Sterile Processing Manager — Lead 24/7 Ops & Quality

ChristianaCare; Newark (DE); On-site; USD 79,497 - 127,212; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Management Incentive Plan

Day One benefits (Medical, Dental, Vis

Tuition assistance

Care.com membership

Care@Work backup care

Wellness & fitness programs

Retirement: 403(b) & defined contrib.

Employee discounts

Job summary

ChristianaCare is seeking a Sterile Processing Manager to lead our 24/7 SPD, ensuring safety, compliance, and efficient instrumentation handling across the campus. This salaried leadership role offers eligibility for a year-long management incentive program.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in healthcare or business, SPD CRCST and CHL certifications, and at least five years of leadership and project management experience within sterile processing or related operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in healthcare, nursing or business management field.
• Professional certification in an SPD specialty required (CRCST) and CHL
• Five years of appropriate technical experience, leadership and project management experience.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted.

Responsibilities

• Provide operational and strategic leadership for all Sterile Processing Department functions across a 24-hour operation.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory, accreditation, and professional standards (AAMI, AORN, Joint Commission, OSHA, etc.).
• Lead and mentor supervisors, technicians, and support staff toward accountability and continuous improvement.
• Develop, implement, and monitor departmental goals, performance metrics, and quality initiatives.
• Collaborate with Surgical Services, Infection Prevention, Supply Chain and clinical partners to optimize workflows.
• Manage staffing, scheduling, budgeting, productivity and resource allocation.
• Drive process improvement to enhance quality, safety, and patient experience.
• Serve as subject matter expert for sterilization practices and regulatory readiness.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Regulatory compliance

Staff development

Process improvement

Operations management

Education

Bachelor's degree in healthcare/nursing/business management

CRCST certification

CHL certification

Job description

ChristianaCare is seeking a Sterile Processing Manager to lead our 24/7 SPD, ensuring safety, compliance, and efficient instrumentation handling across the campus. This salaried leadership role offers eligibility for a year-long management incentive program.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in healthcare or business, SPD CRCST and CHL certifications, and at least five years of leadership and project management experience within sterile processing or related operations.