Sterile Processing Manager

L.E. Cox Medical Centers; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

40-hour week

Day shift

Job summary

CoxHealth's Meyer Orthopedic Surgical Center in Springfield, MO, seeks an SPD Manager to oversee the Sterile Processing Department, ensuring efficient, high‑quality, and cost‑effective services across the hospital. Candidates should have at least 3 years SPD experience, 1 year of leadership, and hold CRCST or CBSPD with CHL; a high school diploma is required and an associate degree preferred.

You will lead staff, ensure regulatory compliance, and coordinate with departments to support patient

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required; Associate's degree preferred.
• 3+ years SPD experience and 1+ year of leadership.
• CRCST or CBSPD certification with CHL must be obtained within 2 years of hire.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations of the Sterile Processing Department.
• Ensure high-quality, cost-effective sterile processing services.
• Coordinate with staff, other departments, and leadership to support hospital mission.

Skills

Sterile Processing

Leadership

Regulatory knowledge

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Education

High School Diploma

Associate's Degree

CRCST/CBSPD with CHL

Job description

Facility:Meyer Orthopedic Surgical Center: 3535 S National Ave, Springfield, Missouri, United States of America, 65807Department:1330 Sterile Processing MeyerScheduled Weekly Hours:40Hours:Work Shift:Day Shift (United States of America)CoxHealth is a leading healthcare system serving 25 counties across southwest Missouri and northern Arkansas. The organization includes six hospitals, 5 ERs, and over 80 clinics. CoxHealth has earned the following honors for workplace excellence:Named one of Modern Healthcare’s Best Places to work five times.Named one of America’s Greatest Workplaces, Greatest Workplaces in Healthcare (2025, 2026), Greatest Workplaces for Women (2023, 2024), and Greatest Workplaces for Diversity (2024) by Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group.Acknowledged by Forbes as one of the Best Employers for New Grads.Healthcare Innovation's Top Companies to Work for in Healthcare (2025).BenefitsMedical, Vision, Dental, Retirement with Employer Match and more (20+ hrs/week)For a comprehensive list of benefits, please click here: Benefits | CoxHealthJob Description:The SPD Manager oversees the day-to-day operations of the Sterile Processing Department, ensuring efficient, high-quality, and cost effective services for all areas requiring sterile processing support.Education:Required: High School DiplomaPreferred: Associate's DegreeExperience:• Required: 3 years of SPD experience• Required: 1 year of leadership experienceSkills:• Proven experience in Sterile Processing operations• Strong leadership and problem solving skills• Knowledgeable in regulatory aspects impacting SPD to ensure compliance with regulatory agencies and standards.• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills with the ability to coordinate with staff, outside departments, and leadership teams while maintaining the hospital’s mission, vision, and values.Licensure/Certification/Registration:• Required: CRCST or CBSPD with CHL must be obtained within 2 years of hire