Sterile Processing Manager

L.E. Cox Medical Centers; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Retirement with Employer Match

Job summary

CoxHealth is seeking a Sterile Processing Manager for Meyer Orthopedic Surgical Center in Springfield, MO. You will supervise the Sterile Processing Department, ensuring safe and efficient sterilization for multiple hospital areas and services.

The role requires 3+ years in SPD and 1 year in leadership, with CRCST/CBSPD CHL certification within 2 years. Strong regulatory knowledge and cross-department collaboration are essential.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of SPD experience.
• 1 year of leadership experience.
• CRCST or CBSPD certification within 2 years of hire.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day SPD operations to ensure efficiency and quality.
• Lead staff, manage scheduling, and drive continuous improvement.
• Coordinate with hospital departments to meet sterilization and safety standards.
• Maintain regulatory compliance and documentation across SPD activities.

Skills

Sterile Processing operations

Leadership

Regulatory compliance

Interpersonal skills

Education

High School Diploma

Associate's Degree

Job description

Facility: Meyer Orthopedic Surgical Center: 3535 S National Ave, Springfield, Missouri, United States of America, 65807

Department: 1330 Sterile Processing Meyer Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Hours: Work Shift: Day Shift (United States of America)

CoxHealth Overview

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).

Benefits

• Medical, Vision, Dental, Retirement with Employer Match and more (20+ hrs/week)

Job 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 Diploma
• Preferred: Associate's Degree

Experience

• Required: 3 years of SPD experience
• Required: 1 year of leadership experience

Skills

• 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

At CoxHealth, we don’t just provide medical services; we've created an atmosphere where innovation, collaboration, values, and excellence come together to transform lives. Whether you desire to work in a clinical or non-clinical capacity, CoxHealth has the perfect position for you!

CoxHealth is the region’s employer of choice because we keep our mission, vision, and values in mind with every decision for our employees and our patients.

Mission

To improve the health of the communities we serve.

Vision

To be the best for those who need us.

Values

Safety, compassion, respect, and integrity.

CoxHealth is the area leader in health care and community involvement, with six hospitals, more than 80 clinics, five ERs and more than 14,000 employees throughout southwest Missouri. We offer a wide range of treatments and services to help with whatever health needs you might have. Whether you're about to become a parent, have an illness or need medical information, we’re here for you. And if your goal is to live a healthy, balanced life with the best tools available, we can help with that, too.

We know that your health and the health of your loved ones are some of the most personal, important parts of your life. That’s why we keep our Mission, Vision and Values at the center of everything we do, every day. Thank you for choosing CoxHealth.