Mgr Sterile Processing

Inova Health; Falls Church (VA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Retirement matching 5%

Education assistance up to $5,250/year

Student loan assistance up to $10,000

Mental health support 25 sessions

Paid time off and parental leave

Flexible schedules and remote/hybridOp

Job summary

Inova Fairfax in Falls Church, VA is seeking a Sterile Processing Manager to lead the SPD and Perioperative Materials Management. You will oversee staff, ensure compliance with infection control standards, and drive Lean process improvements.

The role requires 3+ years in SPD leadership, a relevant degree, and strong collaboration with OR teams. Inova offers comprehensive benefits, flexible scheduling where possible, and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Three years of experience in OR/SPD leadership/management role.
• Knowledge and experience in the perioperative areas of sterile processing, case preparation and cleanup, perioperative materials management.
• Two years of experience in each sub-specialty or two years of cross-training.

Responsibilities

• Maintains excellent relationships with sales representatives while capitalizing on promotional offerings and cost-reduction initiatives.
• Provides analytical data for all end-users and facilitates decisions regarding set configurations, par levels, and preferred vendors.
• 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.
• Develops, prepares, and maintains a staffing pattern to ensure 24-hour support for Sterile Processing, procedural set-up, and cleaning.
• Manages staffing systems, scheduling, vacation requests, and payroll.
• Monitors clinical practices to ensure compliance with standards and effective operational protocols.
• Evaluates service delivery for safe and cost-effective solutions, new techniques, systems, and procedures to improve service and safety.
• Oversees Sterile Processing to ensure it is performing effectively, including hiring and training team members.

Skills

Leadership experience

SPD leadership

Perioperative knowledge

Education

Associate Degree or High School diploma with 6 total years experience

Job description

Inova Fairfax | Mgr Sterile processing | Full-time Days Flex schedule to help cover evening needs.

Inova is consistently ranked as a 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, flexible work schedules, and remote and hybrid career opportunities.

Sterile Processing Manager

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.

Job Responsibilities

• Maintains excellent relationships with sales representatives while capitalizing on promotional offerings and cost-reduction initiatives.
• Provides analytical data for all end-users and facilitates decisions regarding set configurations, par levels, and preferred vendors.
• 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.
• Develops, prepares, and maintains a staffing pattern to ensure 24-hour support for Sterile Processing, procedural set-up, and cleaning. Manages Automated Nurse Staffing Office System, InovaPass, enterprise resource planning, monthly staff schedules, vacation requests, and payroll.
• Monitors clinical practices to ensure compliance with standards and effective operational protocols in the delivery of care.
• Maintains a focus on improving service and reducing inappropriate variations and errors. Evaluates service delivery for safe and cost-effective solutions, new techniques, systems, and procedures to improve service and safety.
• Partners with the designated leaders in the Operating Room Support, Technology, and Unit Management to ensure a supportive and collaborative management model for ancillary services.
• Oversees the operational activities of the Sterile Processing and Perioperative Materials Management staff to ensure the effectiveness and efficiency of all practices.
• Oversees Sterile Processing to ensure it is performing effectively, which may include but not limited to, hiring and training team members, creating and implementing business strategies, managing performance of team members, and delegating tasks.
• May perform additional duties as assigned.

Additional Requirements

• Certification - Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician within 12 months; CBSPT (Certification in Sterile Processing) and Certified Registered Service Technician (CRCST) must be obtained within one year of hire. Must gain proficiency in the standards under OSHA (US Occupational Safety and Health), ANSI/AAMI (American National Standards Institute/Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation), and IAHSCSMM (International Association of Healthcare Central Service Material Management); Must be eligible to take the certification exam
• Licensure - None required
• 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.
• Education - Associate Degree or High School diploma or equivalent and 4 additional years of experience (6 total)