Sterile Processing Manager

Health Marketing; Needham (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Health Marketing is seeking a Manager, Sterile Processing to lead sterile processing operations supporting pediatric surgical and procedural services. You will oversee decontamination, assembly, sterilization, and instrument distribution to ensure compliance with infection-prevention standards.

The role emphasizes staff supervision, workflow optimization, and collaboration with clinical leaders to drive safe, efficient patient care in a mission-driven environment.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership abilities and experience in managing sterile processing teams.
• Knowledge of sterile processing standards (AAMI, AORN) and infection prevention.
• Experience in workflow optimization and quality metrics.

Responsibilities

• Lead sterile processing operations for pediatric surgical and procedural services.
• Oversee decontamination, assembly, sterilization, and instrument distribution.
• Ensure compliance with infection-prevention standards (AAMI/AORN).
• Supervise staff, schedule, and develop the team; drive process improvements.
• Collaborate with clinical leaders to support safe, efficient patient care.

Skills

Leadership

Sterile processing standards

Workflow optimization

Staff supervision

Infection prevention

Job description

Role:

Manager, Sterile Processing

Responsibilities:

Lead sterile processing operations supporting pediatric surgical and procedural services, overseeing decontamination, assembly, sterilization, and instrument distribution to ensure compliance with infection-prevention standards such as AAMI and AORN.

Key Duties:

Supervise, schedule, and develop staff; optimize workflows and quality metrics; manage inventory and equipment; collaborate with clinical leaders; drive process improvements to support safe, efficient patient care in a mission-driven environment.

Qualifications & Skills:

Strong leadership abilities, knowledge of sterile processing standards, and experience in workflow optimization. Ability to manage teams, coordinate with clinical departments, and improve operational efficiency is essential.