Manager CS/SPD

Cleveland Clinic • Colesville, MD

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Manages the operations and personnel of the Sterile Processing department. Serves as a subject matter expert on sterilization and HLD processes.

Requirements

• HS diploma or GED required.
• Certified Registered Central Sterile Technician (CRCST), or Certification Sterile Processing and Distribution Licensure in Sterile Processing (CSPDT).
• Minimum five-year experience in central services/sterile processing and or related O.R. experience to include minimum one-year previous managerial experience in a processing service that supports a surgical service, general patient care service, and outpatient activity or equivalent required.
• Requires full range of body motion, including handling and lifting items that weigh 20-30 pounds.
• Requires the ability to push a fully loaded cart weighing up to 200+ pounds.
• Possible exposure to biological and chemical contamination.
• Requires standing and walking for extensive periods of time.
• Requires corrected vision and hearing to within normal range.
• Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Certification Quality Improvement Associate (CQIA) from American Society for Quality (ASQ) preferred completion in 2-years.

Responsibilities

• Works with director to develop annual departmental strategic and operational plans as part of the Enterprise Sterile Processing quality system.
• Prepares annual budgets, manages staffing model/requirements, productivity and cost-effective programs for all services in area of responsibility.
• Supervises the team who processes and distributes sterile equipment/supplies to clinical areas.
• Conducts regular rounding in the Operating Room and actively engages with surgeons, service line managers, and OR leadership to ensure visibility, transparent communication, and the timely identification and resolution of challenges and issues.
• Attends and participates in OR Huddles, OR Efficiency Meetings, Infection Control Meetings, Quality Improvement Meetings, and Accreditation C.A.R.T. Meetings.
• Conducts monthly Sterile Processing Staff meetings as part of the Enterprise Sterile Processing quality system.
• Participates in Management Review as part of the Enterprise Sterile Processing quality system.
• Implements and complies with Enterprise Sterile Processing education and training requirements supporting all department job descriptions/roles.
• Leverage, utilize, and assure compliance with instrument tracking and traceability solution with Sterile Processing Department staff and point of use Caregivers.
• Implements and complies with all Enterprise Sterile Processing quality processes, safety programs, customer service programs, and sterilization monitoring programs for the department as part of the Enterprise Sterile Processing quality system.
• Assures compliance with regulatory requirements, accrediting agencies, AAMI Standards and professional guidelines, including conducting regular Joint Commission tracers.
• Regularly meets and collaborates with other operational leaders to drive alignment, share best practices, and address cross-functional challenges.
• Provides consistent performance updates and reports key operational issues to local leadership, ensuring transparency, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Cleveland Clinic is pleased to be an equal employment opportunity employer.
• We know that fully supporting our caregivers is what creates the best outcomes for our patients.
• Our outstanding, comprehensive offerings are an investment in your health, well-being and future.
• For you, that means more opportunities to learn, grow and serve patients — while finding caring, thriving communities both at work and at home.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED