Sterile Processing Manager - Operational Leader for OR Services

Bayhealth; Dover (DE); On-site; USD 77,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Paid Time Off and Holidays

Matching 401(k)/403(b)

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Disability and Life Insurance options

On Site Child Care

Educational Reimbursement

Health Care and Dependent Care Flex Sp

Plus, an array of Voluntary Benefits

Job summary

Bayhealth Medical Center is seeking a Sterile Processing Manager to lead the SPD across shifts, ensuring safe and compliant processing of instruments and equipment. You will partner with OR leadership and Nursing to optimize readiness and service quality.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years in Sterile Processing leadership, knowledge of IFUs and regulatory standards, and proven ability to coach and develop staff while managing budgets and performance metrics.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree required or 8+ years Sterile Processing leadership experience.
• Experience supervising Sterile Processing staff.
• Strong knowledge of regulatory and quality standards in healthcare.

Responsibilities

• Provides operational leadership for Sterile Processing across all shifts.
• Oversees SPD Supervisors and mentors staff.
• Sets department goals and ensures quality and regulatory compliance.
• Ensures processing activities follow IFUs and hospital policies.
• Collaborates with OR leadership to ensure instrument availability.
• Monitors metrics and presents data to leadership.
• Leads continuous improvement and corrective action initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Staff supervision

Operations management

Quality improvement

Regulatory compliance

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor Degree in Business Administration

Tools

Instrument tracking software

Bar coding systems

AORN standards knowledge

OSHA guidelines knowledge

Job description

Bayhealth Medical Center is seeking a Sterile Processing Manager to lead the SPD across shifts, ensuring safe and compliant processing of instruments and equipment. You will partner with OR leadership and Nursing to optimize readiness and service quality.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years in Sterile Processing leadership, knowledge of IFUs and regulatory standards, and proven ability to coach and develop staff while managing budgets and performance metrics.