Sterile Processing Manager

Next Move Healthcare; Chesterfield (MO); On-site; USD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Next Move Healthcare seeks an experienced Sterile Processing Manager to lead daily operations in a hospital setting. You will oversee staffing, training, quality metrics, and compliance, partnering with hospital leadership and OR teams.

The role requires 3–5+ years in OR/sterile processing, CRCST certification, and strong leadership and communication skills. Bachelor’s is preferred; CER is a plus. This full-time position offers a competitive compensation package and advancement opportunities.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of Operating Room and/or Sterile Processing experience.
• CRCST certification required.
• CER certification is a plus.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Experience working directly with hospital leadership and/or C-suite stakeholders preferred.
• Strong leadership, communication, problem-solving, and client relationship skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced hospital environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily sterile processing operations and ensure consistent, high-quality service to the OR and hospital departments.
• Hire, train, coach, and manage sterile processing staff and frontline leaders.
• Maintain strong relationships with hospital administration, surgeons, OR leadership, and other key stakeholders.
• Manage staffing levels, productivity, KPIs, quality metrics, contract requirements, and overall operational performance.
• Ensure compliance with hospital policies, safety standards, credentialing requirements, and industry regulations.
• Identify operational challenges and implement process improvements to improve quality, efficiency, and service.
• Utilize data and technology to monitor performance, anticipate staffing/resource needs, and drive operational improvements.
• Support financial performance and accountability for the operation.

Skills

Leadership

Staffing

Training

Quality metrics

Regulatory compliance

Communication

Hospital partner relations

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Job Title: Sterile Processing Manager
Location: Chesterfield, MO
Salary: $95,000–$120,000 per year
Bonus: 15% annual target
Schedule: Full-Time

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Sterile Processing Manager to lead sterile processing operations within a hospital environment. This position is responsible for day-to-day operations, team performance, quality and compliance, and maintaining a strong partnership with hospital leadership, surgeons, and OR personnel.

The Manager will oversee staffing, training, performance, operational KPIs, and service delivery while ensuring the department consistently meets hospital and regulatory standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead daily sterile processing operations and ensure consistent, high-quality service to the OR and hospital departments.


• Hire, train, coach, and manage sterile processing staff and frontline leaders.


• Maintain strong relationships with hospital administration, surgeons, OR leadership, and other key stakeholders.


• Manage staffing levels, productivity, KPIs, quality metrics, contract requirements, and overall operational performance.


• Ensure compliance with hospital policies, safety standards, credentialing requirements, and industry regulations.


• Identify operational challenges and implement process improvements to improve quality, efficiency, and service.
  
• Utilize data and technology to monitor performance, anticipate staffing/resource needs, and drive operational improvements.


• Support financial performance and accountability for the operation.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of Operating Room and/or Sterile Processing experience.


• Previous leadership or supervisory experience strongly preferred.


• CRCST certification required.


• CER certification is a plus.


• Bachelor's degree preferred.


• Experience working directly with hospital leadership and/or C-suite stakeholders preferred.


• Strong leadership, communication, problem-solving, and client relationship skills.


• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced hospital environment.