Sterile Processing Manager: Lead 24/7 Instrumentation

BHS Baptist Healthcare System; Springlee (KY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health in Kentucky seeks an experienced Sterile Processing Manager to lead our SPD, directing decontamination, assembly, sterilization, tracking, and maintenance of surgical instrumentation.

This 24-hour operation requires a strong leader who can build a high-performing team, ensure regulatory compliance (AAMI/AORN), manage budgets, and partner with Surgical Services to support safe, high-quality patient care.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a healthcare field is required.
• Minimum of two years of sterile processing experience with knowledge of operations and sterilization.
• CRCST or CBSPD certification required on hire; CIS and CHL preferred.

Responsibilities

• Direct decontamination, assembly, sterilization, tracking, and maintenance of surgical instrumentation.
• Oversee SPD operations on a 24-hour basis and ensure adequate supplies for procedures.
• Manage departmental budgets and set performance expectations.
• Collaborate with Surgical Services, vendors, and interdisciplinary teams to ensure safe, efficient instrument readiness.

Skills

Leadership

Quality assurance

Regulatory compliance

Process optimization

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing or related healthcare field

Job description

Baptist Health in Kentucky seeks an experienced Sterile Processing Manager to lead our SPD, directing decontamination, assembly, sterilization, tracking, and maintenance of surgical instrumentation.

This 24-hour operation requires a strong leader who can build a high-performing team, ensure regulatory compliance (AAMI/AORN), manage budgets, and partner with Surgical Services to support safe, high-quality patient care.