Sterile Processing Manager: Lead Ops & Standards

Ascension; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Retirement plan (401(k) with match)

Paid time off and holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance program

Parental leave

Job summary

Ascension is seeking a Sterile Processing Supervisor at Ascension Seton Medical Center Austin in Austin, TX. You will lead the SPD team, oversee instrument distribution, and ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards.

This role requires 3+ years of supervisory experience in Sterile Processing, strong leadership, and credentialing requirements; travel to additional facilities may be required. Competitive benefits and career growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level education not required if experience satisfies role requirements.
• Associate's/Technical degree with experience preferred.
• Certification in Sterile Processing or Surgical Technology may be required per policy.

Responsibilities

• Establishes departmental goals aligned with organizational strategy while managing budgets, contracts, and vendor relations; tracks instrument distribution and loss to drive cost containment, supply reduction, and standardization.
• Develops and enforces SPD safety, security, and sterilization standards in compliance with industry regulations, using regular audit metrics and quality assurance programs to continuously improve processes across the health system.
• Manages full-cycle staff relations, including recruitment, scheduling, payroll, performance management, conflict resolution, and student engagement to optimize operations and maintain high staff satisfaction.
• Monitors sterilization activities and process compliance across all health system facilities, traveling as needed to ensure consistent standards and operational excellence.

Skills

Staff supervision

Budget management

Vendor relations

Quality assurance

Regulatory compliance

Safety standards

Education

Associate's degree/Technical degree

High School diploma equivalency

7 years of applicable experience

Job description

Ascension is seeking a Sterile Processing Supervisor at Ascension Seton Medical Center Austin in Austin, TX. You will lead the SPD team, oversee instrument distribution, and ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards.

This role requires 3+ years of supervisory experience in Sterile Processing, strong leadership, and credentialing requirements; travel to additional facilities may be required. Competitive benefits and career growth opportunities.