Sterile Processing Department Manager

Clinical Management Consultants; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 114,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Clinical Management Consultants seeks a Sterile Processing Department Manager to lead Central Sterile Processing within a modern California hospital, guiding a skilled team and partnering with perioperative services to ensure safe, efficient patient care.

You will oversee daily operations, staffing, regulatory readiness, instrument flow, decontamination, sterilization, inventory coordination, and performance improvement in a collaborative, evidence-based environment in the Bay Area.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily SPD operations and staffing.
• Ensure regulatory readiness and quality assurance.
• Manage instrument flow, decontamination, and sterilization processes.
• Coordinate inventory and collaborate with the operating room.
• Lead performance improvement initiatives.

Job description

Turn precision into impact as the Sterile Processing Department Manager leading a talented team, advancing surgical excellence, and helping exceptional patient care shine in California’s beautiful Bay Area!

This healthcare organization offers the Manager of Sterile Processing an opportunity to join a mission-driven, patient-first hospital known for clinical excellence, safety, compassionate care, and strong community trust. A modern clinical environment, complex specialty services, interdisciplinary collaboration, and continued investment in facilities create valuable opportunities for professional growth. The Sterile Processing Department Manager will work alongside respected clinicians who embrace evidence-based practice, continuous improvement, and high standards for quality and infection prevention.

The Sterile Processing Department Manager will lead Central Sterile Processing within a medium-sized facility, full-service acute care hospital, and will have the opportunity to guide Sterile Processing Services in a modern, state-of-the-art facility. The hospital’s new facility opened recently and supports a broad range of surgical and specialty services, including trauma, cardiovascular care, women’s services, and complex surgical procedures. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Sterile Processing leader to make a meaningful operational impact while working in a highly respected healthcare environment in beautiful Northern California.

The Manager of SPD will report to a Director that oversee's perioperative and clinical operations and will receive support from experienced department supervisors, sterile processing technicians, educators, infection prevention specialists, and quality partners. The Sterile Processing Services Manager will be responsible for daily operations, staffing, productivity, regulatory readiness, instrument flow, decontamination, sterilization, inventory coordination, performance improvement, and collaboration with the operating room. Friendly nurses, skilled surgeons, and a diverse team of healthcare professionals will partner closely with the Manager of Sterile Processing to promote safe, efficient, and dependable procedural care.

The Sterile Processing Department Manager will enjoy an outstanding lifestyle in the Bay Area of California, where scenic coastlines, redwood forests, waterfront communities, hiking and cycling trails, and nearby wine country create endless options for recreation. Marin County offers highly regarded schools, welcoming neighborhoods, excellent parks, vibrant restaurants, farmers markets, arts events, and convenient access to San Francisco’s concerts, professional sports, museums, and international airport connections. With a mild climate, strong healthcare economy, diverse housing options, and an exceptional balance of nature and urban amenities, the region is an appealing destination for healthcare leaders, families, and outdoor enthusiasts.

The Central Sterile Processing Manager will receive a salary around $113,610-$144,670 and a full suite of health and retirement benefits designed to support long-term professional and personal wellbeing.