Sterile Processing Manager — Lead SPD Ops | 401(k) & PTO

Universal Health Services; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

401(K) Plan with match

Career Development

Medical/Dental/Vision Plans

Stock Plan Discount

Job summary

Sierra Medical Center, part of Universal Health Services, is seeking an experienced SPD Manager to oversee the Sterile Processing Department across Surgical Services and nursing units. The role ensures compliant sterilization, liaison with departments, and budget management to optimize productivity and cost-effectiveness.

The candidate will supervise SPD staff, coordinate internal reviews, and drive regulatory adherence while supporting organizational services and off-site clinics.

Qualifications

• Associate Degree in Healthcare obtained within two years of employment.
• Bachelor's degree in science or healthcare preferred.
• Five years minimum in Sterile Processing with increasing responsibility. Prior management experience preferred.
• Maintains currency with four SPD certifications (CRCST, CHL, CIS, CER) or (CSPDT, CSPM, CSIS, CFER) within three years of employment.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with Infection Prevention staff, as well as hospital and clinic leadership to monitor, develop and implement quality assurance and performance improvement activities (audits) related to continuous readiness, quality, service and workflow.
• Maintains staff scheduling (timekeeping) to ensure operational support requirements are met for the OR and supported clinical areas
• Conducts performance appraisals with staff, providing professional improvement plans as deemed necessary
• Participates in the budgeting process as subject matter expert to support acquisition of capital equipment and operating expenses. Maintains operating expenses in line with budgeting guidelines and takes corrective action when necessary

Skills

Sterile Processing

Leadership/Management

Budgeting

Quality Improvement

Regulatory Compliance

Education

Associate Degree in Healthcare

Bachelor's degree in science or healthcare

Job description

Sierra Medical Center, part of Universal Health Services, is seeking an experienced SPD Manager to oversee the Sterile Processing Department across Surgical Services and nursing units. The role ensures compliant sterilization, liaison with departments, and budget management to optimize productivity and cost-effectiveness.

The candidate will supervise SPD staff, coordinate internal reviews, and drive regulatory adherence while supporting organizational services and off-site clinics.