Sterile Processing Manager

University Health; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospital’s Sterile Processing Department seeks an experienced administrator to oversee operations, budgeting, and compliance. The role focuses on sterilization, decontamination, assembly, and distribution of patient care equipment and surgical instruments.

You will lead inventory control, coordinate with other departments, and ensure readiness for Joint Commission surveys while delivering top-tier service to internal and external customers.

Qualifications

• Five years of experience in an acute sterile processing department.
• Minimum of three years of experience in preparing for Joint Commission, local, state and/or federal surveys/audits.
• Three years of progressive management experience is preferred.
• Current Sterile Processing Technician certification required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee general administration and fiscal oversight of the Sterile Processing Department.
• Manage processes for decontamination, sterilization, assembly, and distribution.
• Maintain surgical instrument inventory and supplies.
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure instrument availability and safety.
• Ensure compliance with Joint Commission and other surveys.

Skills

Management experience

Customer service

Budgeting

Education

Sterile Processing Technician certification

Tools

MS Office

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

Responsible for the general administration and fiscal oversight of the University HealthSterile Processing Department. Manages services and departments in providing patient care equipment and surgical instrumentation reprocessing functions including: collection, decontamination, assembly, sterilization, high-level disinfection and distribution. Manages the surgical instrument inventory and supplies supporting departmental activities. Serves as subject matter expert and resource for product reprocessing needs. Develops and ensures compliance with departmental budget. Manages fixed departmental equipment and plant property. Works collaboratively with other departments and units to ensure efficient, safe and effective instrument and equipment availability. Models excellence in customer service ensuring the highest standards for both internal and external constituent satisfaction.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

Bachelor’s Degree is preferred. Education and work experience will be considered in lieu of a degree. Five years of experience in an acute sterile processing department is required. Minimum of three years of experience in preparing for Joint Commission, local, state and/or federal surveys/audits. Three years of progressive management experience is preferred. Current Sterile Processing Technician certification required. Proficiency with standard business software is required.