Sterile Processing Manager

Johns Hopkins Medicine; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 53,000 - 93,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth

Tuition assistance

Free onsite parking

Diverse environment

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Johns Hopkins Medicine’s Bayview Medical Center seeks a seasoned leader to oversee sterile processing, cleaning, sterilization of instruments, and storage for patient care equipment. This role includes managing inventory, coordinating PM contracts, providing education and training for SP staff, and coordinating instrument transport across JHM entities while ensuring regulatory standards.

With at least 5 years in sterile processing and supervisory experience, you will develop a development

Qualifications

• Requires minimum of 5 years professional experience in sterile processing with Associates degree.
• Minimum of 9 years of professional experience in sterile processing without college degree.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• A minimum of 3 years’ supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage all processes for cleaning, assembly and sterilization of surgical instrumentation and related equipment.
• Maintain inventory of instruments and equipment and oversee use and handling.
• Review PM contracts and maintain PM schedules for SP equipment to meet organizational needs.
• Provide case picking education and training for SP staff; coordinate instrument transport across JHM entities.
• Lead recruitment, provide staff development pathways, and collaborate on training programs with regulatory teams.
• Develop measurement tools to monitor quality and productivity; ensure compliance with regulatory standards.

Skills

Staff supervision

Quality assurance

Regulatory compliance

Process improvement

Education

Associate degree

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Make it happen at Hopkins.

Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center is 420 bed teaching hospital, trauma center, neonatal intensive care unit, geriatrics center, and is home to theJohns Hopkins Burn Center, the only adult burn trauma in Maryland. Careers at Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center offer the opportunity to experience the pride of being part of Johns Hopkins while working with a team of caring professionals.

What Awaits You:

Career growth and development

Tuition assistance

Free onsite parking

Diverse and collaborative working environment

Affordable and comprehensive benefits package

SUMMARY

Responsible for managing all processes associated with cleaning, assembly and sterilization of surgical instrumentation, as well as some storage and transport of specific instrumentation, surgical sets and patient care equipment. Assumes responsibilities for maintaining adequate inventory of instruments and equipment, and knowledge and skill in the use of instruments and equipment. Reviews preventive maintenance (PM) contracts and maintains PM schedules for Sterile Processing (SP) equipment to ensure it meets the needs of the organization. Provides case picking education and training for all SP staff. Arranges for the transportation of borrowed instruments and equipment across multiple JHM entities, including JHM clinics, and ensures collaborative communication for all parties involved in the process. Supervises staff members and plans, organizes, implements, and evaluates certification and other educational programs. Aids in the recruitment and retention of qualified CSP staff at all locations. Will lead in creating and maintaining a development pathway for SP students. In collaboration with JHHS oversight entities (e.g. HEIC, Regulatory) and department educator, develops new training programs to meet organizational as well as departmental needs as determined by needs assessment, regulatory requirements, and other pertinent measures. Develops measurement tools to monitor and report quality and productivity within department, on a regular basis. Follows all regulations of AAMI, AORN, and other regulatory agencies. Maintains compliance with The Joint Commission Standards and other regulatory agencies as appropriate. Participates in regulatory and accreditation surveys.

Education & Experience:

• Requires a minimum of (5) years professional experience in sterile processing with Associates degree.
• Minimum of 9 years of professional experience in sterile processing without college degree.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• A minimum of 3 years’ supervisory experience.

Required Licensure, Certification, On-going Training:

• Must have two current certifications:
• Certified Registered Central Service Technician, CRCST or Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution, (CBSPD) AND Certified Healthcare Leader (CHL) or Certified Sterile Processing Management (CSPM)
• Within 12 months of hire:
• CER (Certified Endoscopic Reprocessor) or CFER (Certified Flexible Endoscope Reprocessor)

Salary Range: Minimum 38.44/hour - Maximum 67.27/hour. Compensation will be commensurate with equity and experience for roles of similar scope and responsibility. In cases where the range is displayed as a $0 amount, salary discussions will occur during candidate screening calls, before any subsequent compensation discussion is held between the candidate and any hiring authority.

We are committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment, where we embrace and celebrate our differences, where all employees feel valued, contribute to our mission of serving the community, and engage in equitable healthcare delivery and workforce practices.

Johns Hopkins Health System and its affiliates are drug-free workplace employers.