Sterile Processing Department Manager

Baptist Health; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health in Louisville, KY seeks an experienced Sterile Processing Manager to lead the SPD and ensure safe reprocessing of instruments. You will direct decontamination, assembly, sterilization, and instrument tracking, while maintaining regulatory compliance and high-quality patient care.

Responsibilities include budgeting, staff development, performance management, and collaboration with Surgical Services and OR teams to ensure timely instrument availability and excellent service.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing or related healthcare field required.
• Minimum of two years of demonstrated experience in sterile processing.
• CRCST or CBSPD certification required upon hire.
• CIS and CHL certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Direct daily SPD operations, ensuring safe and efficient reprocessing of instruments and equipment.
• Oversee decontamination, assembly, sterilization, tracking, and maintenance of surgical instrumentation.
• Ensure adequate supplies and equipment to support procedures and compliance with standards.
• Manage departmental budgets and staff development, promoting quality improvement.
• Collaborate with Surgical Services, OR personnel, vendors, and interdisciplinary teams to ensure timely instrument availability.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing or related healthcare field

Tools

CRCST Certification

CBSPD Certification

Job description

Summary

Manager, Sterile Processing

Job Description:

Baptist Health is seeking an experienced and motivated Sterile Processing Manager to provide leadership and oversight of our Sterile Processing Department (SPD).

This key leadership position is responsible for directing daily operations, ensuring the safe and efficient reprocessing of surgical instruments and equipment, and maintaining the highest standards of quality, safety, and regulatory compliance.

The successful candidate will be a strong leader with the ability to build and develop a high-performing team while overseeing all aspects of sterile processing operations on a 24-hour basis. Responsibilities include directing the decontamination, assembly, sterilization, tracking, and maintenance of surgical instrumentation; ensuring adequate supplies and equipment to support surgical procedures; and maintaining compliance with AAMI and AORN standards.

The Manager will oversee departmental budgets, establish performance expectations, evaluate and develop staff, and promote operational efficiency and continuous quality improvement. This position works closely with Surgical Services, Operating Room personnel, vendors, and interdisciplinary teams to ensure accurate surgical case preparation, timely instrument availability, and exceptional service to support safe, high-quality patient care.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing or a related healthcare field required.
• Minimum of two years of demonstrated experience in sterile processing, with strong knowledge of sterile processing operations, instrumentation, and sterilization practices required.
• Current Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) or Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD) certification required upon hire.
• CIS and CHL certification preferred.

Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.