forbes has named Orlando Health as one of America's Best-In-State Employers for 2024.

Position Summary

• The Manager of Sterile Processing Services has 24-hour responsibility for Sterile Processing and Instrument Delivery processes within the facility

Responsibilities

Essential Functions

• Responsible for effective fiscal management of departmental operations, to ensure proper utilization of corporate financial resources.
• Directs activities related to all aspects of the instrument delivery and on-site sterilization processes.
• Ensures that departmental work processes provide a safe and cost-effective process for packaging and protecting instrumentation for sterilization, transportation, storage, and aseptic presentations.
• Responsible for ongoing sterilization efficacy testing to ensure that sterilization processes meet regulatory requirements.
• Assumes responsibility for presenting a positive representation of corporate and departmental services.
• Responsible for human resource management to achieve quality services and positive employee relations.
• Remains professional under stress and is responsible for communication interdepartmentally as well as intradepartmental to ensure that information is shared for effective daily operations.
• Works with the educator to ensure that ongoing on-site education is provided based on both individual and departmental needs.
• Coordinates staffing needs and reviews coverage requirements on daily basis. Responsibilities include hiring and evaluation of potential employees, and preparing and implementing approved budget initiatives for the department.
• Coordinates operating activities with other departments as necessary.
• Creates and maintains Corporate SPD and Patient Care IPC Sterile Processing policies and procedures.
• Serves as chair of Corporate Sterile Processing Committee
• Actively participates in multi‑departmental special projects to assist and ensure compliance with current standards.
• Serves as resource for other Orlando Health SPD locations and clinical areas.
• Manages high volumes and extensive level of complexity in instrumentation inventory for tertiary and trauma care.
• Meets with new physicians and nursing operations managers in physician practices to establish instrumentation and service needs for clinic and surgery.

Qualifications

Education/Training

• Associate degree.

Licensure/Certification

• Maintains one of the following certifications:
• Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) through the Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA); or
• Certified Healthcare Leader (CHL) through the International Association of Central Service Material Management (IAHCSMM); or
• SPD Technician Certification (CSPDT) through the Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD); or
• Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Manager (CSPDM) through the Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD); or
• Certified in Sterile Processing Management (CSPM) through the Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD).

Experience

• Five years of management experience in SPD/CS/OR
• Must possess working knowledge of sterile processing processes.