Sterile Processing Manager: Lead Quality & Operations

Beebe Healthcare; Lewes (DE); On-site; USD 69,000 - 107,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on and Referral Bonuses

Tuition Assistance up to $5,000

Paid Time Off

Long Term Sick accrual

Employer Contribution Plan

Free Short and Long-Term Disability

Zero copay for drugs on prescription

529 Savings Plan

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Pet Insurance

Job summary

Beebe Healthcare in Lewes, DE seeks an SPD Manager to lead the Sterile Processing Department, ensuring optimal decontamination, assembly, sterilization, storage, and distribution in line with safety standards...

The role partners with Surgical Services, Infection Prevention, and clinical leadership to support safe, efficient surgical operations. It requires strong leadership, budgeting, and staff development capabilities to drive continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of SPD experience.
• Minimum of 2 years of management experience in sterile processing required.
• Previous experience as OR Tech preferred.
• Thorough knowledge of items and equipment used in department.
• Knowledge of principles of sterilization and decontamination.
• Must be able to set priorities.
• Demonstrates ability to read, write and follow written and oral directions.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational leadership for the Sterile Processing Department.
• Function as a resource person for staff through role modeling and visible leadership.
• Maintain strong availability to staff and respond immediately to urgent situations.
• Facilitate communication among team members and across department lines.
• Develop and maintain department policies and procedures in accordance with regulatory standards.
• Ensure efficient workflow for decontamination, assembly, sterilization, case cart preparation, and distribution.
• Review, assess, and respond appropriately to all required documentation needs for the department.
• Communicate policies, procedures, and practice standards to staff.
• Monitor sterilization processes and quality assurance indicators.
• Monitor unit-based QA/Improvement activities and report findings.
• Investigate and resolve sterilization or instrument-related concerns.
• Partner with Infection Prevention to ensure adherence to infection control standards.
• Participate in development of unit goals and objectives.
• Identify educational development needs based on QA/Improvement results.
• Participate in and support educational programs as appropriate.
• Recruit, hire, train, and evaluate SPD team members.
• Promote a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
• Manage staffing schedules to ensure appropriate coverage.
• Provide ongoing education and competency validation.
• Serve as liaison between SPD, Surgical Services, procedural areas, and vendors.
• Participate in interdisciplinary meetings to improve efficiency and case flow.
• Develop and manage department budget.
• Monitor supply usage and capital equipment needs.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities while maintaining quality and safety standards.

Skills

SPD experience

Management experience

OR Tech experience

Sterilization knowledge

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Beebe Healthcare in Lewes, DE seeks an SPD Manager to lead the Sterile Processing Department, ensuring optimal decontamination, assembly, sterilization, storage, and distribution in line with safety standards...

The role partners with Surgical Services, Infection Prevention, and clinical leadership to support safe, efficient surgical operations. It requires strong leadership, budgeting, and staff development capabilities to drive continuous improvement.