Manager Sterile Processing Department
Core
Manages financial, material, and human resources for Sterile Processing services to ensure patient care needs are met with cost-effective staffing and equipment.
Role type
Manager, Sterile Processing Department
Builds
Sterile Processing Department operations, including staffing, budget management, and equipment lifecycle.
Domain
Healthcare / Hospital Operations / Sterile Processing
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Financial management, Staffing matrix development, Quality Improvement (QI) leadership, Budget monitoring, Policy and procedure development, Regulatory compliance, Lean methodologies, Equipment procurement planning, Performance evaluation, Cross-functional collaboration
Preferred skills
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Nursing, Business, or related field
Technologies
OR Management Systems, Management Information Systems
Responsibilities
Manage financial systems and personnel for the Sterile Processing Department; Oversee staff education and competency programs; Lead QI/PI teams for policy harmonization and cost reduction; Monitor capital equipment purchase plans and replacement strategies; Develop departmental budgets and lead cost-saving initiatives; Ensure regulatory compliance and accreditation readiness; Utilize lean methodologies to optimize workflow and reduce waste.
Seniority
Manager, operational leadership