Sterile Processing Manager
About The Position
Instrumentum is an innovative provider of off-site surgical instrument sterilization, transportation, storage, and loaner tray logistics, serving health systems and ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs). With the recent acquisitions of early market movers in this space, we are growing a national footprint with a mission to disrupt a traditionally fragmented and under digitized sterile processing industry. We are scaling rapidly to address the rising demand for elective surgeries and streamlined sterile processing services. Sterilization Processing Departments (SPDs) are one of the most important and yet most overlooked areas of a hospital or surgery center. This is a critical and growing problem as staffing shortages, poorly maintained facilities, and failure to adhere to the standards required to ensure patient and staff safety are increasing costs and potentially putting lives at risk. Even though sterilization is central to providing surgeries, it is often an afterthought for most facilities. The people who work in the SPD know it, and the deteriorating morale of the SPD workforce is adding to the decrease in sterilization competency. Sterilization is ALL we do. Our people are the core of our company, and we treat them accordingly – like the rockstars they are. We’ve invested heavily in our facilities, equipment, and processes, and we do it right. Every time. We hire the best, and we don’t have to look far. The best SPD technicians and coordinators love what they do, and they want to work in a place where they are valued. That place is Instrumentum. At Instrumentum, the Director of Sterile Processing is a steady and confident leader who sees the full picture and stays grounded when the pace picks up. This role requires someone who is detail-oriented, who doesn’t just react to problems but anticipates them — someone who brings structure to complexity and calm to pressure. This role isn’t about managing a shift – it’s about orchestrating an entire sterile processing operation across multiple shifts, teams, and challenges. You’ll lead our SPD Coordinators and take full ownership of the department’s performance: the people, the processes, the quality, and the outcomes. You’ll be the anchor – clear-eyed, solution-oriented, and always five steps ahead. We’re looking for someone who thrives in complexity, finds clarity in structure, and leads with both accountability and care. You see the whole board. You bring people together to meet a higher standard – because you know this work is too important to get wrong. If you’re ready to step into the highest level of SPD leadership at the facility level – and create something exceptional – this might be your next move.
Requirements
- Certification in sterile processing (CRCST or equivalent required)
- At least 5 years of sterile processing experience, including 3+ years in a management role
- Strong knowledge of industry regulations, infection control practices, and audit readiness
- Proven ability to lead large teams across multiple shifts and drive measurable results
- Excellent communication, team-building, and decision-making skills
Nice To Haves
- Experience in high-volume, high-acuity surgical environments preferred
Responsibilities
- Lead the entire Sterile Processing Department, including all Coordinators and Technicians across multiple shifts
- Establish and uphold department-wide goals, quality standards, and performance benchmarks
- Build a culture of excellence, safety, and professionalism across the team
- Ensure full compliance with AAMI, CDC, CMS, and other regulatory and accreditation standards
- Oversee department audits, policies, inspections, and action plans
- Standardize workflows and drive operational consistency across shifts
- Train and coach SPD Coordinators; serve as their primary point of escalation and development
- Monitor team performance and partner with HR on evaluations, corrective actions, and recognition
- Provide ongoing education and leadership development support
- Implement quality control systems and track metrics related to accuracy, throughput, and turnaround times
- Lead root-cause investigations and corrective measures in response to quality issues or process deviations
- Collaborate with cross-functional partners to drive continuous improvement
- Act as the SPD liaison to Logistics and Transportation teams, Facility Leadership, and external partners
- Ensure the timely and accurate availability of sterilized instrumentation for all customer surgical schedules
- Represent the SPD in leadership meetings and company initiatives
Benefits
- Generous benefits and growth opportunity with a well-positioned, fast-growing company.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
